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State Sen. Joe Fain representing Covington elected to leadership post in Senate

State Sen. Joe Fain was elected as the floor leader by his caucus, one of four top leadership…

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Maple Valley Community Center Truck or Treats event a success | Letter

Once again, garbage trucks, a tow truck, a school bus, and a police car all collided to provide…

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Covington City Council approves increase for 2013 property tax levy

The Covington City Council adopted the regular property tax levy for 2012 for collection in 2013 at their…

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City of Seattle, King County selected as pilot STAR communities

Leadership in creating sustainable, livable communities results in invitations to participate with 30 sustainability leaders across the U.S.…

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King County Council hears public testimony on Eastside Rail Corridor purchase agreement

The Metropolitan King County Council will take public testimony on the proposed purchase of a portion of the…

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King County man sentenced for sex trafficking | U.S. District Court

Two Western Washington men, defendants in separate investigations, were sentenced today in U.S. District Court for human trafficking,…

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Residents evacuate home after smelling natural gas | Mountain View Fire and Rescue – Black Diamond Fire Report

Mountain View Fire and Rescue - Black Diamond Fire Report Nov. 20-26

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Witte Road intersection on state Route 169 in Maple Valley to be closed Monday

Witte Road will be closed at the intersection to both northbound and southbound state Route 169 at starting…

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Vandal attempts to cut down Covington community tree in roundabout, causing significant damage, but Holiday Tree Lighting event will go on

In the early morning hours Saturday a vandal sawed into Covington's community tree in the Don Henning Roundabout…

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Stay informed and involved in political process | Letter

You may have been disappointed regarding the ballot box results. However, I encourage you accept the voice of…

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Mullet sworn-in to represent 5th Legislative District, including Maple Valley

Sen. Mark Mullet was sworn-in by Chief Justice Barbara Madsen yesterday to represent the 5th Legislative District in…

Comic strip by Tyler Friesen

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Comic strip of the week by Tahoma student Tyler Friesen

Tyler Friesen is a Tahoma student and lives in Ravensdale.

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Fire fighters host survivor assembly at Mattson Middle School in Covington

Mattson Middle School students learned about fire safety procedures by competing in races during an assembly hosted by…

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Tahoma honored again for students’ participation in AP program

Tahoma is among 17 school districts in Washington state honored for continued growth of the College Board’s Advanced…

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Covington seeks volunteers for Parks and Recreation Commission

Covington is currently looking for volunteers to serve on their Parks and Recreation Commission.

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Very Merry Christmas House near Covington to host Santa Food Drive Dec. 9

The Very Merry Christmas House will host a Santa Food Drive at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9.

Graphic by Frank Shiers

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Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

Kentlake’s Stephanie Luce shows off her letter of intent to Concordia University Nov. 26.

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Kentlake’s Luce signs letter to play hoops

Kentlake senior Stephanie Luce signed a letter of intent Monday to play basketball at Concordia University in Portland,…

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Donations of shoes to help foster children in Maple Valley

Dozens of families in and around Maple Valley have opened their homes to foster children.

Rainier Youth Choirs

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Rainier Youth Choirs perform in Kent Dec. 15

The Rainier Youth Choir will perform at their annual holiday choral concert, “The Heavens are Singing,” at 3…