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State fire marshal reports 15 fire deaths in December

The State Fire Marshal stated in a release there were 15 fire fatalities in the month of December.

Nathaniel and Caleb Lackey

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Cub Scouts recycle Christmas trees to earn money for the pack

Cub Scouts from Pack 517 in Covington picked up Christmas trees today in the Jenkins Creek area near…

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Tahoma High jazz band and choir concert Jan. 15

The Tahoma High jazz band and jazz choir concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 15 at the…

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Tahoma High jazz band and choir concert Jan. 15

The Tahoma High jazz band and jazz choir concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 15 at the…

Maria Koenig

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New Year’s Day polar bear jump into Lake Sawyer | slide show

About 75 people celebrated New Year's Day by running and jumping into Lake Sawyer during the polar bear…

An early morning fire destroyed two mobile homes in the Kent area New Year's Day.

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Early morning fire leaves two families homeless in Kent area | Kent Fire Department

The Kent Fire Department reported two Kent families have been left homeless after an early morning two-alarm fire.…

Tyler Phippen and Pan Am Junior championship coach Juan Moreno.

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Pan Am Junior taekwondo gold medal champion Tyler Phippen | video

Tyler Phippen wins the gold medal against a Brazilian opponent Nov. 22 in San Salvador, El Salvador.

Tyler Phippen in action in the second match of the Pan Am Junior championship.

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Taekwondo Pan Am Junior championship: Tyler Phippen wins second match | video

Tyler Phippen goes up against a Costa Rican opponent in the second match of the Pan Am Junior…

Tyler Phippen in first match against Mexico in the Pan Am Junior Taekwondo championship.

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Taekwondo Pan Am Junior chamionship: Tyler Phippen takes first match | video

Tyler Phippen takes on an opponent from Mexico in the first round of the taekwondo Pan Am Junior…

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‘Toys for Joy’ program brings more than 5000 gifts to children

The Kent Fire Department reported more than 5,000 gifts were delivered to 2,100 children through the 2009 Toys…

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Plan for safe New Year’s celebration | Washington State Patrol

The Washington State Patrol reminds motorists to plan ahead for a safe New Year’s celebration.

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Black Diamond senior center programs

General information for seniors call 360-886-1011 Location is 31605 Third Ave, state Route 169 and the center is…

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Black Diamond senior center programs

General information for seniors call 360-886-1011 Location is 31605 Third Ave, state Route 169 and the center is…

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Mountain View Fire and Rescue calls and information for the week

Mountain View Fire and Rescue fire calls for the week ending Dec. 28

This great blue heron was one of the birds spotted and counted by members of the Rainier Audubon Society Sunday near Auburn.

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Rainier Audubon Society’s bird count finds an array of feathered friends

It’s a little more than an hour into the Rainier Audubon Society’s annual Christmas bird count Sunday when…

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Black Diamond Library offers programs for children and families

• Discover Stories! Family Story Times 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Jan. 11-May 3 No Story Time on Jan. 18…

Caleb Lackey and other scouts from Covington Cub Scout Pack 517 will pick up Christmas trees Saturday in the Jenkins Creek area near Cedar Valley Elementary.

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Cub Scouts to pick up Christmas trees in Jenkins Creek area

Scouts from Covington Cub Scout Pack 517 will be picking up Christmas trees for recycle in the Jenkins…

End of the year 2009

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FRANK SHIERS: A look back at 2009

Frank Shiers looks back at 2009

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Kent Fire Department responds to early morning fire

The Kent Fire Department responded to a 2:21 a.m. call in the 12000 block of SE 196 Street…

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Senior events at the Black Diamond Community Center

Senior New Year’s party, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 29 — Purchase your tickets in advance, only $3. The…