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Medical clinic planned at Four Corners by Valley Medical Center

Since demand for doctors has outpaced the services offered in Maple Valley in recent years, Valley Medical Center…

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Panera planned for Four Corners in Maple Valley

Maple Valley residents will be able to welcome a new business to Four Corners in about a year…

Tahoma junior Mickey Bergsma strikes a pose during the runway walk portion of the Mr. Tahoma pageant Jan. 17. The competition featured 15 juniors and seniors competing for the title. The event was Madison Johson and Kelsey Anderson’s senior project. It was a fundraiser for Maple Valley-based nonprofit Wings of Karen.

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Finding Mr. Tahoma | Slideshow

Tahoma junior Mickey Bergsma strikes a pose during the runway walk portion of the Mr. Tahoma pageant Jan.…

Kentlake graduate Courtney Thompson lifts weights in February 2013 while she played for a professional volleyball team in Portland. Thompson is the focus of a documentary released in December. It was produced by Jack and Leslie Hamann of Seattle as part of the NCAA Division I volleyball Final Four last month.

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Kentlake grad Courtney Thompson providing that spark on the volleyball court

Courtney Thompson has that intangible it factor which allows her to make those around her better, a quality…

Opinion

Time to bid a fond farewell | Kris Hill

Years ago I thought my dream job was covering the WNBA for a daily newspaper or Sports Illustrated.

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South Puget Sound League North basketball roundup

While Kentridge remains undefeated and alone at the top of the South Puget Sound League North’s boys basketball…

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Engineering a long-time interest for new Covington public works director

Don Vondran was a senior at Thomas Jefferson High when a math teacher suggested he pursue engineering.

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Kent Superintendent explains pair of levies

Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas explained the reasoning behind the levies Jan. 9 during a Covington Chamber of Commerce…

Kentwood coach Lisa Ashley talks to two of her seniors Jenny Johnson

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Kentwood’s girls basketball seniors are healthy and hungry for a return to the Tacoma Dome

The girls did not rush out of the gym. Instead, they lingered, chatting, joking around and having fun…

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Hawk property plan heads to Covington City Council

Residents have one more opportunity to offer their input on the proposed Hawk property subarea plan at the…

Former Kent School District music teacher Darren Motamedy performed Saturday night at The Spot in Maple Valley.

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Darren Motamedy at The Spot | Slideshow

Former Kent School District music teacher Darren Motamedy performed Saturday night at The Spot in Maple Valley.

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Valley Girls and Guys blankets offer comfort

Tina McDonough pointed to her head then her heart as she described the impact of delivering dozens of…

Kentwood’s Preston White

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Hoops action heats up during winter break

Winter break means holiday hoops tournaments and non-league contests for prep girls and boys basketball teams from Kentwood,…

Opinion

Setting goals as we begin 2014 | Kris Hill

As you saw in the Dec. 27 issue review of our top stories of the year, there were…

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Kent School District levies up for renewal

Concerned that the initial dollar amount for a pair of levies proposed for the Feb. 11 ballot, members…

Isabella Cabaccang

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Winter Splash Warm Up | Slideshow

Isabella Cabaccang, 5, splashes along the surface of the water on a toy mat Monday during a public…

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Kentwood wrestlers bring home medals

A trio of Kentwood wrestlers brought home medals from the Rogers Girls Holiday Wrestling Tournament Dec. 21 and…

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Christmas celebration brings joy to foster families

It looked like any other Christmas party as families celebrated together at the Greater Maple Valley Community Center.

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Buy a coupon book to support the Soup Ladies

Covington Taco Time to sell coupon books in January with all proceeds going to the nonprofit

Kentwood's Lizzy Roller

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Kicks for the Cure | Slideshow

Kentwood's Lizzy Roller, a member of the Conquerors' girls soccer team, helped present the 5th Annual Kicks for…