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EMERALD DOWNS: Class of 2009 state hall of fame

KATHY WALSH VOTED INTO WASHINGTON RACING HALL-0F-FAME KNOWLES, STADELMANS, SPARROW CASTLE ALSO IN CLASS OF 2009 Kathy Walsh,…

The city of Maple Valley closed Lake Wilderness Friday because of toxic algae.

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City of Maple Valley posts warning about toxic algae in Lake Wilderness

The city of Maple Valley has closed the Lake Wilderness beach area because of a toxic blue-green algae…

Sports

EMERALD DOWNS: Ricky Frazier wins five races

Leading rider Ricky Frazier dominated the activities Thursday evening at Emerald Downs by riding five winners including Primadonna…

The air game looks to be strong this season for the Kentwood High football team.

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SLIDE SHOW: Kentwood High football practice

It’s time for two-a-days as Tahoma, Kentwood and Kentlake prepare for the start of football season in the…

Kentlake High football practice in full swing Monday.

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SLIDE SHOW: Kentlake High football practice

Kentlake has a number of returning starters from last season. Falcons Coach Mike Shepard heads into his fourth…

Niko Madison runs drills during Tahoma High football practice Monday.

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SLIDE SHOW: Tahoma High football practice

Tony Davis, heading into his 16th year as Tahoma’s head coach, will be looking at a rebuilding year…

Bruce Farr

Life

SLIDE SHOW: Rare leucistic Anna’s hummingbird visits Maple Valley

Bruce Farr had a rare visitor, a white hummingbird, and it caused quite a stir among people interested…

Letters to the Editor

Assessing the candidates for county council and city council

The election results are in and like many of you, I watched closely to see if the candidate…

Letters to the Editor

What is really going on in Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety’s Board of Commissioners

I take issue with statements made by a disgruntled past employee of the district Betty M. Stonesiferin. By…

News

Mother and two young children escape Covington home fire

Fire crews from Maple Valley and Kent responded at 8:34 this morning to a residential fire in the…

Obituaries

Lori White

Lori White passed away Monday, Aug. 24th. She lived in West Seattle. She was an avid gardener and…

It was Kids Day at the Farmers Market Saturday.

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Farmers’ Market celebrates Veteran and Troop Appreciation Day

The Maple Valley Farmers' Market theme for Saturday, Aug. 29, is Veteran and Troop Appreciation Day. The Market…

Sports

EMERALD DOWNS: Super Dixie wins Sunday feature

Heavily favored Super Dixie led all the way for a 1 ¼-length victory Sunday in the $21,500 FOX…

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EMERALD DOWNS: Honour the West takes the Saturday feature

Honour the West wore down Olympic Lights in the stretch and drove clear Saturday to win by 3-¾…

Life

Covington Library programs for all ages

Covington Library programs for all ages

Sports

Assessment to run in Breeders’ Cup in Novemeber at Santa Anita Park

Longacres Mile champion Assessment is headed to California for the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Nov. 7 at…

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SLIDE SHOW: Kids Day at the Maple Valley Farmers Market

Face painting, balloon animals, ice cream, paper airplanes, puppet shows and more entertained youngsters at the Maple Valley…

Sports

Hickory Road romps in feature at Emerald Downs

Razor-sharp Hickory Road swept past the leaders in mid-stretch and held off a resilient Run Royal Reign for…

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Jim Flynn leads and Glenn Smith concedes in Maple Valley City Council race

The King County election returns for Friday sealed the political fate of Maple Valley Deputy Mayor Glenn Smith…

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Kids Day at Maple Valley Farmers Market Saturday

Saturday is Kids Day at Maple Valley Farmers Market, and a multitude of events will delight children of…