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Anonymous donor brightens Maple Valley family’s Christmas
After her son’s Christmas present, an electric dirt bike, was stolen off their front porch, an anonymous donor…
Sports
Tale of two gymnasts | Opposites in the Kentwood gym evidence of team’s potential
For junior Zoe Krambule, this is the 11th year in gymnastics, a sport she began at 3. With…
News
Questions linger about marijuana legalization
The recently approved Initiative 502 did not clarify the state and federal conflict over marijuana for cities like…
Opinion
My farewell address to you | TJ Martinell
I must state with great sadness that this will be my final issue, and consequently my final editorial,…
News
Maple Valley named among the top 50 best places to raise kids in 2013 by Bloomberg BusinessWeek
Maple Valley was named among the top 50 best places to raise kids in 2013 by Bloomberg Businessweek.
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Maple Valley City Council approves budget for next year, eliminates city attorney and community development director positions
With the approval of the 2013 budget two positions were eliminated from Maple Valley’s payroll: city attorney and…
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Mural installed at site of Black Diamond miners memorial statue
A new mural for the Black Diamond Miners Memorial has been set at the future site outside the…
Opinion
Reflections on Newtown | Editorial
I assume most of you have read about what happened in Newtown, Conn., by now, due in no…
Opinion
Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.
Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.
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Police search for suspect allegedly involved in armed bank robbery in Covington
Police are searching for a suspect believed to have robbed a Covington bank Thursday.
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Maple Valley family discovers Christmas gift stolen off front porch
About the only thing lower than stealing an 8-year-old's gift from under the Christmas tree is stealing it…
Business
Farelli’s brings pizza and brews to Maple Valley
At Farrelli’s, it’s a self-serve kind of place when it comes to the tap.
Sports
Maple Valley’s king of sprawl and brawl Jens Pulver tells junior high students about path to UFC
Winning fights is how Maple Valley native Jens Pulver shows his gratitude to the community that raised him.
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Maple Valley extends contract with Premier Golf Centers for managing Lake Wilderness Golf Course
Premier Golf Centers will manage Lake Wilderness Golf Course after the Maple Valley City Council approved a $3.84…
Opinion
Yes, I personally know Santa Claus | Editorial
Every Christmas there is one debate that should never exist. At this time of the year, something which…
News
Maple Valley property tax levy increases, while overall value drops
Although some Maple Valley property owners lost value this year, they will still have to pay a higher…
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Maple Valley City Council approves rezoning for Brandt Property
The Maple Valley City Council approved an ordinance to re-zone the Brandt Property in the northern part of…
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Kentwood’s Munch Madness Food Drive raises over 50,000 pounds of food | Slideshow
Kentwood students helped weigh food donations Friday as part of the school's annual Munch Madness Food Drive.
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Pythian Sisters a throwback to a bygone era of Black Diamond’s former social scene
Janice Ranton first joined the Pythian Sisters Temple 12 in Black Diamond when she was 16 years old.…