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Kent Fire Department firefighters battle a home blaze Tuesday started by a discarded cigarette.

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Kent firefighters battle home fire started by a discarded cigarette

Kent firefighters were dispatched to the 16400 block of SE 235 Street at 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 6,…

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Man arrested for assault after slapping 11-year-old neighbor | Maple Valley-Covington Police Blotter

A man was arrested for fourth degree assault after slapping an 11 year old neighbor, which left a…

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Covington MultiCare to open Urgent Care Center around the clock this fall

MultiCare Covington Clinic announced it will expand the operating hours of the Urgent Care Clinic to 24-hours a…

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Man talking on cell phone arrested for suspended license and warrant | Black Diamond Police Blotter

An officer saw a driver talking on his cell phone. The 25-year-old male driver had a suspended license…

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Golf for Kids Classic thank you

On Friday, June 25, 2010, local golfers took to the field to support the youth in our community…

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The Greater Maple Valley Area Council Area Council meeting set for July 12

The Greater Maple Valley Area Council next monthly meeting on Monday is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. Monday, July…

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Stakes race doubleheader at Emerald Downs July 11 | Horse Racing

Stakes action switches into high gear as Emerald Downs presents a stakes doubleheader on Sunday, July 11.

Linsey Watanabe danced to the music of the band Turn Back Time at Lake Wilderness Park Sunday during the Fourth of July celebration.

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Fourth of July fun and games at Lake Wilderness | Slide Show

The Fourth of July celebration at Lake Wilderness Park drew a large crowd, but many kept their coat…

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My Hometown! | Poem by Donal Heffernan

I live in Nebraska, where we have a town named Homer. Such a humble, homely name and, as…

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Clair Annette finds win column in King County Handicap at Emerald Downs | Horse Racing

Clair Annette rediscovered her winning ways Sunday at Emerald Downs. The 7-year-old mare, voted Top Claimer in 2008…

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Kent fire displaces three – not related to fireworks

A Kent Fire investigator is looking into the cause of a house fire that took place in the…

Michael Fahley received his Eagle Scout award June 7.

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Eagle Scout award present to Michael Fahley

Michael Fahley received his Eagle Scout award June 7, the highest rank awarded by the Boy Scouts of…

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Dispose of unused fireworks properly

State Fire Marshal Charles M. Duffy announced today that consumer fireworks should not be stored in a home…

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Highdleburg runs to winner’s circle in Emerald Downs feature | Horse Racing

Highdleburg continued his amazing season with a 1 ¾-length victory over Chickasaw Purse in the feature race Friday…

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Living the dream with Barbara’s Love | Horse Racing

The way Jeff Stoddard sees it, pretty much everybody should be able to own at least a small…

Collin Leppard

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Maple Valley Farmers Market watermelon eating contest, patriotic hat contest and live music by Ron Porzio | Slide Show

The Saturday Maple Valley Farmers Market featured a patriotic hat contest, watermelon eating contest, music by Ron Porzio…

Letters to the Editor

Time has come to work together in Black Diamond | Letter

As you are aware I have been a life-ling resident of this town, a member of this city's…

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Royal Game takes the crown in Friday feature at Emerald Downs | Horse Racing

Royal Game and jockey Juan Gutierrez opened a long early lead and held off the closers for a…

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Thank you for successful 12th annual Maple Valley Days Arts Festival

The success of the 12th annual Maple Valley Days Arts Festival was attributed to many people and entities.…

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Matt Hagen hosts autograph session July 10

Have a need for speed? If so, head to Pacific Raceways from July 9-11 to watch the 23rd…