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Herbicide used to ward off weeds in Lake Wilderness

The city of Maple Valley is treating Lake Wilderness with an herbicide in an effort to control invasive,…

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Another bridge in need of repairs

Safety-related concerns have been raised about another bridge in southeast King County, this one part of Southeast Green…

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Applicants sought for city Planning Commission

Covington officials have begun accepting applications for appointment to a vacancy on the city’s Planning Commission.

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Deputies and county have tentative new deal

King County and the union for its sheriff deputies have reached a tentative agreement on a new five-year…

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Voter registration deadlines near

Deadlines are approaching for voters who either need to register or change their voter records in order to…

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Less deputies would lose jobs under King County Sheriff’s budget proposal

King County Sheriff Sue Rahr has developed a proposed 2009 budget that she said offers creative ways to…

Opinion

Covington Verizon tax — there’s a way out | Forum

I’ve recently been reading the letters to the editor regarding the Covington utility tax that non-city residents are…

Life

You want creepiness? I’ll give you creepiness | Pat Cashman

Compared to other living things, we humans are peculiar in lots of ways. This brilliant insight occurred to…

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Deputies and county have tentative deal

King County and the union for its sheriff deputies have reached a tentative agreement on a new five-year…

Opinion

Take advantage of new King County animal shelter hours | Editorial

Sometimes the solutions to a problem are as plain as the whisker on a cat’s face. King County’s…

Maple Valley’s McKay Allen will spend the next two years on a mission in Ukraine.

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Ukraine, Mexico missions await Maple Valley men

Two young Maple Valley men are preparing to serve as missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of…

Reggie Garrett and the Snake Oil Peddlers will lead off the “Music in the Park” lineup at Lake Wilderness Park.

Life

‘Music in the Park’ kicks off Friday at Lake Wilderness

Maple Valley Parks and Recreation Department’s “Music in the Park” starts tomorrow with the first of five concerts…

Life

Out & About in Covington | July 9

A look at what's going on events-wise in the Covington area.

Life

Miss Auburn looks forward to Miss Washington Pageant | Q&A

Cara Rudd, a well-traveled entertainer who has appeared on stages since she was 7 years old and has…

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Kent superintendent leaves district for teaching gig at St. Martin’s

As Mark Haddock leaves the Kent School District, he’s leaving local schools on a more level playing field…

A pair of elk contemplated crossing a road in Maple Valley as dusk was falling June 27. They were spotted near the old Tahoma Middle School and gave a photographer ample time to click away.

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To cross or not to cross | Photo

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Miners Days rolls back into Black Diamond Friday

Black Diamond Miners Days opens this Friday and continues through Sunday. The fifth annual festival will include merchants’…

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Four Corners’ viability to be topic of July 16 forum in Maple Valley

Maple Valley will a Four Corners developer’s forum at 6 p.m. on July 16 at the Tahoma School…

Sports

Northwest Broadcast Calendar | July 9

A look at sports action on Northwest airwaves, starting July 9.

Sports

Kentlake grad falls short at Olympic swimming trials, but sets personal best

Sarah Stockwell fell short of one goal, but easily achieved another one during the United States Olympic swim…