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Hope for conservation funding approval for area between Maple Valley and Black Diamond

I am writing regarding significant grant funding that may be awarded to our community if Congress votes to…

Atta Boy Roy and jockey Calvin Borel in a morning workout at Churchill Downs

Sports

Washington-bred Atta Boy Roy to run in the $2-million Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Churchill Downs

Washington-bred Atta Boy Roy is listed at 12-1 on the morning line, but trainer Valorie lund is confident…

News

Drug dog finds marijuana and paraphernalia during traffic stop | Black Diamond Police Blotter

A vehicle was stopped by an officer for a traffic violation in the 31100 block of 3rd Avenue.…

Sports

Preps of the Week | The Covington-Maple Valley Reporter

Will Richmond, Emily Tanasse, Caleb Saulo, Jeff Thompson and Elizabeth Oosterhout at the Preps of the Week.

The Breast Center staff showcases a few of the donated handmade scarves.  Top from left: Patricia Marcella

News

The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center asks the community to knit for hope

The Breast Center at Valley Medical Center is calling all knitters and crocheters to help create pink scarves…

Sports

Four Maple Valley players recognized at soccer challenge

The 2010 Washington Recreation and Park Association Soccer Challenge State Competition in Auburn Oct. 24 included more than…

Business

Seattle Mariner Jay Buhner will sign autographs at Maple Valley KeyBank grand opening Nov. 13

Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame player Jay Buhner will help launch the new KeyBank branch in Maple Valley…

News

Drunk and stoned minor walking on Maple Valley Highway cited | Maple Valley-Covington Police Blotter

An officer noticed a subject walking along Maple Valley Highway. When the person was contacted, it appeared the…

Aitan Satterstron

Life

Treats and trucks bring out the witches, goblins and gremlins at the Maple Valley Community Center | Slide Show

The Greater Maple Valley Community Center Tricks or Trucks event brought out children and parents dressed in a…

News

Preparing for a cold and wet winter | Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety

Most of you have heard that we are in for a cold and wet winter. In fact, the…

News

Kent School District Board of Directors appoints Chris Loftis as communications director

The Kent School District Board of Directors approved the appointment of. Chris Loftis as the Kent School District’s…

News

City of Covington waives fees on temporary banners to help small businesses

The city of Covington in June heard requests from a small business owner about the high cost of…

Life

Dace’s Rock ‘n’ More offers free vocal class every Tuesday starting Nov. 2

The staff at Dace's Rock 'n' More believe there's a significant lack of singing in the world and…

News

Maple Valley library patrons to be honored Oct. 31

Maple Valley library will host an event to honor Helen and Nathan Gross, two longtime library patrons, and…

Sports

Live Updates | Kentlake vs. Kent-Meridian | Prep Football

Kentlake Falcons take on Kent-Meridian in a South Puget Sound League, 4A North Division game.

News

Spooky Swim set for Covington Aquatic Center

The Spooky Swim at the Covington Aquatic Center is schedule for 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30. The swim…

News

Man hit by fishing weight near eye | Black Diamond Fire Report

ISHING INJURY: A 40-year-old man was hit in the face with a fishing weight near his right eye.…

News

Driving too close and under the influence | Black Diamond Police Blotter

DUI: 31100 block of 3rd Avenue. An officer observed a vehicle traveling southbound in the 31100 block of…

News

Rep. Jay Rodne on the state budget, the legislature and taxes | Washington state’s 5th District

The 2010 political season is down to the final feverish days. The mail only general election ballots must…

Opinion

The fine art of being wrong | Gretchen Leigh

I declared to my daughter at the beginning of the school year I was not going to 10th…