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Sen. Joe Fain with guests from the Institute for Community Learning at the Senate rostrum.

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Kent student leaders visit Capitol, remember Dr. King

Members of the Kent-based Institute for Community Leadership visited the Capitol campus and addressed the Senate’s education committee…

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Maple Valley Creative Arts Council updates Jan. 21

Upcoming events include Open Mic Night, Third Word Wednesday and Tahoma music faculty concert.

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Burn ban lifted at 1 p.m. Monday in King County | Puget Sound Clean Air Agency

The purpose of a burn ban is to reduce the amount of pollution that is creating unhealthy air.…

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Showdown for top spot in SPSL North Tuesday night when Auburn travel to Tahoma | Prep Boys Basketball

The Bears are 10-3 and in second place in the division. One of the Trojans' two losses came…

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Free flu vaccination clinics | King County

People without health insurance can get best protection against flu.

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Kentlake High awarded grant to help increase access to advance placement courses

The goal of the grant is to increase the number of underrepresented minority and female high school students…

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Covington City Council will interview candidates for the Parks and Recreation Commission Tuesday

Candidates for openings on Covington's Parks and Recreation Commission will interview during a special meeting Tuesday at City…

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Covington Community Sports hosts Hot Spot Basketball competition for children Feb. 11

This basketball skills competition is open to boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 14 as…

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Maple Valley photographer Nicolette Oliver recognized for third year in a row by WeddingWire’s Bride’s Choice awards

This is the third win for Photography By Nicolette, having also received the award in 2010 and 2011.

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Des Moines man sentenced for possession of child pornography

Defendant with 1991 Texas conviction possessed more than 30,000 images of child pornography.

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State Parks Commission will consider fee policy revision

At its regular meeting next week in Ocean Shores, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will consider…

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Secretary of State Kim Wyman’s legislative goals include Heritage Center completion

A relaunch of the previously authorized Washington State Heritage Center and election improvements are the centerpieces of new…

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The coming week at the King County Council | Jan. 21-25

Board members are scheduled to discuss and possibly act on: · A resolution amending the 2013 annual Budget…

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Burn ban added to King County | Puget Sound Clean Air Agency

Due to continuing cold weather and rising air pollution, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is issuing a…

Obituaries

Nathan Robert Smith

Nathan Robert Smith Nathan Robert Smith, age 29, a beloved husband and son passed away on January 6,…

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KSD Hosts Technology Event for Students and Community

The Kent School District is hosting the annual Technology Exposition atthe Kent ShoWare Center from 6-9 p.m. on…

Firefighters from three local stations responded to a fire that damaged a motorhome and a detached garage in Maple Valley on Jan. 16.

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Firefighters from three local stations respond to fire

Motorhome and a detached garage damaged in Maple Valley fire.

Editorial cartoon of the week

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Editorial cartoon of the week | Frank Shiers

This editorial cartoon by Frank Shiers was published in the Jan. 18 issue of the Covington-Maple Valley-Black Diamond…

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Local author publishes book

Author BJ Farish has released his new book “Shattering Your Barriers: Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Ultimate Success.”

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Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council updates

Council takes positions on local issues, sends out survey.