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Maple Valley’s ex-city manager to be paid for advice

Maple Valley’s former city manager will be paid a maximum of $10,000 for work that could include smoothing…

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Things to know if you drive 405

If you’re an I-405 commuter, next week won’t be a great one for the drive. Construction crews, continuing…

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Live bluegrass for arts center unveiling

The new Maple Valley Creative Arts Center will be unveiled to the public during an open house from…

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Teen dies in river near Ravensdale

A teenage male died after falling into the Green River at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park in the Ravensdale are…

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Thank you for the amazing article written by Erick Walker about the Tahoma High School gymnastics team’s car…

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Washington voters will pick Obama and Rossi

Election day is still a couple months away, but I’m ready to make some predictions on how our…

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Simpson-Hargrove race warming up

The most heated local contest this election season is between state Rep. Geoff Simpson and Mark Hargrove. Here’s…

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The case for schools

Education is the lifeblood of a free and democratic society. In today’s global, competitive economy, we must provide…

Dr. Geoff Goebel treats Shasta

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What sends dogs to the doctor most often? Here’s the Top 10 | Column

Recently I came across some information that I found interesting: Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) published its list of…

Sheep from the Pines Farm in Maple Valley were among the Puyallup Fair’s attractions in the animal barns last Saturday on opening weekend. The fair continues seven days a week through Sept. 21.

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Meet ewe you at the Fair

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Maple Valley pioneer celebrates her 90th birthday this Saturday

Ione Herrin, a longtime resident of the Shadow Lake area and a pioneer of Maple Valley, will celebrate…

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Your government

Following is a list of regularly scheduled public meetings of local government:

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CALENDAR

Creative Movement and Dance classes: 11 a.m.-noon Tuesdays. Open to ages 3-5. Afternoon classes for older children available.…

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Big weekend for Mitchell, record for McCanna | Emerald Downs racing

For Gallyn Mitchell, it was another one of those weekends. Last Saturday, Mitchell rode five winners on the…

Fifth and sixth-grade students and their teacher

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Elementary school replacement in the works

With school construction costs continuing to escalate, the Kent School District has turned its attention to a new…

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Covington Reporter’s historic archives to appear online

The entire historic archive of the Covington Reporter will be made freely available online.

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Kentwood gets right answer in football opener

For a football program that prides itself on success, the Kentwood Conquerors entered the new season Saturday at…

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Jaime Kiley Buyagawan

Jaime Kiley Buyagawan, Sr. Jaime Kiley Buyagawan, Sr. died Sept. 7, 2008 in Covington, WA at the age…

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Lower gas prices wouldn’t be as good as they sound

George Kelley’s letter (“Like oil and water,” Aug. 27, Reporter) demanding that the American public pressure congressional representatives…

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Change on 5th District Democrats’ minds

At least one of them figures it can’t happen quickly, but Democrats running for the Legislature in the…