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King County Sheriff deputies’ memorial legislation passes council committee
Legislation honoring the fifteen members of the King County Sheriff’s Office that have been killed in the line…
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Seattle, King County, Bothell, and Federal Way all offer license amnesty to pet owners this April
Late renewal fees and citations for expired animal licenses suspended during special event
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Rodne, Magendanz to host 5th District telephone town hall April 2
Fifth District State Reps. Jay Rodne and Chad Magendanz invite constituents to join them for an hour-long telephone…
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New state rules encourage innovation for managing and processing green waste
The Washington Department of Ecology has revised rules for managing organic wastes also known as green waste.
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Grand opening set for Project U(th) in Covington
The grand opening for the Covington site of the nonprofit service group Project U(th) is set for 4…
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Tick season is here and the state Department of Health is collecting them
Help the Department of Health identify ticks from around the state.
Sports
Summit Gymnastics hosts derby days meet
Summit Gymnastics of Maple Valley hosted their last home meet of the season, Derby Days, on March 23.
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Inaugural Community First Awards given out at Community Center breakfast
The Greater Maple Valley Community Center gave out the inaugural Community First Awards at the annual breakfast on…
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Free admission to Washington State Parks on March 30
Admission to Washington State Parks will be free on March 30 to commemorate the 100 birthday of the…
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What’s Blooming Now at Lake Wilderness Arboretum | March 29
Warmer spring weather brings with it opportunities to get outdoors and explore the Lake Wilderness Arboretum’s forest and…
Opinion
Editorial cartoon of the week | Frank Shiers
The editorial cartoon of the week by artist Frank Shiers.
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Mattson math teacher by day, roller derby blocker by night
McDowell routinely makes the evening drive from her Covington home to the Tacoma skating rink, shedding business wear…
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Maple Valley City Council cancels April 1 meeting
The City Council study session scheduled for April 1 has been canceled.
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Tahoma to host viewing of Bully
From Sundance Film Festival winning producer, Lee Hirsch, the Tahoma School District will be showing Bully, which follows…
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Transportation project bonding reform measure receives public hearing
House Bill 1989 is one of several transportation project reform proposals introduced by House Republicans in the state…
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Board of Fire Commissioners to discuss contingency plans
The public is invited to the April 4 meeting of the Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Board…
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Kentwood recognized by state Board of Education
The designation is based on student performance on state assessments in math, reading and writing.
Opinion
This isn’t about chocolate milk | Annie Livengood
I have a riddle for you. What do you need to live that covers 70 percent of the…
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Upcoming events at the Maple Valley Library | April
Stop by the Maple Valley Library for story time, discussion groups and other learning opportunities.
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Education and transportation drive discussion at 47th District town-hall meeting
Members of Washington state’s 47th Legislative District delegation hosted a town-hall meeting Saturday with strong turnout and a…