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Tim Eyman’s I-1185 appears to be ready for ballot

Our Elections Division has counted the signatures for Tim Eyman’s latest initiative, I-1185.

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League of American Bicyclists releases 2012 state rankings | Washington leads nation

For the fifth year in a row, Washington leads the nation as the most Bicycle Friendly State. The…

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Helicopter pilot pleads guilty to conspiracy to import marijuana | U.S. District Court

A Canadian helicopter pilot who flew loads of drugs into the U.S. from Canada for organized criminal groups…

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$50,000 Seattle Slew Handicap jockey talk | Emerald Downs

JOCKEY WILLIAM ANTONGEORGI, ITALIAN BOY, WINNER: “I wanted to give my horse an easy lead, but we had…

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$50,000 Seattle Slew Handicap notes | Emerald Downs

Track & State Record: 1:39 3/5, Kid Katabatic (5), July 26, 1998

Letters to the Editor

The roll-your-own cigarette case dismissed

Retailers operating machines that allow their customers to roll their own cigarettes must continue affixing cigarette tax stamps…

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MultiCare Nurse Camp to give high school students hands-on experience in health care

97 students selected for ninth-annual camp July 16-20 in Tacoma

Graphic by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.

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Covington girl chosen as finalist in National America Miss Washington Pageant Aug. 10-12

Allissa Gustafson from Covington has been chosen as a finalist in the National America Miss Washington Pageant which…

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Night road work to continue on Witte Road in Maple Valley starting Monday

Nightly work on Witte Road will continue starting July 16 and ending on Friday, July 20.

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Covington City Council passes ordinance approving petition to vacate area near Wax Road

The Covington City Council passed an ordinance at their July 10 meeting approving a petition to vacate approximately…

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The Covington City Council passed ordinance at July 10 meeting

The Covington City Council passed a ordinance at their meeting July 10.

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Black Diamond Library to host play production July 26

The Black Diamond Library will host "The Dreaming Tree Play" at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 26.

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Kids’ Day at Maple Valley Farmers’ Market July 14

The Maple Valley Farmers Market will have games and prizes, face-painting and Donut Art sponsored by George’s Bakery…

Graphic courtesy of Tyler Friesen

Opinion

Comic strip of the week by Tahoma cartoonist Tyler Friesen

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

Letters to the Editor

Why Pflug opposes Rossi’s appointment | Letter

I am speaking out after Rossi's appointment, initially thwarted by skeptical Councilmembers, because it is the next step…

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Maple Valley man found in Oregon | Missing person

Maple Valley resident Todd Partain was found after he was reported missing more than a month ago, according…

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King County Council Committee to take public testimony on proposed RapidRide alignments, stations July 17

The Metropolitan King County Council’s Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee will take public input on the proposed alignments…

Letters to the Editor

Rossi wrong choice for State Senate appointment | Letter

The Senate appointment should be about constituent service, not about using a state office for campaign purposes.

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Friends of the Black Diamond Library to hold meeting July 18

The Friends of the Black Diamond Library will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18.