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Reporter staff writer Kris Hill cruises around the road course at Pacific Grand Prix at Pacific Raceways

Sports

Pacific Grand Prix go-karts offer surefire way to get a safe adrenaline rush

At first, I was a little nervous about the idea of driving a kart around the track at…

A house fire Maple Valley Monday morning injured a man and a firefighter.

News

SLIDE SHOW: House fire this morning in Maple Valley leaves homeowner with second degree burns, minor injuries to firefighter

A fire that started on the deck of a home quickly became fully involved, leaving one resident with…

The Maple Valley Farmers Market Saturday was fun and food for the opening day.

News

SLIDE SHOW: Maple Valley Farmers Market Opening Day

On Saturday the first Maple Valley Farmers Market opened with ring of a cowbell as people poured onto…

Business

Ask the AG: Consumer Protection Tips from Attorney General Rob McKenna

Shop Closed: Consumer options are limited when businesses go bankrupt Consumer: My fiancé and I paid $2,500 to…

News

Farmers Market debuts Saturday in Maple Valley

It’s been nearly a year in the making and things have come together for the opening day of…

Opinion

Surprises abound in life

Sometimes life will smack you upside the head and other times you only get subtle clues. During the…

News

Trial dates to be set soon for Tahoma Junior High boys accused of harassment

A quartet of Tahoma Junior High students will find out when they will go to trial in a…

Tahoma High grad Kirk Wetmore warms up before a game against Auburn in March 2007.

Sports

Tahoma High lefty drafted by Cleveland Indians

Tahoma High product Kirk Wetmore was drafted last week in the 11th round by the Cleveland Indians. Wetmore…

News

Four Corners plan on the back burner for now in Maple Valley

Maple Valley’s community development staff have had a lot on their plate the past nine months or so…

News

Dangerous dog rules under review in Covington

The Covington City Council is considering beefing up its city laws regarding dangerous and vicious dogs. Currently the…

News

Maple Valley Fred Meyer proposed to open by 2010 holiday season

If all goes according to plan, Fred Meyer will open at Four Corners by the start of the…

Tahoma High trio of Hannah Fiskum

Life

SLIDE SHOW: Spotlight shines on Tahoma and Kentwood with 5th Avenue Theatre Musical Theater Awards

Two local high schools brought home hardware from the 5th Avenue Theatre High School Musical Theater Awards presented…

News

Local girl scout troops spend memorable day in Olympia

Maple Valley Girl Scout Troop Leader Toni Neely took two groups — Brownies and Junior Scouts – to…

Arvid and Pat Rannow  survived cancer and both are looking forward to the upcoming Relay For Life event.

News

Cancer survivors celebrate by rasising funds for Relay For Life

As the local Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society approaches Pat Rannow gets more and…

Sam Adams

News

Covington Days right around the corner

Take note that Covington Days has been moved back two weeks from the end of July to the…

News

Covington Muttley Crew 4-H Club collect blankets and toys to help pets in shelters

Members of the Muttley Crew 4-H Club in Covington are collecting used towels, fleece blankets and pet toys…

Dace Anderson and Arielle Young switch fret boards while they jam on Motorhead’s “Ace of Spades.” The pair are in a band

Business

Rock on at Maple Valley’s best kept secret

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Lorrie Gommi will sell her beloved biscotti at the Maple Valley Farmers Market this summer.

News

Biscotti to sweeten Maple Valley Farmers Market

Lorrie Gommi is bringing a family tradition to the Maple Valley Farmers Market. Gommi started a business called…

Opinion

Putting a finger on it with a little one coming

Testing my blood sugar multiple times a day is one of my least favorite things about being a…

Brian Dotson displays various yoga techniques during his class at the Maple Valley Creative Arts Center Tuesday.

News

Yoga class at arts center gives breathing room

Start with breathing then a little meditation to center yourself. That’s how Brian Dotson starts his yoga class…