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Covington Home Depot employees set drive to help Maple Valley Food Bank

Home Depot employees have begun collecting items for the Maple Valley Food Bank and they're hoping to see…

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FASTPITCH: Tahoma can’t find its groove and is bounced from district playoffs

It was a rough afternoon for Tahoma’s fastpitch team on Friday at Sprinker Recreation center as it went…

Kentwood's Linnea Ingalls was nominated for her portrayal of Daisy Mae in 'Li’l Abner' in the category of Outstanding Performance by an Actress for the 5th Avenue Theatre 2009 High School Musical Theater Awards

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Kentwood, Kentlake and Tahoma earn nominations for 5th Avenue Theatre 2009 High School Musical Theater Awards

Earlier this week the 5th Avenue Theatre announced its nominees for the 2009 High School Musical Theater Awards…

Tahoma second baseman Hayley Beckstrom tries to tag out a Beamer player during an SPSL playoff game last Friday.

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Tahoma High fastpitch team faces Emerald Ridge at districts

The Tahoma High fastpitch team plays at noon today against Emerald Ridge in the West Central District playoffs…

Deputy Guy Herndon

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SLIDE SHOW: Maple Valley Citizens Academy firearms training

More than 20 area residents got a chance to learn about the various different firearms that King County…

Tahoma second baseman Hayley Beckstrom tries to tag out a Beamer player during an SPSL playoff game last Friday.

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FASTPITCH:Tahoma struggles in shortened league playoffs

Tahoma’s fastpitch team’s hoped to improve its seeding for this week’s West Central District playoffs but those hopes…

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Michelle Bennett to take back the reins of Maple Valley Police

Michelle Bennett’s first year as a captain in the King County Sheriff’s Office is nearly over, which means…

Kentlake students Kelly Tanga

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Kentlake students show school spirit with street sign

Nikole Weber, Kasey Dauenhauer and Kelly Tanga were nervous as they walked into the King County Council Chambers…

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Maple Valley firefighters feel budget pinch

Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety is living off its savings to pay the bills in an effort…

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Victoria Laise Jonas will seek fourth term on Maple Valley City Council

Victoria Laise Jonas announced on Monday she will seek a fourth term on the Maple Valley City Council…

Black Diamond Police Officer Brian Lynch talks to students in Linda Reiter's fifth grade class about the subtlety of alcohol advertising.

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SLIDE SHOW: New Black Diamond officer works to educate youngsters about the dangers of drugs and alcohol

Black Diamond Police Officer Brian Lynch teaches D.A.R.E. program lessons twice a week to fifth grade students at…

Tahoma second baseman Hayley Beckstrom tries to tag out a Beamer player during an SPSL playoff game last Friday.

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SLIDE SHOW: Tahoma fastpitch versus Beamer

Tahoma played Beamer in a South Puget Sound League 4A contest last Friday at Kent Service Club Ballfields.…

Jessica Davies

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Shattering the frat boy stereotype

Bryan Janzing is not a stereotypical frat boy and he loves breaking down those myths. For example, Janzing…

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Covington planners want input on downtown at meeting

Covington’s planning department is seeking input from residents on what downtown should look like as it continues to…

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Lake Wilderness Lodge grand re-opening set for this Sunday

The new and improved Lake Wilderness Lodge will be unveiled 2 p.m. Sunday as Maple Valley city officials…

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Local ballet studios put on fundraiser

A collaborative performance by members of the Ensemble Ballet Theater and the Maple Valley School of Ballet is…

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Black Diamond City Council member Rebecca Olness to challenge Howard Botts for mayor

By KRIS HILL Black Diamond Councilwoman Rebecca Olness planned to announce Tuesday night she would challenge long time…

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Lake Wilderness Lodge open house planned for Sunday

The new and improved Lake Wilderness Lodge will be unveiled on Sunday afternoon as Maple Valley city officials…

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Tahoma School Board budget plan minimizes reduction in teaching positions

Change is coming for the Tahoma School District now that the school board has adopted a budget plan…

Another day in the life for local moms. Three generations

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Moms connect through Play and Learn at Great Maple Valley Community Center

In about 10 weeks Renee Stouffer will deliver her second child, but even with Mother’s Day right around…