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Beyond High School event for Kent and Tahoma students set for Feb. 6 at Kentlake High

The evening’s focus is to provide information about post-secondary options such as 2- and 4-year colleges, technical schools,…

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Upcoming programs at the Black Diamond Library

Programs for children and families as well as adults at the Black Diamond Library

Tahoma's Edwin Torres works to get more points in the 285 pound final against Puyallup's Trent Nivala at the All SPSL Wrestling Tournament Dec. 29 at Auburn High. Torres was Tahoma's lone champion at the event the team won.

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Tahoma wins All SPSL Wrestling Tournament at Auburn High | Wrestling

The Bears put five wrestlers into the finals with Edwin Torres winning the 285 pound bracket with a…

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The Poplar by Richard Aldington | Poets.org

Why do you always stand there shivering Between the white stream and the road?

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King County jobless rates for November released today

County unemployment rates and employment data for November 2012 were released and are posted online.

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King County Library on demand

When my son was a newborn I survived 2 a.m. feedings by listening to jazz. Something about Kathy’s…

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The coming week at the King County Council | Dec. 31-Jan. 4

Committee of the Whole – Canceled Metropolitan King County Council – Canceled

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WSDOT Northwest Region construction updates

The WSDOT Northwest Region construction updates have been posted for next week.

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Fire safety for the New Year | State Fire Marshal

The holidays are a time for families and friends to get together, but that also means you may…

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Public hearing set on extension of medical marijuana related moratorium in Covington Jan. 8

The proposed extension would apply to medical marijuana dispensaries, production and processing facilities and collective gardens, according to…

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WIAA changes venue for state cheerleading, dance to UW from Everett

The events, which kick off the winter state championships on Saturday, Jan. 26, get a brand new look…

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Report shows big education challenges in South King County schools

Seven school districts – Auburn, Federal Way, Highline, Kent, Renton, Seattle and Tukwila – are among the many…

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Looking for the final chapter | Guest commentary

The King County Library System has a great collection of fiction and nonfiction on a device called a…

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Enumclaw School Board hosts public hearing Jan. 8 on land transfer with Tahoma School District

The territory in question is a roughly 35-acre portion, slated for commercial use, of developer Yarrow Bay's Villages…

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Pair of Maple Valley businesses caught in tobacco sting

Almost 90 percent of adult smokers started in their teens, and one out of every three youth smokers…

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Adult volleyball league begins soon

Maple Valley Parks and Recreation’s coed volleyball league will be held 6-10 p.m. on Friday nights at Tahoma…

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Tahoma students earn awards for essays

Maple Valley Black Diamond Post 5052 Veterans of Foreign Wars honored the winners of this year’s Patriots Pen…

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School district to assess safety and security

Principals and safety committee to meet in January.

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Advocacy paid off for Lake Sawyer Residents | Letter to the Editor

I would like to publicly acknowledge the amazing efforts of several individuals who have worked smartly and selflessly…

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December a brisk month for marriage licenses at King County Recorder’s Office

King County marked a milestone with the 1,000th and 1,001st marriage licenses issued since a new marriage equality…