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Glenn Smith seeks second term on Maple Valley City Council

Maple Valley Councilman Glenn Smith has decided to run for re-election. Smith said he has been reflecting on…

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Planning for Summit Place in Maple Valley moves forward

Little more than six months ago the future of the donut hole, known now as Summit Place, was…

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It may be time to go tweet, tweet

As someone who considers herself not only tech savvy but a bit of a gadget geek, it pains…

Tahoma senior Kim Reese-White capped off the final game of the regular season with five-inning no-hitter over Kent-Meridian on Tuesday.

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FASTPITCH: Tahoma’s Reese-White pitches no-hitter in season finale

Tahoma capped off its best fastpitch season under coach Tom Milligan by winning four of its last six…

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Covington police work to fight graffiti and tagging in city

The best strategy to fight graffiti is to cover it up as quickly as possible. Covington Police officers…

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Maple Valley Farmers Market ready for June 20 opening

With less than two months until the inaugural Maple Valley Farmers Market, it seems like everything is falling…

Tahoma's Karyssa Marbet

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FASTPITCH: Fifth and final playoff spot looks to be a lock for Tahoma

It’s been two steps forward then two steps back lately for Tahoma fastpitch. After beating Auburn and Kentridge…

Victoria Cichy

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SLIDE SHOW: Future kindergartners start the fun early at Covington Elementary

More than 20 kindergartners-to-be met their teachers, Victoria Cichy and Sally Magnussen, Friday morning at Covington Elementary School’s…

Deann Thiry Scholer

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Sunny Valley Wheat Free Bakery’s bottom line is about passion

Deann Thiry Schoeler is in many ways a one-woman baking machine. Schoeler is the owner and manager of…

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Tahoma Junior High students accused of harassment enter not-guilty pleas

A group of Tahoma Junior High students who were charged in April with malicious harassment were arraigned last…

Shelby Bryant

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Packed house for public meeting on Tahoma School District budget

Shelby Bryant made an impassioned plea for her teachers Thursday night during a public meeting on Tahoma School…

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State Legislature approves funds for commuter rail study

Despite the difficulties of coming up with a budget, the state Legislature found a way to give a…

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Public meeting on Tahoma School District budget draws a large crowd

Shelby Bryant made an impassioned plea for her teachers Thursday night during a public meeting on Tahoma School…

Tahoma sophomore Sammii Jimenez pitched a complete game Friday against Auburn.

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Tahoma fast-pitch team sweeps Auburn

The Bears beat the Auburn Trojans 11-4, completing a season sweep, as well as moving up into fifth…

Jolie Brown

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Slide Show: Hundreds get hooked on fishing and fun at Maple Valley Fish Derby

By KRIS HILL khill@maplevalleyreporter.com If you’re name is Nathan it seems you have a better shot at catching…

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Staff, students and parents plea for teacher’s jobs at Tahoma School District budget meeting

By KRIS HILL Shelby Bryant made an impassioned plea for her teachers last night during a public meeting…

David Johnston in his office in Maple Valley City Hall. Johnston started as city manager on April 14.

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Maple Valley new city manager learning the ropes

David Johnston is learning his way around Maple Valley. Johnston started as city manager on April 14 and…

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Roller coaster season continues for Tahoma

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Tahoma defender Chris Marx winds up to throw in the ball during the first half against Kentridge Friday. The Chargers held onto first place with a 2-1 win over the Bears at Tahoma.

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Tahoma slips in standings after loss to Kentridge

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Seahawks wide receiver Nate Burleson shows off his ‘Hawk Nasty’ touchdown dance at the request of students.

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Seahawk players Nate Burleson and Seneca Wallace bring the fun to Cedar Valley Elementary School

As soon as the fifth and sixth graders saw Nate Burleson and Seneca Wallace they pulled out their…