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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.

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City at a Crossroads Part I: The blood(less) Black Diamond Civil War of 1921

In 1921, Black Diamond resembled a war zone. The coal mines had ceased operation. A fence surrounded the…

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Covington author shoots for the stars with first novel

Covington resident Leslie Hodgson aimed high with her first published novel, a young adult fiction book that incorporates…

A Kentwood and Tahoma runner attempt to beat the other to the finish line during the junior varisty race.

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Tahoma and Kentwood race against Kent Meridian | Cross country

The Tahoma boys and girls cross country teams won their meets against Kentwood and Kent Meridian Wednesday at…

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New Maple Valley Community Center director impressed with close-knit community

Mark Pursley wants to learn more about Maple Valley. As the new executive director of the Greater Maple…

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Kentwood beats Kentlake, Auburn | Cross Country

Kentwood boys and girls cross country teams beat Kentridge and Auburn at a meet Wednesday at Clark Lake…

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Tahoma outruns Thomas Jeffersion, Mount Rainier | Cross Country

Tahoma boys and girls cross country teams raced against Thomas Jefferson and Mount Rainier Wednesday at Mount Rainier…

A pair of women cross the finish line together in the Wings of Karen 5K Bra Dash at Lake Wilderness Park Sept. 9. The event raised $30

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Maple Valley’s Wings of Karen takes flight with first fundraising event

Kristi Blair has done the seemingly impossible. She managed to get 10-year-old boys and full grown men to…

Tahoma Robotics Club President Mackenzie Dowel works on the robot while senior Emily Burlison observes. Dowel hosted an all-girls robotics competition for her senior project.

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A first FIRST for Tahoma robotics club

Tahoma senior Mackenzie Dowel wasn’t the first girl to join a robotics club. But last weekend as a…

The 1915 Ravensdale mine explosion killed over 30 miners and eventually led to the city's disincorporation

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Series to ask what-if with historical events in Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond

I will write a series that will examine three historical events in Covington, Maple Valley and Black Diamond.

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Maple Valley reaches tentative settlement agreement with Green Society Group

The legal wrangling over medical marijuana in Maple Valley has ended.

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43-year-old man arrested for allegedly setting fire to tow truck in Maple Valley

A 43-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to a tow truck Friday, according to Maple…

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Tahoma girls take fourth at Curtis Invitational | Cross Country

The Tahoma boys and girls cross country teams participated in the Curtis Invitational at Chambers Creek Properties Central…

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Kent Meridian races at Tomahawk Twilight Invitational | Cross country

Kent Meridian boys and girls cross country competed at the Twlight Invitational at the Cedarcrest Golf Course in…

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Kentridge races at Nike Pre-Nations in Portland | Cross country

Kentridge boys and girls cross country teams raced at the Nike Pre-Nationals at Portland Meadows Race Track on…

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Kentwood races at Tomahawk Twilight Invitational | Cross country

Kentwood boys and girls cross country competed at the Tomahawk Twilight Invitational at the Cedarcrest Golf Course in…

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Kentwood senior designs an anti-bullying fashion statement

Haley Larson’s winning shoe design speaks loudly on the topic of bullying.

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Boy honored by Black Diamond City Council for saving child’s life at Great Wolf Lodge

A Black Diamond Elementary student received the Hometown Hero Award from the Black Diamond City Council for saving…

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Getting tough in the Black Diamond mud with Tough Mudder this weekend

Tough Mudder course designer Nolan Kombol thinks there’s no better place to have a mud-laden obstacle course than…

Opinion

College is not a one-size-fits-all institution | Editorial

What is the point of an education? Is it for intellectual enlightenment? Is it to help us make…

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Kentwood boys take first at Three Course Challenge in Oregon | Cross country

Kentwood boys cross country team took first place at the Three Course Challenge at the Seaside 3 Course…