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Caffeine-zombie snowpacalypse | Editorial

Natural disasters can be scary affairs. Hurricane Sandy’s destruction on the East Coast is evidence of that. In…

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Tahoma girls team takes second at state, boys take eighth | Cross country

The Tahoma girls cross country team couldn't hold off a surging Camas from taking the state title.

Mary VanHoomissen discusses potential careers in the health care industry with Tahoma Junior High students on Future Ready Day.

News

Tahoma schools hold first Future Ready Day

If you ever give serious thought to why people tend to prefer Iron Man over Spiderman, you might…

Bennet Jones

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Greater Maple Valley Community Center’s annual Truck or Treats | Slideshow

Maple Valley kids got a chance to climb aboard a truck while getting candy at the Greater Maple…

News

Brad Toft and Mark Mullet seek to fill spot left open by Maple Valley’s Cheryl Pflug

For the candidates vying for the 5th District senate seat, it’s about the economy, people.

Maple Valley resident Vicki Lewis with her children and one of her Flipzles. Flipzles are painted on both sides so it can be used as both a puzzle and a toy. Courtesy photo

Business

Maple Valley mom pieces puzzle together with Flipzles

In an age when Nintendo 3DS’ and iPads have replaced traditional toys, Vicki Lewis has decided to solve…

News

Third run at seat for David Spring, this time against Chad Magendanz of Issaquah

Education is at the forefront of the race for 5th District.

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Maple Valley residents implore council to build fields

Maple Valley residents want more sports fields and they want them five years ago.

Sports

Update | Tahoma boys take home district cross country crown | Cross country

It was payback time for the Tahoma boys cross country team as the Bears narrowly clinched the Westisde…

Sports

Tahoma boys win Westside Classic title, girls take second | Cross Country

It was payback time for the Tahoma boys cross country team as the Bears narrowly clinched the Westisde…

News

City at a Crossroads Part III: How the 2001 election shaped Covington

Going to a Covington City Council meeting in 2001 was like witnessing the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

News

Car tab fees could go up for Maple Valley drivers to pay for road work

Maple Valley residents face either paying an extra $20 for their license tab renewals for road infrastructure or…

News

Uproar over rumors of change to Black Diamond’s police

A rumor about the future of the Black Diamond Police Department caused an uproar in the past week.

Sports

Tahoma boys and girls win South Puget Sound League title | Cross Country

Tahoma swept the team titles at the South Puget Sound League cross country meet Oct. 20.

Ravensdale in the early 1910s. There were actually two towns

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City at a Crossroads Part II: Ravensdale’s mine explosion a nightmare

For Ravensdale, it was a coal mining community’s worst nightmare come true.

Stroller Strides member Natalie Stumpges and her two children

Business

Mom turned business owner reaps rewards in Maple Valley Stroller Strides

The Maple Valley and Kent Stroller Strides franchise was nominated among the top three in the nation.

Kentwood senior Patrick Daly goes to return his opponent's shot during a match.

Sports

Kentwood’s Daly finds his place on the court | Boy’s tennis

Kentwood senior Patrick Daly started out not knowing how to hold a rally or a racket properly when…

Opinion

Our view of an accusation | Editorial

Several weeks ago we received letters to the editor that made some pretty harsh statements about Rep. Mark…

Sports

Kentridge outruns Kentlake, Mount Rainier | Cross Country

Kentridge boys and girls cross country teams won their final league meet against Kentlake and Mount Rainier Wednesday.

A Kentwood and Tahoma runner attempt to beat the other to the finish line during the junior varisty race.

Sports

Tahoma races against Kentwood, Kent-Meridian at Lake Wilderness Park | Cross Country

Tahoma boys and girls cross country teams won their last league meet against Kentwood and Kent-Meridian Wednesday at…