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Voters to decide on a sales tax increase
The Covington Transportation Benefit District wants to fund local road repair projects by increasing the city’s sales tax…
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Decision to refinance stirs up confusion | Maple Valley City Council
After a number of people testified at the public hearing at Monday night’s Maple Valley City Council meeting,…
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Sophomore crowned as Kentwood Idol
Aleyna Lomuntad, a sophomore, was crowned the 2015 Kentwood Idol on Friday, Feb. 6
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Ticketless at the Super Bowl for Seahawks fan
It is pretty safe to say that a large majority of Washington residents weren’t in the best mood…
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City Council declares April 20 the start of “We the People” week in Maple Valley
The Maple Valley City Council signed a proclamation at Monday night's meeting, declaring the week of April 20,…
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Maple Valley Parks and Recreation to tour various park sites Saturday
The commissioners will tour Henry’s Switch Park, 216th/276th St. Park, Elk Run Golf Course, Lake Wilderness Golf Course,…
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Hemp, a casualty of marijuana prohibition
Hemp is neither a drug nor a hallucinogen, but it’s still considered a controlled substance by the federal…
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Maple Valley City Council considers refinancing bonds
The Maple Valley City Council is looking at options for refinancing $2.9 million in general obligation bonds. One…
Sports
Tahoma’s Funston wins gold at cyclocross nationals
Funston, a ninth grade student at Tahoma Junior High, has been competing in cyclocross since he was 10.…
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Washington’s smoke signals: Pot convictions reconsidered
With the passage of I-502 in 2012, development of marijuana legislation and marijuana research has surged to unprecedented…
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‘Weoples’ on the way to nationals | Tahoma High School
Tahoma High School’s We the People team of constitutional masterminds have won the state championship for the sixth…
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Cedar Heights Middle School wins two trophies at dance competition
Results from the Tahoma Dance Competition, Jan. 17
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Maple Valley ‘going green’ with new LED streetlights
The cost of lights and poles is estimated at about $425,000 combined
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Public Health temporarily closes Maple Valley restaurant
Lucky Chopsticks was closed by King County Public Health due to the "imminent health hazard of no available…
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Kickstarter campaign fails but park still possible
The Maple Valley Creative Arts Council’s Kickstarter campaign ended Dec. 31 about $19,000 short of its goal
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Maple Valley to push for road project funding
Maple Valley city officials want the legislature to focus on passing a transportation package this session
Opinion
To do or not to ‘do is the question | Rebecca Gourley
My family is easy is to shop for, but shopping for my boyfriend is somewhat less enjoyable
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Residents push for outdoor classroom at Henry’s Switch | Maple Valley
Group of Maple Valley residents hoping for an interpretive trail system with a natural playscape and an outdoor…
Sports
Swimmers and divers aim to break records, go to state | Prep Preview
Swim and dive preview for Kentlake, Tahoma and Kentwood
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Tahoma School District to reconfigure attendance areas
Big changes are looming for the Tahoma School District. Not only are district officials planning for a new…