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Maple Valley Planning Commission votes to not recommend collective garden ban
Maple Valley Planning Commission votes to not recommend...
By TJ Martinell • June 12, 2012 2:09 pm

The Maple Valley Planning Commission voted to not recommend the proposed ordinance to ban collective gardens at its June 6 meeting.

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Emma Thomas takes a ride on one of the many attractions at the Maple Valley Days on Friday
2012 Maple Valley Days | Slideshow
By TJ Martinell • June 9, 2012 3:53 pm

Maple Valley residents braved the rainy weather to attend Maple Valley Days on Friday, June 8 at Lake Wilderness Park.

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Glacier Park Elementary second grade teacher Paula Emery points as she exclaims
Maple Valley teacher wins STAR 101.5’s Teacher of...
By TJ Martinell • June 7, 2012 2:10 pm

STAR 101.5 surprised Glacier Park Elementary teacher Paula Emery with the STAR 101.5 Teacher of the Week award Thursday.

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Crestwood Principal Thomas Shearer receives a welcome letter from a student while second grader Carter Ingram looks on.  Shearer was originally appointed as interim principal before being hired permanent in the late spring.
Shearer appointed as principal at Crestwood Elementary in...
By TJ Martinell • June 6, 2012 12:44 pm

While Tom Shearer may be new to the Kent School District he is not new to education.

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The uncertain criminal mind | Editorial
The uncertain criminal mind | Editorial
By TJ Martinell • June 5, 2012 7:13 pm

Last week provided one of the greatest contrast of outcomes due to pro-active citizens I’ve ever seen.

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Update | Cedar Heights Middle School in Covington evacuated after possible gas leak | Breaking news
Update | Cedar Heights Middle School in Covington...
By TJ Martinell • June 1, 2012 6:39 pm

Cedar Heights Middle School in Covington was evacuated this afternoon after there were reports of a potential gas leak, according to the Kent School District.

Ultimately no gas leak was found.

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Maple Valley Days set up to begin at Lake Wilderness Park
Maple Valley Days set up to begin at...
By TJ Martinell • June 1, 2012 6:39 pm

Set up for the annual event will begin on Monday, June 4th in the main parking lot at Lake Wilderness Park.

Ultimately no gas leak was found.

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Laura Bingle holds her handbag outside of the Maple Valley Fred Meyer where the attempted theft took place on Tuesday.
Man attempts to steal handbag outside Maple Valley...
By TJ Martinell • June 1, 2012 12:48 pm

Memo to would-be purse-snatchers in Maple Valley: You might want to seek business elsewhere.

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15-year-old girl fabricated stabbing story on Lake Wilderness Trail in Maple Valley | King County Sheriff
15-year-old girl fabricated stabbing story on Lake Wilderness...
By TJ Martinell • May 31, 2012 2:26 pm

The alleged stabbing of a 15-year-old girl near the Lake Wilderness Trail in Maple Valley last week was fabricated, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office.

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The King County Prosecutor’s Office and medical marijuana
The King County Prosecutor’s Office and medical marijuana
By TJ Martinell • May 31, 2012 12:13 pm

The King County Prosecutor’s Office position on collective gardens is very clear according to Deputy Chief of Staff Ian Goodhew.

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The unsafe notice posted on the front of Green Society Group in Maple Valley.
Green Society Group appeals to Maple Valley hearing...
By TJ Martinell • May 30, 2012 1:50 pm

Green Society Group has filed a notice of appearance with the Maple Valley Hearing Examiner to contest the city’s stop work order and unsafe notice.

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Kentwood senior Mykala Benjamin sprints to the finish line in the 100 meter race at the WIAA Track and Field State Championship at Mt. Tahoma in Tacoma on Friday
Kentwood girls take third at state | Track...
By TJ Martinell • May 29, 2012 4:02 pm

Kentwood girls lead the Kent and Tahoma track and field teams after taking third at the 4A WIAA State Championship meet last week at Mt. Tahoma High in Tacoma.

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Tahoma Junior High student Kristen Ward places flags in front of graves at Tahoma National Cemetery.
Tahoma Junior High students plant flags at Tahoma...
By TJ Martinell • May 25, 2012 7:45 pm

Tahoma Junior High students planted flags in front of graves at Tahoma National Cemetery on Wednesday and Thursday as part of an annual trip prior to Memorial Day.

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Kentwood senior Mykala Benjamin sprints to the finish line in the 100 meter race at the WIAA Track and Field State Championship at Mt. Tahoma in Tacoma on Friday
Kent, Tahoma track and field teams compete at...
By TJ Martinell • May 25, 2012 7:42 pm

Kent and Tahoma track and field athletes compete on th second day of the WIAA 4A Trac and Field State Championship at Mt. Tahoma in Tacoma on Friday.

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Plans shift for Valley Medical Center’s project in Covington
Plans shift for Valley Medical Center’s project in...
By TJ Martinell • May 23, 2012 5:52 pm

Valley Medical Center has changed its plans to open an emergency department in Covington, opting instead for an urgent and multi-specialty clinic.

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Zoning for northwest quadrant in Maple Valley approved by City Council
Zoning for northwest quadrant in Maple Valley approved...
By TJ Martinell • May 23, 2012 5:50 pm

It’s one small step for the northwest quadrant, one giant leap for future economic development in Maple Valley.

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Misconceptions about reporters | Editorial
Misconceptions about reporters | Editorial
By TJ Martinell • May 23, 2012 5:46 pm

Having been a reporter for only a few years, I’ve already encountered a lot of misconceptions, confusion and stereotypes about the profession from peers, friends and family. Some of them are humorous. Others, to put it mildly, elevate one’s heart rate considerably.

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Tahoma junior Courtney Cloud bats in a district tournament game.
Kent, Tahoma fastpitch teams compete at day two...
By TJ Martinell • May 23, 2012 1:07 pm

The Kentwood, Kentridge, Kentlake and Tahoma fastpitch teams competed at the West Central-Southwest District fastpitch tournament at Sprinker Recreational Center in Spanaway on May 18 and May 19.

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Kentwood senior Madelayne Varela runs the final leg in the 800 meter relay race at the West Central District III track and field meet at Mt. Tahoma in Tacoma.
Kentwood girls take third, Royals boys fourth at...
By TJ Martinell • May 23, 2012 12:55 pm

The Kentwood girls and Kent-Meridian boys put together strong performances at the West Central District meet on May 19-20 at Mt. Tahoma High in Tacoma.

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Former Kentwood student and assistant director Cassie Burn-Frederick applies face paint to Shaun Fisher
Final shows for Kentwood’s production of ‘Man of...
By TJ Martinell • May 23, 2012 12:35 pm

The final shows of Kentwood’s 2012 production of “Man of La Mancha” will start at 7 p.m. on May 24-26 at the Performing Arts Center.

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