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A challenge to be a fit diabetic | Kris Hill
A challenge to be a fit diabetic |...
By Kris Hill • August 8, 2013 3:03 pm

Hi, my name is Kris and I’m a Type 2 diabetic. For many years I wasn’t very good about taking care of myself — before and after my diagnosis in March 2002.

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Candidates focus on future of Covington
Candidates focus on future of Covington
By Kris Hill • August 8, 2013 2:57 pm

Roads, parks and economic development were the prevailing themes in conversations with Covington City Councilman Jim Scott and his challenger Zbigniew G.Tomalik.

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Rugby takes Kentwood’s Cassidy Meyers to the next level
Rugby takes Kentwood’s Cassidy Meyers to the next...
By Kris Hill • August 7, 2013 12:40 pm

Just a few weeks after Cassidy Meyers graduated from Kentwood High she helped the Women’s Junior All American rugby team make history July 17 when it beat England for the first time in more than 20 years.

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Lucas poses with his Northwest Nationals event winner trophy
A trio of first-time Northwest Nationals winners
By Kris Hill • August 6, 2013 5:54 pm

Vincent Nobile scored his second consecutive win in Pro Stock Sunday at the 26th Annual National Hod Rod Association’s Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways near Covington.

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Rookie top fuel driver Brittany Force catches fish at Pike Place Market Thursday as warmup to NHRA Northwest Nationals | Slideshow
Rookie top fuel driver Brittany Force catches fish...
By Kris Hill • August 3, 2013 3:16 pm

Force, a rookie Top Fuel driver who is in town for the National Hot Rod Association’s 26th Annual Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways near Covington, spent some time with the fish guys at the Pike Place Fish Market Thursday morning.

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Covington council candidates share vision for city
Covington council candidates share vision for city
By Kris Hill • August 2, 2013 12:04 pm

David Lucavish and Joseph Cimaomo, Jr. are both focusing on parks and roads in their bid for the same seat on Covington City Council.

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Covington native Dallas Glenn returns to his hometown track this weekend
Covington native Dallas Glenn returns to his hometown...
By Kris Hill • August 1, 2013 1:50 pm

Dallas Glenn traveled all over the country this year to cities he never visited before but this weekend he will be the expert when his work brings him home for the National Hot Rod Association’s 26th annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways.

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Covington’s proposed transportation benefit district explained
Covington’s proposed transportation benefit district explained
By Kris Hill • August 1, 2013 1:43 pm

City Manager Derek Matheson presents information about sales tax ballot measure to Covington Rotary

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Plenty of thrills in the stands thanks to the nitro of the NHRA | Kris Hill
Plenty of thrills in the stands thanks to...
By Kris Hill • July 31, 2013 12:27 pm

As the thundering nitromethane powered cars of the National Hot Rod Association prepare to descend on Pacific Raceways, just a five minute drive from my office in downtown Covington, I am reflective on my own history with the Northwest Nationals.

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This rendering shows an overhead view of the Hawk Property off Southeast 256th Street near state Route 18 in Covington. The 210 acre site could have businesses and a mix of residences.
Planning under way for Hawk Property
By Kris Hill • July 26, 2013 1:49 pm

Covington staff working with consultant to gather input to create blueprint for 210 acre chunk of land

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Runners at the front the pack take off at the start of the Summers End Fun Run in September 2012. This year’s event is sponsored by Outpaitent Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Services.
Wrap your summer with a fun run at...
By Kris Hill • July 25, 2013 2:48 pm

As the warm weather slips away members of the Coalition for a Healthy Community want to see families celebrate at the Summers End Fun Run Saturday, Sept. 28, at Kentwood High.

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Tahoma School Board poised to put bond to voters
Tahoma School Board poised to put bond to...
By Kris Hill • July 24, 2013 12:11 pm

Tahoma School District’s proposed construction bond measure is coming into focus but a Board of Directors vote set for Tuesday evening was pushed back due to early August so a consultant could gather more information.

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Tigger Birch prepares to release a great blue heron into a King County-owned swampland of 64th Avenue South in Kent July 6. Birch
Blue Heron release | Slideshow
By Kris Hill • July 19, 2013 3:12 pm

Greg Grimes and a group of his employees at the FedEx distribution center in Kent were prepared to capture a Great Blue Heron armed with boxes to protect themselves from the juvenile bird’s sharp beak.

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Fuel for the city’s economy | Kris Hill
Fuel for the city’s economy | Kris Hill
By Kris Hill • July 18, 2013 8:00 am

While I am excited about the new Walgreens opening up where Johnson’s was previously located — my husband works for Walgreens — and am pleased the community will have some new or refreshed dining choices I look forward to the next step of economic development.

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Kylie Kapule
To the top of Mount Si to help...
By Kris Hill • July 18, 2013 11:08 am

Tami Kapule wants to celebrate conquering breast cancer with a climb to the top of Mount Si.

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Covington planning for future town center
Covington planning for future town center
By Kris Hill • July 18, 2013 11:02 am

As soon as the Kent School District is ready to sell the property Covington Elementary sits on officials from the city of Covington hope to be ready with a plan for the site.

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Salute to the spirit of service | Kris Hill
Salute to the spirit of service | Kris...
By Kris Hill • July 12, 2013 2:11 pm

Given that I live in Maple Valley, work in Covington and spend time in Black Diamond, I know quite well the kind of service-oriented nature that is the backbone of all three cities.

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Covington community ranks top desires in May survey
Covington community ranks top desires in May survey
By Kris Hill • July 12, 2013 1:25 pm

Covington residents told surveyors in May they want more entertainment as well as recreation and they believe the police department is the most essential city service, among other things.

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Rock ‘n’ More webathon fundraiser grew from small idea
Rock ‘n’ More webathon fundraiser grew from small...
By Kris Hill • July 11, 2013 9:54 am

Inspired by wacky publicity stunts performed by radio disc jockeys of the past, Dace Anderson and Arielle Young plan to stay up for 24 hours to raise money for their nonprofit music school.

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Tahoma’s Denhma Patricelli stretches prior to competing at the Youth World Trials. He won his age group and set a record.
Tahoma student goes from surgery to state champion
By Kris Hill • July 11, 2013 1:03 pm

Tahoma High’s Denham Patricelli returns from Tommy John procedure to hurling the javelin 205 feet.

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