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Legislation and legislators needed to fix Kent School District

My two daughters attended Crestwood Elementary, Mattson Junior High, Kentwood High School and graduated from Western Washington University…

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King County detective finds stolen rifle taken over 40 years ago using online database

A rifle stolen more than 40 years ago was recently returned to its owner, thanks to a diligent…

Kelly Snodgrass

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Maple Valley Rotarian of the Year awarded to Kelly Snodgrass

Kelly Snodgrass, president of J. Kelly Homes, was recently presented with the Rotarian of the Year award by…

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Emerald Downs: Winning Machine takes top spot in Derby

Winning Machine out ran Rooster City and perhaps clinched honors as the top sophomore Monday with a head…

The Kent school teachers votes are counted Monday at Green River Community College gymnasium. The teachers voted to continue the strike against the district defying a court order.

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STRIKE CONTINUES: Kent teachers vote to defy court order and continue strike

The Kent teachers union voted Monday to defy a judge’s orders to head back to their classrooms this…

The Black Diamond Labor Day parade began with the presentation of the flags.

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SLIDE SHOW: Black Diamond Labor Day parade

The Black Diamond Labor Day parade avoided the rain with a 10 a.m. start and plenty of entries…

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Emerald Downs: Washington Cup VII draws 79 nominations

Washington Cup VII has drawn 79 nominations for the Sunday, Sept. 13 stakes races. One of the biggest…

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EMERALD DOWNS: Gallon holds off Chhaya Dance for feature victory in $20,000 Travelodge Purse

Gallon held off Chhaya Dance in a spirited stretch run for a half-length victory Sunday in the $20,000…

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Two horses euthanized following dog attack in Maple Valley

Serenity Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation located in Maple Valley reported on its Web site two mares were euthanized…

Boy Scouts stencil messages on storm water drains in Maple Valley.

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Boy Scouts stencil messages on storm drains in Maple Valley

Under the management and direction of Eagle Scout candidate Reece P. Clayson a total of 16 workers, organized…

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What pregnant women should know about H1N1 influenza from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

e don’t know if this virus will cause pregnant women to have a greater chance of getting sick…

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EMERALD DOWNS_: R Samurai takes $10,900 WTBA Purse for 3 year olds

R Samurai shook off Maximum Pleasure into the lane and held off Born’n Blue Genes for a three-length…

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King County Public Health recommends high risk people to get vaccine for H1N1 influenza

This upcoming fall and winter will be a little different. Every year between 5 and 20 percent of…

Letters to the Editor

LETTER: Reader asks Superintendent Edward Vargas to reconsider decision concerning teachers’ union

My children attend Cedar Valley Elementary and Kentlake High School. My children have also attended Grass Lake Elementary…

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Valley Medical Center to host free conference centered on anyone touched by cancer or serious illness

Valley Medical Center will host a free conference titled, “Cancer as a turning point: from surviving to thriving".…

Niko Madison breaks into the open in the game Friday at home against Thomas Jefferson High. Madison scored twice to help the Bears win 26-6.

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SLIDE SHOW FOOTBALL: Tahoma wins 26-6 over Thomas Jefferson

The Tahoma Bears broke out of the gate with a first-game victory, 26-6, at home over Thomas Jefferson…

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PREP FOOTBALL: Kentridge puts clamps on Kentlake, 34-7

They wanted to send a message. And on Friday night at French Field, Kentridge High linebackers Dylan Zylstra…

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EMERALD DOWNS: Off the Heezy wins Friday feature

Razor sharp Off the Heezy scored his third straight gate-to-wire victory with a three-length triumph Friday in the…

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FOOTBALL: Live update of Friday night scores

Kentlake vs Kentridge 7 p.m. Thomas Jefferson vs Tahoma 7 p.m.

Jackie Hickman

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Young musicians make beautiful music at Maple Valley Youth Symphony summer camp

Organizers of the Maple Valley Youth Sympony Orchestra summer camp are calling the event a success. It was…