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Maple Valley woman makes regional finals in Foster Farms chicken cooking competition

Kathryn Hyatt of Maple Valley will participate in the regional finals for the Foster Farms chicken cooking competition…

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Nothing wrong with caution | Editorial

While other recently graduated high school students are enjoying their final summer before going off to college, 19-year-old…

The dump truck burns as the Maple Valley Fire and Safety arrive on the scene.

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How a ride along in Maple Valley led to breaking news | Commentary

Riding with Officer Fred Didway July 28 made me feel like a kid again. My first recollection of…

Mary Osheskie with her son

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Maple Valley woman fights for a new smile after diagnosed with rare cancer

There is no scientific explanation for why Mary Osheskie got tongue cancer. The 32-year-old Maple Valley resident does…

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Neighborhood events planned for National Night Out in Black Diamond, Covington and Maple Valley

The cities of Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond will be participating in the 28th Annual National Night…

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Covington man accused of shooting inside Auburn casino charged by King County Prosecutor

The King County Prosecutor's Office filed charges today against a Covington man who is accused in the July…

Firefighters from Maple Fire and Safety put out the fire which erupted after the dump truck crashed.

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Dump truck flips and burns in Maple Valley on state Route 169

Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety and Maple Valley police officers responded to a dump truck accident on…

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King County creates new model for unincorporated areas including Maple Valley

The King County Council has adopted a new model for interaction between the county and residents living in…

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Maple Valley author goes digital with her new book “Chambers.”

For author Sarah Gerdes, who lives near Maple Valley, the path to publication has been nontraditional.

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Maple Valley City Council approves door-to-door sales ordinance

The Maple Valley City Council overturned the city's ban on peddlers and transient salesmen at its July 18…

Black Diamond baseball team

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Baseball was not just a pastime but a matter of pride | Black Diamond Miner Leagues Part III

Compared to the other sports in Black Diamond, baseball truly was in a league of its own.

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Metro Transit pushes for more ridership in Covington, Maple Valley and Black Diamond

In the past, if you missed the bus on routes such as 168, you had to wait for…

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Poem by Maple Valley writer transformed into play about life on The Ave

Homeless people, compassion and human dignity are the major topics of “The Ave.,” a new play written by…

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Covington gives out “Citizen of the Year” and Honorary Citizen of the Year” Awards.

George and Susan Pearson have been selected as Covington's "Citizens of the Year" while Richard and Ina Balash…

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Chamber planning inaugural Taste of Covington

A new event being planned by the Covington Chamber of Commerce called the Taste of Covington is slated…

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Feeding Maple Valley, Covington children during summer vacation

The number of students who qualify for free and reduced meals in the Tahoma and Kent school districts…

Jeanne Burbidge from the Washington State Department of Transportation presents Covington Mayor Margaret Harto with a plaque during the ceremony.

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Covington holds ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of state Route 516 Improvement Project

The city of Covington had a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the state Route 516…

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Maple Valley City Council approves a year-long moratorium on zoning for collective gardens and dispensaries for medical marijuana

The Maple Valley City Council approved a year-long moratorium on zoning for collective gardens and dispensaries for medical…

The Black Diamond 1926 soccer team with Charles “Chick” Thompson to the left of goalie

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Immigrants brought serious soccer chops to town | Black Diamond Miner Leagues Part II

Though baseball was the most prominent sport in Black Diamond, soccer held a special mark among the Welsh…

Cynthia Liggett speaks during the grand opening of the YWCA Passage Point. Liggett was a participant in the program.

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YWCA celebrates grand opening of Passage Point, a transitional facility near Maple Valley

The YWCA celebrated the grand opening of Passage Point, Thursday, July 7.