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Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council meeting recap

The Area Council discussed the fire district levy, the Cedar River Council and the citizen's survey and ballot…

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What’s Blooming Now at Lake Wilderness Arboretum | April 8

According to CNN Health, the sights, smells and sounds of a garden can promote relaxation and reduce stress.…

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Less taxes with a new levy? An explanation of how it works

Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety has received several calls from residents asking the fire district to explain…

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Airman Dillon Cornelius graduates from basic training

Cornelius is the son of Lisa and Ron Cornelius of Kent. He is a 2012 graduate of Kentlake…

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Kent School District to host Washington state achievement awards at Kentwood

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy Dorn and State Board of Education Chair Jeff Vincent will be recognizing…

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Maple Valley Library reopening April 27

A reopening celebration for the Maple Valley Library will be held on April 27 from 10 a.m. to…

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King County sounding the alarm as harmful weeds begin to grow this spring

County experts provide information at local events to help teach residents how to identify and control noxious and…

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Weekly Roll Call Report | Olympia Legislature

The bill authorizes the state Housing Finance Commission to make loans for down payment assistance for low- to…

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King County Council meeting highlights | April 8-12

An ordinance adopting a framework for behavioral health services in King County (Ordinance 2013-0018).

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Burien shooting suspect sought | King County Sheriff

Burien Police Officers and King County Sheriff’s detectives are looking for a man wanted in connection with a…

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April by Algernon Charles Swinburne | Poets.org

When the fields catch flower And the underwood is green, And from bower unto bower

Cedar Valley Elementary fifth grader Edgardo Eguia shows off the results of his science fair project. Eguia soaked chicken bones in vinegar to make them pliable and rubbery.

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Students, families and dignitaries pack Cedar Valley Elementary gym for science fair and expo | Slideshow

Grant money and Title I funds helped cover costs of the science fair which feature more than 90…

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Greater Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce getting ready for annual Hooked on Fishing event

The 11th annual Hooked on Fishing celebration of the opening day of trout season starts Friday, April 26

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Southeast King County Parkinson’s Support Group to meet April 16 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Covington

One of the group's new members, Jim Meucci, will be talking about his and his wife-caregiver Marilyn Meucci…

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Green River Community College invited to join Achieving the Dream network

As part of the ATD network, Green River will analyze data across many different areas to identify institutional…

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Peace Lutheran Church will host blood drive Saturday, April 27

Giving blood and provide the gift of life April 27.

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St. George Episcopal Church in Maple Valley hosts its annual rummage, plant and bake sale April 19-20

A percentage of the sale will be donated to Vine Maple Place, the Maple Valley Food Bank and…

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Maple Valley City Council seeks volunteers for new Public Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will assist the council in its selection of public art that will be funded through…

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.

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Man killed, woman critically injured in early morning shooting

A man was killed and a woman was critically injured early this morning in Maple Valley according to…