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MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter Lynne Mayer, Summer Meals supervisor for the Kent School District, was recognized as a No Kid Hungry’s 2019 Summer Meals Hero.
FIGHT TO END HUNGER

A Summer Meals Hero

Kent School District supervisor is one of five people to earn national award

 

Community events

Dunn grants $500 to Covington Chamber

Money to help veteran resource program

 

School supplies needed for local kids

The Maple Valley Food Bank will be hosting its annual School Supply Drive. Registration for the school supply program starts July 16 and ends on… Continue reading

 

Time to audition

Get freaky – Art Commission seeks actors

The Maple Valley Creative Arts Council is working on a new project, a play titled “Woodstock Chrysalis.” There is an open call to audition for… Continue reading

Preventing forest fires

Black Diamond under burn ban

Mountain View Fire has an annual burn ban for “yard vegetation open burning” every year, typically lasting July to Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2. All… Continue reading

Swim Beach back open

The Swim Beach at Lake Wilderness Park has reopened and beach closed signs were removed on Wednesday, July 3. The Swim Beach had been closed… Continue reading

Basketball camp

Students can train with a pro this summer

Want to train like a pro? Then train with a pro. Strive Skills Training is offering a summer camp starting July 22-26 in Newcastle at… Continue reading

Submitted photo Pictured left to right: Karen Martin, Primo Voce instructor and Kent Elementary Music Specialist; Nelli Southwick, Covington Elementary; Sophia Dermody, Sunrise Elementary; Elizabeth Ollom, Martin Sortun Elementary; Dennis Mottern, Covington Elementary; Isabelle Paxton, Sunrise Elementary; Irene Biju, Sherwood Forest Elementary, FWSD; Holly Johnson, Maple Valley homeschool; and Taylor Roy, Lake Youngs Elementary. Not pictured is Latin Wombles,Grass Lake Elementary.
Choir success

Rainer Youth Choirs’ Primo Voce wins first

Covington-based Rainier Youth Choirs’ youngest ensemble won the top award at the adjudicated Music in the Park Festival last weekend, June 7 and 8, in… Continue reading

Submitted photo Pictured left to right: Karen Martin, Primo Voce instructor and Kent Elementary Music Specialist; Nelli Southwick, Covington Elementary; Sophia Dermody, Sunrise Elementary; Elizabeth Ollom, Martin Sortun Elementary; Dennis Mottern, Covington Elementary; Isabelle Paxton, Sunrise Elementary; Irene Biju, Sherwood Forest Elementary, FWSD; Holly Johnson, Maple Valley homeschool; and Taylor Roy, Lake Youngs Elementary. Not pictured is Latin Wombles,Grass Lake Elementary.
Name the new mascot

Coving-coving- Convington Chameleon needs a name

City asks residents to help name new ambassador

A park survey icon created by the City of Maple Valley.
Voice your opinion

Maple Valley offers parks survey

City wishes to meet families’ needs for parks

A park survey icon created by the City of Maple Valley.
News

DSHS Mobile Service Office is coming to Maple Valley

In need of cash assistance, food assistance, medical assistance or Medicare Savings Program? The Washington State Department of Social and Health Service (DSHS) is sending… Continue reading

Future of major roadway discussed at open house

State Route 169 is a vital north-south commuter and commercial route in the Puget Sound region, which is why local and state leaders are hosting… Continue reading

A few hardworking Kent School District students preparing to graduate from high school received scholarships from the school board. Photo courtesy of the Kent School District.

Kent School Board awards scholarships

Kentlake and Kentwood students received tuition help

A few hardworking Kent School District students preparing to graduate from high school received scholarships from the school board. Photo courtesy of the Kent School District.
A fire severely damaged a home May 4 in the 25300 block of 236th Court Southeast in Maple Valley. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority.

Fire damages Maple Valley home; firefighters save dog

The Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority reports that a fire severely damaged a home May 4 in the 25300 block of 236th Court Southeast in… Continue reading

A fire severely damaged a home May 4 in the 25300 block of 236th Court Southeast in Maple Valley. Photo courtesy of Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority.
A photo of the changes in speed on Highway 169 going through Maple Valley. Submitted photo from the city of Maple Valle

Speed reductions on Highway 169 in Maple Valley start at end of May

Changes stem from WSDOT analysis

A photo of the changes in speed on Highway 169 going through Maple Valley. Submitted photo from the city of Maple Valle
NPSL CASCADE BASEBALL

Chargers stop Conquerors 2-0

Cameron Hoiland and Jordan Rourke each drove in a run as Kentridge baseball defeated Kentwood 2-0 in a North Puget Sound League Cascade Division game… Continue reading

Kentwood wrestlers rule league tournament mats

Kentwood, behind six individual champions, captured the North Puget Sound League Cascade/sub-distinct wrestling meet title at Kent-Meridian High School last Saturday. The Conquerors finished with… Continue reading

Photos by Kayse Angel
NPSL CASCADE WRESTLING

Conks roll to dual meet victory

Kentwood dominated Hazen 54-14 in a North Puget Sound League Cascade Division dual wrestling match on Jan. 9. The Conquerors improved to 3-0 in the… Continue reading

Photos by Kayse Angel
Green River College President Suzanne Johnson, who does not dispute a review that found GRC had violated statutory and regulatory requirements, said the school has won an appeal to have the Department of Education greatly reduce its $574,500 fine. FILE PHOTO

Green River College wins appeal; fine reduced for violations

DOE: school failed to report crime statistics and inform public; GRC to pay $250,000

Green River College President Suzanne Johnson, who does not dispute a review that found GRC had violated statutory and regulatory requirements, said the school has won an appeal to have the Department of Education greatly reduce its $574,500 fine. FILE PHOTO
State Senate leaders have decided to suspend an outside investigation into a rape allegation made against state Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, who lost his reelection bid. REPORTER FILE PHOTO

Senate calls off investigation into rape allegation against Sen. Fain

Both parties claim the process is a partisan one

State Senate leaders have decided to suspend an outside investigation into a rape allegation made against state Sen. Joe Fain, R-Auburn, who lost his reelection bid. REPORTER FILE PHOTO