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Metro bus routes in Maple Valley, Covington changing in February

Starting in February King County Metro will replace Route 149, which serves Maple Valley and Black Diamond, with…

Life

War Horse | Movie Review

If there is nothing else to take away from this film, it's the notion that somehow legendary director…

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King County Sheriff’s deputies move out of Precinct 3 in Maple Valley to new digs in Covington City Hall

The King County Sheriff's Office has started to move in to its new satellite precinct office in Covington.

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Technology takes over and maybe it’s not so bad | Editorial

A funny thing happened when I was discussing with my parents what I wanted for Christmas. My dad…

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Sean Kelly is the new face on the Maple Valley City Council

Before he was even sworn into the office, soon-to-be council member Sean Kelly already learned a vital lesson…

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Kentlake High’s holiday canned food drive exceeds goal

It was another successful food drive at Kentlake High this year, where students were able to collect 4,500…

Life

Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows | Movie Review

An enjoyable, but nevertheless typical sequel - all the elements from the first film are doubled or tripled,…

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State to release findings on corridor study of state Route 516 in Covington, Maple Valley and Kent

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is currently conducting a study of state Route 516 and plans…

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Covington passes inattentive driving ordinance

In Covington, sitting idly at a green light because you’re changing the radio station could get you honked…

Tyler Gage

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Tahoma Junior High ninth grader holds Socks from Santa clothing drive

As 15-year-old Tyler Gage sees it, people can always do one more thing to help those in the…

A Kent student receives a gift from Santa at the Meridian Kiwanis Club's 39th annual kids Christmas Party at the First Christian Church in Kent.

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Meridian Kiwanis Club’s 39th annual kids Christmas Party near Covington | Slide Show

The Meridian Kiwanis Club held its 39th annual kids Christmas Party at the First Christian Church in Kent.

Maggie Naffziger plans trees as a part of the Americorps restoration of the Dorre Don Natural Area in Maple Valley. Naffziger is a member of Civilian Community Corps based in Sacramento

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Dorre Don Natural Area restoration project in Maple Valley | Slideshow

Members of Americorps and the Civilian Community Corps held a restoration project in the Dorre Don Natural Area…

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Noble to serve as interim principal of Crestwood Elementary in Covington for the remainder of the year

Leonora Noble will serve as interim principal of Crestwood Elementary for the remainder of the academic year, according…

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Maple Valley searches for new courthouse due to overcrowding in Enumclaw

Maple Valley is looking for a new location to use as a municipal courthouse due to overcrowding at…

Rock Creek fifth graders Amy Makela

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Rock Creek Elementary Green Team uses hip hop to teach recycling

Finding an environmental message in the lyrics of a hip hop song can be tough. Students at Rock…

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Kentwood ‘Munch Madness’ brings in more than 40,000 pounds of food

For this year's Munch Madness canned food drive, the associated student body at Kentwood decided they would try…

Donna McGrath

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Maple Valley Lights at the Lodge 2011 | Slideshow

Maple Valley held its annual Lights at the Lodge event Dec. 7 at the Lake Wilderness Lodge |…

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Maple Valley makes changes to traffic impact fees

Developers in Maple Valley will have an easier time calculating their transportation impact fee (TIF) when applying for…

Kentwood senior Jesse Denert played the Star Spangled Banner at last year's 4A state championship.

Sports

Kent and Tahoma look to compete with smaller teams | Boys swim and dive preview

Preview of the Kent and Tahoma boys swim and dive season.

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Maple Valley approves new property tax levy for 2012

The Maple Valley City Council voted to approve the city’s 2012 property tax levy at its Nov. 28…