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Union sets date for annual charity horseshoes tournament near Maple Valley Aug. 4

Machinists Union Local Lodge 751-E’s ninth annual “Shoes for Puppies” horseshoe tournament will be Aug. 4 near Maple…

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Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety to host community emergency response team class

The Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety will host a community emergency response team (CERT) class starting September.

Kentwood High School student Emma Kroll

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Kentwood students participate in Multicare Nurse Camp at Multicare Tacoma

Using surgical tools to remove colorful Skittles candy from a mannequin was one of the hands-on lessons for…

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New ramps at I-5 and SR 18 let drivers ‘fly over’ congestion

Sometimes the best way to avoid a traffic jam is to fly over it.

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Motocross opening in August at Pacific Raceways

The long-awaited return of motocross to the Puget Sound region will happen in early August as Pacific Raceways…

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Washington State Patrol rolls out last Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor

It’s the end of era for the Washington State Patrol.

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Husband and daughter plead guilty to stealing $111,705 from state healthcare programs

Daughter frequently billed Medicaid while father splurged on a new home, Seahawks tickets.

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Area celebrities and King County elections departments partner to help voters ‘Be Informed’

What do celebrities like Rick Steves have in common with voters? The importance of reading and following instructions,…

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King County closed for all species of shellfish harvesting due to paralytic shellfish poison | Public Health – Seattle & King County

Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) has been detected at levels of concern in shellfish samples collected from King County…

Business

Taxable retail sales increase 4.7 percent in first quarter

Taxable retail sales increased 4.7 percent to $24.1 billion during the first quarter of 2012 compared to the…

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King County executive proposes boundaries community service areas including Greater Maple Valley/Cedar River

New program reforms County’s outreach and engagement for rural and urban unincorporated areas.

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To beat the blast, get over Snoqualmie Pass before 8 p.m. weeknights | WSDOT

As daylight lingers until 9 p.m. on Snoqualmie Pass, the blasting time remains from 8 p.m. to 9…

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Robbery suspect shot after attempting torun over police officer | King County Sheriff’s Office

SeaTac- A 27 year old man was shot by police early Thursday morning while trying to run over…

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The Museum of Flight celebrates Seafair and the Blue Angels

The Museum of Flight offers a full-throttle celebration of Seafair and the Blue Angels with the Aug. 4-5…

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Georgia Peach Puppy Rescue goes online

Georgia Peach Puppy Rescue,Seattle has joined other animal welfare organizations in the area that list their homeless pets…

Graphic courtesy of Tyler Friesen

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Comic strip of the week by Tahoma student/cartoonist Tyler Friesen

Tyler Friesen is a student in the Tahoma School District and lives in Ravensdale.

A man and his son enjoy a donut at Kids Day at the Maple Valley Farmers Market July 14.

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Kids Day at Maple Valley Farmers Market | Slideshow

The Maple Valley Farmers Market celebrated Kids Day July 14 with games and prizes, face-paintings.

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.

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King County Department of Information Technology wins three achievement awards

King County Department of Information Technology has won three prestigious Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties.

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King County closed for all species of shellfish harvesting

Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) has been detected at levels of concern in shellfish samples collected from King County…