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Sen. Cheryl Plfug from Maple Valley.

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Sen. Cheryl Pflug from Maple Valley takes a new role in state government

State Sen. Cheryl Pflug, a Republican from Maple Valley, had just two hours to decide if she wanted…

Kentwood senior Madelayne Varela leaps in the air during the long jump. Varela took second at state in the long jump.

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Kentwood’s Madelayne Varela born to jump | Track and field

Madelayne Varela thought she was born to run. It turns out the Kentwood senior was also born to…

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Kentwood girls golf team makes school history with third place at state

Kentwood’s girls golf team made history this year with its third place finish at the state tournament in…

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Maple Valley Planning Commission votes to not recommend collective garden ban

The Maple Valley Planning Commission voted to not recommend the proposed ordinance to ban collective gardens at its…

Emma Thomas takes a ride on one of the many attractions at the Maple Valley Days on Friday

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2012 Maple Valley Days | Slideshow

Maple Valley residents braved the rainy weather to attend Maple Valley Days on Friday, June 8 at Lake…

Glacier Park Elementary second grade teacher Paula Emery points as she exclaims

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Maple Valley teacher wins STAR 101.5’s Teacher of the Week Award | Slideshow

STAR 101.5 surprised Glacier Park Elementary teacher Paula Emery with the STAR 101.5 Teacher of the Week award…

Crestwood Principal Thomas Shearer receives a welcome letter from a student while second grader Carter Ingram looks on.  Shearer was originally appointed as interim principal before being hired permanent in the late spring.

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Shearer appointed as principal at Crestwood Elementary in Covington

While Tom Shearer may be new to the Kent School District he is not new to education.

Opinion

The uncertain criminal mind | Editorial

Last week provided one of the greatest contrast of outcomes due to pro-active citizens I’ve ever seen.

News

Update | Cedar Heights Middle School in Covington evacuated after possible gas leak | Breaking news

Cedar Heights Middle School in Covington was evacuated this afternoon after there were reports of a potential gas…

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Maple Valley Days set up to begin at Lake Wilderness Park

Set up for the annual event will begin on Monday, June 4th in the main parking lot at…

Laura Bingle holds her handbag outside of the Maple Valley Fred Meyer where the attempted theft took place on Tuesday.

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Man attempts to steal handbag outside Maple Valley Fred Meyer, gets tackled after chase on foot | Breaking news

Memo to would-be purse-snatchers in Maple Valley: You might want to seek business elsewhere.

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15-year-old girl fabricated stabbing story on Lake Wilderness Trail in Maple Valley | King County Sheriff

The alleged stabbing of a 15-year-old girl near the Lake Wilderness Trail in Maple Valley last week was…

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The King County Prosecutor’s Office and medical marijuana

The King County Prosecutor’s Office position on collective gardens is very clear according to Deputy Chief of Staff…

The unsafe notice posted on the front of Green Society Group in Maple Valley.

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Green Society Group appeals to Maple Valley hearing examiner on citations

Green Society Group has filed a notice of appearance with the Maple Valley Hearing Examiner to contest the…

Kentwood senior Mykala Benjamin sprints to the finish line in the 100 meter race at the WIAA Track and Field State Championship at Mt. Tahoma in Tacoma on Friday

Sports

Kentwood girls take third at state | Track and field

Kentwood girls lead the Kent and Tahoma track and field teams after taking third at the 4A WIAA…

Tahoma Junior High student Kristen Ward places flags in front of graves at Tahoma National Cemetery.

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Tahoma Junior High students plant flags at Tahoma National Cemetery for Memorial Day | Slideshow

Tahoma Junior High students planted flags in front of graves at Tahoma National Cemetery on Wednesday and Thursday…

Kentwood senior Mykala Benjamin sprints to the finish line in the 100 meter race at the WIAA Track and Field State Championship at Mt. Tahoma in Tacoma on Friday

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Kent, Tahoma track and field teams compete at WIAA State Championship | Slideshow

Kent and Tahoma track and field athletes compete on th second day of the WIAA 4A Trac and…

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Plans shift for Valley Medical Center’s project in Covington

Valley Medical Center has changed its plans to open an emergency department in Covington, opting instead for an…

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Zoning for northwest quadrant in Maple Valley approved by City Council

It’s one small step for the northwest quadrant, one giant leap for future economic development in Maple Valley.

Opinion

Misconceptions about reporters | Editorial

Having been a reporter for only a few years, I’ve already encountered a lot of misconceptions, confusion and…