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Palmer Coking Coal Co. in Black Diamond offers “lumps of coal” to raise money for Vine Maple Place

For six years, Palmer Coking Coal Co. has made a tradition of giving out free "lumps of coal"…

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Stolen vehicle set on fire after being abandoned | Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety

Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Report Nov. 26 - Dec. 2

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U.S. Attorney’s Office issues statement about marijuana law

The U.S. Attorney's Office issued the following statement Wednesday in connection with Washington's new marijuana law that became…

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Covington to accept donations to replace vandalized community tree

The city of Covington is prepared to accept donations from the public toward the costs associated with replacing…

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Tahoma Junior High collecting toys for Maple Valley Food Bank

Tahoma Junior High is currently collecting toys for the Maple Valley Food Bank and Emergency Services.

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The Storehouse in Covington accepting donations for Christmas store for low income families

The Storehouse in Covington is accepting toys for their Christmas store for low income families.

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Foundation releases best practices for Open Public Meetings Act

The Freedom Foundation today released Best Practices for Public Agency Compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act, a…

The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra.

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Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra to hold holiday concert Dec. 14

The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra will hold their second concert of the 2012-2013 season entitled, “A Not…

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Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

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Spirits sales up 2.9 percent for first four months of privatization

Despite some serious stockpiling in May, spirits sales by volume were 2.9 percent higher during the first four…

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Open house for residents of unincorporated areas around Maple Valley with King County council members today at Hobart Community Church

Residents of unincorporated King County in the Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River Area CSA can meet with County officials…

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Eastside economy expects growth next year, survey says

The Eastside economy should see growth over the next year, according to a consumer shopping survey conducted by…

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Soos Creek Park Restoration event to be held Saturday in Kent

The Sierra Club South King County Group, Friends of Soos Creek Park, and Rainier Audubon in coordination with…

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Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

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King County prosecutor pushes for increased sentences in juvenile gun crime laws

King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg announced a renewed effort aimed at increasing sentence ranges for juveniles who illegally…

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King County Council updates Comprehensive Plan dealing with unincorporated communities around Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond

The King County Council unanimously adopted the 2012 updates to the King County Comprehensive Plan.

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Kentwood graduate makes two touchdowns for Eastern Washington University over weekend

Kentwood High graduate Demitrius Bronson, a running back for Eastern Washington University, added 76 yards rushing and a…

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Recount for 47th Legislative District race to be held today

The recount for the 47th Legislative District race between Rep. Mark Hargrove and challenger Bud Sizemore will be…

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Lights at the Lodge event to be held at Lake Wilderness Lodge in Maple Valley Wednesday

Maple Valley’s annual Holiday Lights Celebration will be held 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 at the Lake Wilderness…

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Maple Valley Transportation Benefit District to establish fee Dec. 10

The Maple Valley Transportation Benefit District Board will establish the annual fee for drivers at 6:30 p.m. Dec.…