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Greater Maple Valley Community Center’s annual Truck or...
By TJ Martinell • November 1, 2012 5:57 pm

Maple Valley kids got a chance to climb aboard a truck while getting candy at the Greater Maple Valley Community Center’s annual Truck or Treats event Wednesday.

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Brad Toft and Mark Mullet seek to fill spot left open by Maple Valley’s Cheryl Pflug
Brad Toft and Mark Mullet seek to fill...
By TJ Martinell • November 1, 2012 12:00 pm

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

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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
Maple Valley mom pieces puzzle together with Flipzles
By TJ Martinell • November 1, 2012 1:43 pm

In an age when Nintendo 3DS’ and iPads have replaced traditional toys, Vicki Lewis has decided to solve one puzzle with another one.

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Third run at seat for David Spring, this time against Chad Magendanz of Issaquah
Third run at seat for David Spring, this...
By TJ Martinell • November 1, 2012 1:10 pm

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 implore council to build fields
By TJ Martinell • October 31, 2012 4:01 pm

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

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Update | Tahoma boys take home district cross country crown | Cross country
Update | Tahoma boys take home district cross...
By TJ Martinell • October 31, 2012 1:33 pm

It was payback time for the Tahoma boys cross country team as the Bears narrowly clinched the Westisde Classic District title over Gig Harbor Oct. 27 at American Lake Golf Course.

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Tahoma boys win Westside Classic title, girls take second | Cross Country
Tahoma boys win Westside Classic title, girls take...
By TJ Martinell • October 29, 2012 7:14 pm

It was payback time for the Tahoma boys cross country team as the Bears narrowly clinched the Westisde Classic District title over Gig Harbor Oct. 27.

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City at a Crossroads Part III: How the 2001 election shaped Covington
City at a Crossroads Part III: How the...
By TJ Martinell • October 25, 2012 4:32 pm

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

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Car tab fees could go up for Maple Valley drivers to pay for road work
Car tab fees could go up for Maple...
By TJ Martinell • October 24, 2012 1:09 pm

Maple Valley residents face either paying an extra $20 for their license tab renewals for road infrastructure or cuts in city park programs and other services.

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Uproar over rumors of change to Black Diamond’s police
Uproar over rumors of change to Black Diamond’s...
By TJ Martinell • October 24, 2012 12:54 pm

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

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Tahoma boys and girls win South Puget Sound League title | Cross Country
Tahoma boys and girls win South Puget Sound...
By TJ Martinell • October 23, 2012 8:04 pm

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

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Ravensdale in the early 1910s. There were actually two towns
City at a Crossroads Part II: Ravensdale’s mine...
By TJ Martinell • October 18, 2012 3:00 pm

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

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Stroller Strides member Natalie Stumpges and her two children
Mom turned business owner reaps rewards in Maple...
By TJ Martinell • October 18, 2012 3:27 pm

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

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Kentwood senior Patrick Daly goes to return his opponent's shot during a match.
Kentwood’s Daly finds his place on the court...
By TJ Martinell • October 17, 2012 11:00 am

Kentwood senior Patrick Daly started out not knowing how to hold a rally or a racket properly when he took to the tennis court.

Three years later, through constant improvement, including practicing in the rain and snow, he’s become the top player for the Conquerors boys tennis team.

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Our view of an accusation | Editorial
Our view of an accusation | Editorial
By TJ Martinell • October 17, 2012 1:47 pm

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

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Kentridge outruns Kentlake, Mount Rainier | Cross Country
Kentridge outruns Kentlake, Mount Rainier | Cross Country
By TJ Martinell • October 15, 2012 8:20 pm

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

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A Kentwood and Tahoma runner attempt to beat the other to the finish line during the junior varisty race.
Tahoma races against Kentwood, Kent-Meridian at Lake Wilderness...
By TJ Martinell • October 15, 2012 4:51 pm

Tahoma boys and girls cross country teams won their last league meet against Kentwood and Kent-Meridian Wednesday at Lake Wilderness Park.

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The only house in Morganville still in its original condition at the end of Union Drive. The Black Diamond Historical Society hopes to one day buy the house and turn it into a historical site like the railroad station.
City at a Crossroads Part I: The blood(less)...
By TJ Martinell • October 11, 2012 3:17 pm

In 1921, Black Diamond resembled a war zone. The coal mines had ceased operation. A fence surrounded the perimeter, while armed guards stood on watchtowers, platforms and eventually would escort miners to work to protect them from attacks by union members.

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Covington author shoots for the stars with first novel
Covington author shoots for the stars with first...
By TJ Martinell • October 11, 2012 2:59 pm

Covington resident Leslie Hodgson aimed high with her first published novel, a young adult fiction book that incorporates her love of stars with her background in horseback riding.

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A Kentwood and Tahoma runner attempt to beat the other to the finish line during the junior varisty race.
Tahoma and Kentwood race against Kent Meridian |...
By TJ Martinell • October 11, 2012 1:28 pm

The Tahoma boys and girls cross country teams won their meets against Kentwood and Kent Meridian Wednesday at Lake Wilderness Park in Maple Valley.

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