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Maple Valley seeks applicants for economic development and planning committees
The city of Maple Valley is recruiting applicants for the Economic Development Committee (EDC) and the Planning Commission.…
News
King County marks 40 years of charter government
The Metropolitan King County Council today celebrated 40 years of King County government operating under a County charter…
Life
SLIDE SHOW: Backcountry Horsemen’s Club prize ride
Anthony P. Haapasaari shot pictures for a slide show during the Tahoma Chapter Backcountry Horsemen's Club prize ride…
News
A King County library card may be the best Christmas gift for a tight budget
Looking for great family gifts at unbeatable prices? Take the whole family to get library cards.
News
Black Diamond Elementary School PTA serves Thanksgiving dinner
The Black Diamond Elementary PTA provided free Thanksgiving dinner for more than 120 people Nov. 22 in the…
News
Tahoma High graduate returns from duty in Iraq
Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Kyle J. Asplund has returned to the U.S. after serving overseas at a forward…
News
All safe following Covington apartment fire
A family of one adult and four children living in a Covington apartment were initially trapped by a…
Business
Puget Sound Energy to contribute to food banks in Maple Valley and Enumclaw
Budget-strapped families may find the holidays a little brighter this year thanks to local food banks and the…
News
Share the joy and toys at the Black Diamond Communtiy Center
Each year the Black Diamond Community Center provides Christmas for children of low-income families from Black Diamond, Ravensdale,…
Business
Rude dental office candy buy back a sweet deal
Joel and Danny Rude’s dental office in Maple Valley conducted their seventh annual candy buy back event. Though…
Life
SLIDE SHOW: Helping others drives community cause for food
Mark Pedeferri started something small and it turned into a nearly 900-pound event. Pedeferri, who lives near Covington,…
Obituaries
Dawn Sheri Anderson
Dawn Sheri (Osborn) Anderson May 27, 1971- Nov. 19, 2009 Dawn passed away last Thursday after a long…
Sports
BASKETBALL: South Puget Sound League North players to watch
Josh Smith Kentwood Center Senior Notable: 6-10, 285-pound UCLA-bound senior is worth price of admission.
Life
Crestwood students see rewards for commitment to fitness
After a summer spent eating smart, playing hard and learning about nutrition, the winner of the Cruzin’ Passport…
News
POLICE BLOTTER: Maple Valley and Covington
• Fruit theft On Nov. 30 a report was made of someone taking fruit off a tree over…
Letters to the Editor
Congratulations to Tahoma School District for United Way campaign support
On behalf of the Tahoma School District, and as the United Way district coordinator, I would like to…
News
Kent Fire Department organizes ‘Toys for Joy’
Once again, Kent Fire/Fire District 37, Kent Firefighters Local 1747 and the Kent Firefighters Foundation will organize and…
Life
‘Behold the Lamb’ concert performed Dec. 12
We invite you to join us for an evening of wonderful music and story as Cedarcreek Covenant Church…
News
Palmer Coking Coal offers free lumps of coal
As befits its coal mining roots, Black Diamond based Palmer Coking Coal is giving free “lumps of coal”…
News
King County Public Health opening four free H1N1 clinics
King County Public Health is opening up four free H1N1 vaccine clinics beginning Saturday, Dec. 5, and again…