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City of Covington to host open house on state Route 516 improvement project

The open house, which will be held at the Covington City Hall council chambers, will be an opportunity…

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Holiday drive sober or get pulled over campaign begins Nov. 27

From 2008-2012, an average of 49 people died in traffic crashes in Washington between Thanksgiving and New Year’s…

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Kentlake baseball booster club to present Dreams into Realities

The event will include dinner, a silent auction and speakers Richard Thomas, a former UW tailback and Rose…

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Upcoming news and events at the Black Diamond Community Center | December

All senior programs are located at the Black Diamond Community Center, located at 31605 Third Ave (SR 169)…

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New text message service aids health insurance enrollment

For people who would prefer to get in-person assistance signing up for health insurance, the program eliminates the…

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Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council to hold next meeting Dec. 2

The Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council will hold its monthly meeting from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, Dec.…

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Former federal agent from Maple Valley charged with embezzlement and 30 counts of making false statements

A federal grand jury in Seattle indicted former ATF Special Agent and Group Supervisor James Contreras with embezzlement…

Letters to the Editor

City needs other fire station | Letter to the editor

The City Council of Black Diamond has an opportunity to have a desperately needed fire station in the…

Letters to the Editor

Good to see community support bond | Letter to the editor

I think that it is great that the teachers and some of the sport teams from Tahoma High…

The editorial cartoon of the week by artist Frank Shiers.

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Editorial cartoon of the week | Frank Shiers

The editorial cartoon of the week by artist Frank Shiers.

Sports

SPSL All-League awards and selections announced

Football players from Tahoma, Kentwood, and Kentlake among those recognized.

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Relay for Life to host informational meeting in Covington

Relay for Life of Black Diamond, Covington and Maple Valley will be hosting an informational meeting from 6-8…

Letters to the Editor

Public safety top priority for city going forward | Letter to the editor

Congratulations to the mayor-elect and council members-elect for their victories. Each of them will have a share of…

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Kent firefighters collecting toys for Toys for Joy

Toys for Joy is an annual event where new, unwrapped toys are collected, sorted, wrapped, and delivered to…

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Thanks to Good Samaritans | Letter to the editor

There are Good Samaritans in our community. God Bless them all.

Letters to the Editor

Thanks to voters | Letter to the editor

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the voters of the city of Black Diamond for…

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Kentwood volleyball fifth in state

Kentwood brought home the fifth place trophy at the 4A state volleyball tournament Nov. 15-16 at St. Martin's…

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Tahoma High School to host annual Powderpuff football game

Tickets are $5 for adults, $4 dollars for those age 18 and under, and family tickets for two…

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Covington community tree lighting Dec. 7

The city of Covington’s annual tree lighting celebration will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7…

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White River Buddhist Temple to conduct service to honor all veterans at Tahoma National Cemetery

The ceremony will be held at the flag pole in the Bronson Memorial Circle and will be officiated…