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National Night Out in Covignton | Slide Show – Lois St. Peter
The Covington Police Department was joined by Kent firefighters, city officials and community members in the National Night…
Life
One September Afternoon | Poem by Leo Dangel
Anton Chekhov, the master of the short story, was able to see whole worlds within the interactions of…
Sports
Emerald Derby and Washington Oaks ready to run | Horse Racing
The sophomores take the spotlight next weekend with championship events in both 3-year-old divisions at Emerald Downs. The…
News
Auditions scheduled for Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra
Auditions are scheduled for 3-7 p.m. Aug. 25, 26, and 30 and 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 1…
Life
‘Summer Serenade’ performance by The Gateway Concert Band Aug. 16
The Gateway Concert Band will present the second concert of the summer, “Summer Serenade”, 7 p.m. Monday, Aug.…
Sports
Large field nominated to 75th running of Longacres Mile
Twenty-two handicap horses—including stakes winners from Washington, Canada, the Midwest and California—have been nominated to the $250,000 Longacres…
Sports
Winter Warlock and Carrabelle Harbor win stakes races at Emerald Downs | Horse Racing
Winter Warlock, whose daddy was runner-up in the 2004 Longacres Mile, appears to have a bright future of…
Sports
He’s All Heart wins feature at Emerald Downs | Horse Racing
He’s All Heart would not be denied Saturday at Emerald Downs. The gutsy and fast 4-year-old gelding rallied…
Sports
Bogachiel defeats elders in Johnsonville Purse at Emerald Downs | Horse Racing
Bogachiel took control early and poured it on late for a seven-length victory Friday in the $15,100 Johnsonville…
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Farmers Day at the Maple Valley Farmers Market Saturday, Aug. 7
Farmers are the heart and soul of any farmers market, and they are, indeed, the very core of…
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‘Drive Hammered, Get Nailed’ DUI campaign begins Aug. 12
Between Aug. 12 and September 6 extra driving under the influence or DUI patrols will travel King County…
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Maple Valley Food Bank collecting schools supplies for students
Maple Valley Food Bank and Emergency Services is now collecting new school supplies. Flyers and collection barrels are…
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Tahoma High math students score high at national convention
Tahoma High School math students scored high at the at the Mu Alpha Theta (MATH) National Convention in…
Letters to the Editor
Signs offensive and ignorant | Letter
Saturday morning I visited the Farmer’s Market in Maple Valley. Just outside the market were young people manning…
News
Teens lost in woods rescued by swift water technicians | Black Diamond Fire Department Report
LOST TEENS: Five teenage boys were hiking for several days and became disoriented, ran out of water, nearly…
Sports
Strawberry Topper gets sweet taste of victory in Ashbaugh Beal | Horse Racing
Strawberry Topper waited patiently behind a three-horse pace duel and held off a fast-closing Mulcahy for a head…
Life
Blue Angels through the lens of Chad Coleman | Slide Show
Chad Coleman, Bellevue Reporter photographer, shot the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight exhibition today, Aug. 5.
Sports
Premio Esmeralda Stakes for 2-year-old colts and geldings wide open | Horse Racing
The $50,000 Premio Esmeralda Stakes for 2-year-old colts and geldings appears to be a wide-open affair heading into…
Letters to the Editor
Rep. Simpson a poster child for ‘draining the swamp’ statement | Letter
Once again we see in the paper (July 30 edition, “Simpson arraigned and pleads not guilty) state Rep.…
News
Clothes dryer catches fire – no injuries and minimal damage to home | Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety
Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety firefighters were dispatched to a home fire at 4:42 p.m. Tuesday, August…