News
Future ball fields a hot topic in region
Ball fields are a major topic of discussion lately in Covington and Maple Valley. At its Aug. 31…
News
Kentlake’s Link Crew helps freshman adjust to life in high school
Providing a link to incoming freshmen at Kentlake High may be more important this year than ever before.…
Life
Artist Cheryl Renee Long finds her calling in watercolors
Little more than a month ago Cheryl Renee Long, a Kent based artist, was driving through Maple Valley…
News
Maple Valley police connect to the community with bike patrols
Maple Valley Police officers are spending less time in their cars and more time on their bicycles lately.
Business
Finding hidden treasure at a new business
Karen Moore and Tina Maletich might have set a record for taking a business concept to reality. The…
News
School districts preparing for state test changes
Though the new state assessment tests are set for the spring, local educators will need to start thinking…
Sports
CROSS COUNTRY: Best of both worlds for Tahoma runners who bring youthful exuberance and experience to the trail
Coming off a 2008 season that saw both the Tahoma High boys and girls cross country teams claim…
Sports
VOLLEYBALL: Senior laden Tahoma squad looks to make postseason
Coming to coach Tahoma’s volleyball team after seven years at Renton High made sense for Sally Eager. Her…
Sports
SLIDE SHOW: Tahoma girls swim team starts practice
In his third year coaching girls swimming at Tahoma High, Dave Wright feels like it is finally his…
News
STRIKE SLIDE SHOW: First day of picketing reflects teachers’ frustrations with school district
Instead of preparing for the first day of school on Monday, Kent School District teachers were picketing Thursday…
Sports
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Are you ready for some football?
It’s time for two-a-days as Tahoma, Kentwood and Kentlake prepare for the start of football season in the…
Life
Helping kids find their way at Kentwood High by the first day
Aera Shin's single most important piece of advice for the incoming freshman at Kentwood High was simple. "Don't…
News
Clean Up Day in Covington to target graffiti
In its ongoing effort to battle graffiti and tagging city officials will host Keep Covington Clean Day Sept.…
Business
Workshops planned for Covington business owners
Covington business owners are invited to participate in a pair of workshops next month organized by the city,…
News
Covington man pleads not guilty to voyeurism
Donald Hayes of Covington pleaded not guilty to felony voyeurism charges Aug. 12 at his arraignment in King…
News
Creating homes in Maple Valley and Covington everyone can afford
Finding a place you can afford to live means different things to different people. In the past two…
Opinion
Babbling about the baby on the blog
Blogging about the pregnancy has saved my sanity, at least to an extent. During the past few weeks…
News
Going green at Tahoma High
Cort Hammond has brought a global view to Tahoma High School with a goal to use that perspective…
News
Fighting opiate addictions with new treatment option allows patients greater freedom
Russell Faria, an osteopathic physician with a new and growing family practice near Covington, has added a new…
Life
SLIDE SHOW: Artist forms art from clay and teaches
Down a quiet gravel road just outside the Covington city limits Elinor Maroney makes ceramic art. In a…