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Medical clinic planned at Four Corners by Valley Medical Center
Medical clinic planned at Four Corners by Valley...
By Kris Hill • February 6, 2014 3:53 pm

Since demand for doctors has outpaced the services offered in Maple Valley in recent years, Valley Medical Center officials have decided to build a new clinic at Four Corners.

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Panera planned for Four Corners in Maple Valley
Panera planned for Four Corners in Maple Valley
By Kris Hill • January 23, 2014 3:37 pm

Maple Valley residents will be able to welcome a new business to Four Corners in about a year as Panera Bread Co. plans to open a new location there.

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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.
Finding Mr. Tahoma | Slideshow
By Kris Hill • January 21, 2014 8:06 pm

Tahoma junior Mickey Bergsma strikes a pose during the runway walk portion of the Mr. Tahoma pageant Jan. 17.

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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.
Kentlake grad Courtney Thompson providing that spark on...
By Kris Hill • January 16, 2014 5:25 pm

Courtney Thompson has that intangible it factor which allows her to make those around her better, a quality that Seattle documentary producers Jack and Leslie Hamann believe comes through in the hour-long film they made about the Kentlake graduate’s life in 2013.

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Time to bid a fond farewell | Kris Hill
Time to bid a fond farewell | Kris...
By Kris Hill • January 16, 2014 5:21 pm

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
South Puget Sound League North basketball roundup
By Kris Hill • January 16, 2014 1:28 pm

While Kentridge remains undefeated and alone at the top of the South Puget Sound League North’s boys basketball standings, the three teams tied for second heading into play Tuesday night battled it out.

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Engineering a long-time interest for new Covington public works director
Engineering a long-time interest for new Covington public...
By Kris Hill • January 15, 2014 4:24 pm

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
Kent Superintendent explains pair of levies
By Kris Hill • January 15, 2014 4:13 pm

Superintendent Edward Lee Vargas explained the reasoning behind the levies Jan. 9 during a Covington Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Kentlake High. The levies seek about $307 million in taxpayer dollars,

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Kentwood coach Lisa Ashley talks to two of her seniors Jenny Johnson
Kentwood’s girls basketball seniors are healthy and hungry...
By Kris Hill • January 8, 2014 1:00 pm

The girls did not rush out of the gym. Instead, they lingered, chatting, joking around and having fun together. This is what the seniors — there are six — on the team think separate the Conquerors squad from the rest of the South Puget Sound League North. It’s a level of chemistry which is a result of a half dozen girls who began playing together years ago.

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Hawk property plan heads to Covington City Council
Hawk property plan heads to Covington City Council
By Kris Hill • January 8, 2014 2:08 pm

Residents have one more opportunity to offer their input on the proposed Hawk property subarea plan at the Covington City Council meeting Jan. 28.

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Former Kent School District music teacher Darren Motamedy performed Saturday night at The Spot in Maple Valley.
Darren Motamedy at The Spot | Slideshow
By Kris Hill • January 6, 2014 5:29 pm

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
Valley Girls and Guys blankets offer comfort
By Kris Hill • January 2, 2014 2:44 pm

Tina McDonough pointed to her head then her heart as she described the impact of delivering dozens of blankets to cancer patients around the world since February.

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Kentwood’s Preston White
Hoops action heats up during winter break
By Kris Hill • December 31, 2013 7:06 pm

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

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Setting goals as we begin 2014 | Kris Hill
Setting goals as we begin 2014 | Kris...
By Kris Hill • December 31, 2013 6:47 pm

As you saw in the Dec. 27 issue review of our top stories of the year, there were highs, lows and controversies. In 2013 there were state championships, deaths, election triumphs and defeats, but as always there was change.

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Kent School District levies up for renewal
Kent School District levies up for renewal
By Kris Hill • December 31, 2013 6:43 pm

Concerned that the initial dollar amount for a pair of levies proposed for the Feb. 11 ballot, members of the Kent School District Board of Directors approved putting the measures to voters with a request for a higher rate.

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Isabella Cabaccang
Winter Splash Warm Up | Slideshow
By Kris Hill • December 31, 2013 6:37 pm

Isabella Cabaccang, 5, splashes along the surface of the water on a toy mat Monday during a public swim at Covington Aquatic Center. Staff decided to add public swims over winter break such as this one.

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Kentwood wrestlers bring home medals
Kentwood wrestlers bring home medals
By Kris Hill • December 27, 2013 2:04 pm

A trio of Kentwood wrestlers brought home medals from the Rogers Girls Holiday Wrestling Tournament Dec. 21 and helped the Conquerors take fifth place as a team.

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Christmas celebration brings joy to foster families
Christmas celebration brings joy to foster families
By Kris Hill • December 27, 2013 12:47 pm

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
Buy a coupon book to support the Soup...
By Kris Hill • December 23, 2013 4:03 pm

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

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Kentwood's Lizzy Roller
Kicks for the Cure | Slideshow
By Kris Hill • December 20, 2013 2:50 pm

Kentwood’s Lizzy Roller, a member of the Conquerors’ girls soccer team, helped present the 5th Annual Kicks for the Cure fundraiser check Dec. 18 at MultiCare in Covington. The Kicks for the Cure game against Kentridge in October, along with other events, helped raise more than $3,500 for diagnostic services at the Covington MultiCare location.

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Kentwood's Dalton Meyers works to score points against Tahoma's Justin Weiding in the 145 pound match during a dual meet between the Conquerors and the Bears Dec. 18. Meyers won 8-0.
Tahoma and Kentwood wrestling | Slideshow
By Kris Hill • December 20, 2013 2:47 pm

Kentwood’s Dalton Meyers works to score points against Tahoma’s Justin Weiding in the 145 pound match during a dual meet between the Conquerors and the Bears Dec. 18. Meyers won 8-0.

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Kentlake's Josh Beckler pins his opponent from Auburn in the 160 pound weight class to end a dual meet between the teams Dec. 18.
Kentlake wrestling | Slideshow
By Kris Hill • December 20, 2013 2:45 pm

Kentlake’s Josh Beckler pins his opponent from Auburn in the 160 pound weight class to end a dual meet between the teams Dec. 18.

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State placers return for Tahoma, Kentwood and Kentlake | Wrestling
State placers return for Tahoma, Kentwood and Kentlake...
By Kris Hill • December 20, 2013 2:25 pm

Tahoma, the reigning league dual meet champion for more for the better part of the past decade, appears to be in a rebuilding year. Kentwood’s Meyers brothers, Dalton and Walker, will look to continue the family tradition of bringing home medals from state. Kentlake juniors Nick Smith and Josh Beckler should set the standard for Falcons this season.

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