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Tahoma school buses get high marks

For the second consecutive year, Washington State Patrol safety inspectors have determined that at least 97 percent of…

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VanRuff and Rydberg sworn in to expanded Fire District 43 Board of Commissioners | Slide Show

Bill VanRuff and Jenny Rydberg were sworn in Thursday afternoon as the newest members of King County Fire…

The art and science of feng shui advises front and back doors to be offset so chi does slip out the openings.

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Balancing health and good fortune in your living space | Spring Home and Garden

Many people believe feng shui is simply another design style. Actually, it’s more complicated than that. Feng shui…

Testing the soil and building a rich biomass by planting in layers are a few of the ways to help plants grow strong and healthy.

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An eco-friendly yard begins at the ground level with soil | Spring Home and Garden

The start of spring gets people excited about working in the yard. These days, many people want to…

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Maple Valley Fishing Derby details and information as the fun begins

Planning to go to the fishing derby this weekend? Here is some important information to know before you…

Obituaries

Kellie Suzanne Conwell

Kellie Suzanne (Lange) Conwell Kellie Suzanne (Lange) Conwell went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2010…

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Maple Valley Parks and Recreation classes

• Early childhood classes - Introduction to Music Class for 1-5 year olds Maple Valley Parks and Recreation…

Tahoma senior Jason Downing works the ball down field Friday at French Field in a game against Kentridge. The Bears lost 2-1.

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Bears drop a squeaker to Kentridge | Boys Soccer Slide Show

It was one of those games for the Tahoma boys soccer team, just as a victory was within…

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Raccoon distemper suspected in King County

King County residents are reminded to avoid feeding wildlife, keep domestic pets away from wild animals and be…

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Man and woman in their 20s dine and dash from Gloria’s in Maple Valley | Police Blotter

Covington and Maple Valley police blotter through April 18

Laurie Isop

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Renton writer Laurie Isop wins Cheerios New Author Contest | “How Do You Hug a Porcupine?”

The owner of a photography studio near Seattle is the winner of the third Cheerios New Author Contest…

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Girl Scouts troop looking for group leader

A troop of Girl Scouts needs a caring person to join them and help lead the group for…

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Cascade Golfer announces six-event series of tournaments

Seattle-based publishers of the Northwest’s premier golf magazine, Cascade Golfer, announced details of a six-event series of golf…

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Maple Valley’s first CERT captain moves up the ladder

Maple Valley resident, Paul Bokor, has been a Community Emergency Response Team or CERT Captain for a two…

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Baby girl born with assistance from King County deputy and Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety emergency personnel | Fire Report

CHILD BIRTH: S.E. 232 Street near SR 18. Emergency personnel were dispatched to assist a King County Sheriff’s…

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Noosa Beach unbeaten in sprints | Emerald Downs Horse Racing

Doris Harwood’s barn flexed its muscles Sunday in the $20,000 allowance feature for older horses at Emerald Downs.

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Forener perfect with victory at Emerald Downs | Horse Racing

Forener lived up to billing Saturday with an impressive victory in his first start as a 3-year-old at…

Letters to the Editor

Willing to pay a little more for services because Covington City Council has set priorities

A friend recently was telling me about a burglary in their home in another nearby city. They had…

Lefty Larry Olar

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Boys and baseball – it must be spring | | Maple Valley Pony League Slide Show

The Maple Valley Pony League 11-12-year-old Green Machine baseball team won 12-6 over the Dirtbags Saturday at the…

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Blame the Jockey takes feature at Emerald Downs | Horse Racing

Blame the Jockey and newcomer Francisco Duran cruised to a 4 ¾-legnth victory Friday in the featured Widmer…