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Texas answers some economic questions for state and country

The federal government is borrowing a trillion dollars to fund its massive stimulus plan, California is broke, the…

Loray Rainwater in front of her new office. She started July 30 as the president and CEO of the Covington Chamber of Commerce.

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New face for Covington Chamber

The Covington Chamber of Commerce has a new woman in charge. Loray Rainwater, who grew up in the…

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Covington Chamber of Commerce announces new president

The Covington Chamber of Commerce announced Loray Rainwater is the new president/CEO of the organization. A press release…

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Passing opportunities that made America great

This summer, many business leaders traded their offices for classrooms to mentor high school students at Washington Business…

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MultiCare named one of nations top 100 most wired health systems

MultiCare Health System has been named one of the nation’s 100 Most Wired health systems and the 25…

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School vouchers will cut the knot of teacher union rules

Recently, the Associated Press reported that hundreds of New York City public school teachers accused of offenses ranging…

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Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce upcoming events

Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce Events for July 16-July 23 • Featured Events 4:30 p.m. – 7:30…

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State earns record low interest rates in $765 million competitive bond sale

The state’s AA+ rated bonds drew strong competition and earned record low rates in Tuesday’s $765 million competitive…

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Washington state unemployment rate increases to 9.3 percent

Washington’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 9.3 percent in June, up from May’s revised rate of 9.1…

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Tahoma High students receive $19,000 in scholarships from Maple Valley Rotary

Maple Valley Rotary awarded $19,000 in college scholarships to five Tahoma High School students. • Kelly Apperson, 3.98…

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Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce upcoming events

Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce • Feature events • July 11 The Farmer’s Market is back. • July…

The Honda 2010 Insight hit the market April 22.

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Along for a drive in the Honda 2010 Insight

Along for the drive in Kirkland… At the turn of the century when Honda introduced the first generation…

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‘Buy America’ isn’t as patriotic as it sounds

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Andrea Pickett of Baked Goodies in the booth at the Maple Valley Farmers Market on June 20

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Mother, daughter duo bake tasty treats

Myrna Leickem was elbow deep in dough last Friday morning. Leickem was making cinnamon rolls for her new…

Pictured are owner Trapper O’Keeffe

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Trapper’s Sushi in Covington opens the doors

The tenants of Trapper’s Sushi and the Covington Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated the completion of a new…

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Covington and King County hosting business recycling event

The city of Covington in coordination with King County Solid Waste Division is co-hosting a business recycling collection…

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IRS advises it is time to check tax withholding levels

The Internal Revenue Service reminds Washington state taxpayers with 2009 nearly half over there is no better time…

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The Greater Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce announce new board members

The Greater Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce announced the election of three new board members – Doug…

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Maple Valley Rotary Club and the Seattle Mariners team up to strike out polio

The Maple Valley community is invited to have fun, save money and raise some serious money for our…

Lynn Roberts

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Maple Valley Rotary thanks participants and sponsors of golf tournament

The 13th annual golf tournament to benefit the Maple Valley Rotary scholarship fund and Greater Maple Valley Community…