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Ecology adopts SEPA rule changes

The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) has adopted a new rule that increases the flexible thresholds local governments…

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Navy Seaman Brandie L. Storey completes basic training

Navy Seaman Brandie L. Storey, a 2011 graduate of Kentlake High School, Black Diamond, Wash., recently completed U.S.…

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2013 Seattle Mariners Caravan coming to Crestwood Elementary

Current and former Seattle Mariners will host an assembly for Crestwood Elementary students on Wednesday.

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795 motorists arrested for driving under the influence during Drive Sober campaign

Last year during the same time there were 960 DUI arrests in King County.

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Kentlake Baseball Booster Club to host seminar for college-bound baseball players

Speakers include Mike Nadeau, baseball coach at Seattle University and Bruce Rick, athletic counselor at Kentlake.

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Local 4-H club expands to include creative and performing arts

Club to host kick-off event Jan. 15 at local library.

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James Wallace Grad

James Wallace Grad James Wallace Grad, born March 11, 1930 in Aberdeen, South Dakota, passed away on December…

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Upcoming Creative Arts Council events

Open Mic Night and Third Word Wednesday events to be held in Jan.

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Tahoma teachers join ranks of nationally certified

National Board program challenges teachers, encourages reflection.

Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers.

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Editorial cartoon of the week

This editorial cartoon by Frank Shiers was published in the Jan. 4 issue of the Covington-Maple Valley-Black Diamond…

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Tahoma boys hoops third in holiday tournament

Team defeats Kamiak and Edmonds-Woodway, improves to 7-3 overall

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Masters Swimming finds new home at Covington pool

U.S. Masters Swimming returned to Covington this week with coaches and swimmers who hope the program will thrive…

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King County Council creates regional panel for Eastside Rail Corridor

The Metropolitan King County Council today acknowledged the regional significance of the Eastside Rail Corridor (ERC) that stretches…

Letters to the Editor

Statement from State Superintendent Randy Dorn on marijuana | Letter

The passage of I-502 changes nothing in public schools in Washington state. Certain drugs, including marijuana, continue to…

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Man pepper sprayed during residential robbery | King County Sheriff’s Office

A man was pepper sprayed by a robbery suspect early this morning during a residential robbery in unincorporated…

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Woman killed in hit and run near North Bend | King County Sheriff’s Office

King County Sheriff's Office detectives Need Help locating suspect/vehicle

From left: King County Councilmember Pete von Reichbauer; Highline Community College President Jack Bermingham; state Sen. Joe Fain (R-Auburn); state Rep. Pat Sullivan (D-Covington) and Green River Community College President Dr. Eileen Ely.

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State Sen. Joe Fain and Rep. Pat Sullivan of the 47th legislative district talk issues at December Good Eggs Breakfast

Sullivan expressed his commitment to reforming the budget and making sure K-12 and higher education are being fully…

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Kentwood’s Cassidy Meyers wins title at All SPSL Wrestling tournament

Meyers defeated Puyallup's Jordan Bartelson 17-6.Taylor Lee of Kentridge placed second at 118 and Anna Watson of Kentwood…

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Where to recycle your Christmas tree this year

For residents with curbside yard waste collection service, trees can be placed on the curb with regular yard…

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How to dispose of used holiday wrapping paper and packing materials in Maple Valley

Holiday waste and packing materials need to be properly disposed of in Maple Valley