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Taste of Covington pushed back to 2012

The Taste of Covington event has been postponed indefinitely by the Covington Chamber of Commerc

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Summer End Fun Run to be held at Kentwood High School in Covington Sept. 18

The 2011 Summer's End Fun Run at 8 a.m. Sept. 18 at Kentwood High School.

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Fred Meyer hopes to build fueling station in Maple Valley

The Maple Valley Planning Commission is currently looking at the possibility of changing the city code to allow…

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Interim principal named for Crestwood Elementary in Covington as interview process continues

Leonora Noble has been named interim principal at Crestwood Elementary, according to Chris Loftis, executive director of communications…

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Maple Valley signs sublease agreement with King County for satellite office for King County Sheriff’s Office

The city of Maple Valley approved a sublease agreement with King County at the Aug. 22 meeting.

Susan Davidson collects green beans from the garden behind Glacier Park Elementary to be donated to the Maple Valley Food Bank.

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Life lessons in the Glacier Park Elementary garden in Maple Valley

In a fenced area behind Glacier Park Elementary, kids in Susan Davidson’s third grade class learn how to…

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Surviving your high school years | Editorial

With students in the Kent and Tahoma School Districts about to begin another school year, I can’t help…

JT Abernethy plays in the main hallway at the Children’s Therapy Center in Kent. The Center is geared towards young children and has a variety of toys available in the waiting area.

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Therapy center in Kent tailored for children from Maple Valley, Covington

A sick newborn is a parent’s worst nightmare. It’s something Patrice Briggs of Maple Valley knows well, both…

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Crime rates for robberies and burglaries decrease in Covington, Maple Valley

Residents of Maple Valley and Covington can breathe a bit easier knowing that despite some highly publicized crimes…

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Crestwood Elementary in Covington still struggles to find new principal before school starts

With a little more than a week left before school begins, Crestwood Elementary in Covington is still searching…

King County Sheriff Sue Rahr addresses the Maple Valley Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce at its luncheon on Aug. 17.

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How cuts led to closure of Precinct 3 in Maple Valley

Decreased use and budget cuts are to blame for the closure of the King County Sheriff Office’s precinct…

Andy McGrath will take over as principal of the Cedar River Middle School.

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Andy McGrath ready to begin as principal of Cedar River Middle School in Maple Valley

The first day on the job as principal of Eatonville Middle School, Andy McGrath saw a group of…

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Covington approves sublease agreement with King County Sheriff’s Office for precinct satellite office

The Covington City Council unanimously approved a sublease agreement with the King County Sheriff’s Office on Aug. 9.

Kathryn Hyatt shows off the final product of her chicken recipe. The recipe was for pecan chicken with avocado and blackberries.

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Maple Valley woman’s recipe makes top five in chicken competition

Kathryn Hyatt represented Maple Valley as a semi-regional finalist in the Foster Farms chicken cooking competition Aug. 12…

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Maple Valley City Council takes first step to reduce its carbon footprint

The Maple Valley City Council approved a resolution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at its July 25 meeting.

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19-year-old Renton resident pleads guilty to vehicular homicide for crash near Maple Valley

Cory Allyn Duke of Renton pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and reckless endangerment at the Kent Regional Justice…

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Shelters and food banks in Maple Valley, Covington and Kent hit with cuts

Non-profits in King County that provide food and a place to sleep for those in need were dealt…

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Vote to renew Veterans and Human Services Levy on Aug. 16 ballot for Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond

Non-profits in King County that provide food and a place to sleep for those in need were dealt…

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New boys soccer teams near Covington slams the door on opponents

The Rainier Valley Slammers U17 ‘93 boys team won the National Premiere League championship on Aug. 1 in…

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Henry’s Ridge in Maple Valley a work in progress

For those who enjoy running or mountain biking in the area there will soon be a new trail…