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Diet sodas may increase risk of heart attacks | Timi Gustafson
A recently released study on diet sodas suggests that the no-cal or low-cal versions may be kinder to…
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Singer-songwriter Rebecca Cohen featured act at Maple Valley Creative Arts Council ‘Open Mic’ | Slide Show
Singer-songwriter Rebecca Cohen featured act at Maple Valley Creative Arts Council 'Open Mic'
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Mysterious Neighbors | Poem by Connie Wanek
Connie Wanek is one of my favorite poets. She lives in Duluth and has a keen eye for…
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Covington teen earns rank of Eagle Scout
Boy Scout Troop 517 of Covington announced William Pand has earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Pand, a…
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Girls Scouts host ‘Go Red’ event at Lake Wilderness Elementary in Maple Valley
Girl Scouts Troop 42505 hosted a Go Red event, to educate girls, and their leaders about the importance…
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Still married after all these remodels | Living with Gleigh
My husband and I bought our house 18 years ago and quite honestly, bought a shop with a…
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Brief Eden | Poem by Lois Beebe
I like this poem by 97-year-old Lois Beebe Hayna of Colorado for the way it captures restrained speech.…
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Washington Coalition of Crime Victim Advocates seeks artwork submissions
As part of a nationwide effort to promote awareness of crime victim rights, the Washington Coalition of Crime…
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Downtown Mountain Boys concert presented by the Maple Valley Library Guild and arts council Feb. 18
The Maple Valley Library and the Maple Valley Arts Council will present a free bluegrass concert at 7…
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African Americans: Vital partners in the past, present, and future of King County
Did you know that until 1968, racial restrictive covenants prevented certain racial minorities from purchasing homes in specific…
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Remaking a Neglected Orchard | Nathaniel Perry
My grandmother Moser made wonderful cherry pies from fruit from a tree just across the road from her…
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Finding the power of synergy at a rock concert | Dace Anderson
It’s the best case scenario for a rock concert. The moment when the dude on stage slams together…
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Eastern Washington University Dean’s List students | Maple Valley, Covington and Kent
Eastern Washington University Dean's List students | Maple Valley, Covington and Kent
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Black Diamond Library booksale Feb. 4 and 5
The Black Diamond Library is having a book sale 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4 and…
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Picasso | Poem by Tim Nolan
The great Spanish artist Pablo Picasso said that, in his subjects, he kept the joy of discovery, the…
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Not your mother’s diet program | Timi Gustafson
This year, Americans will spend more than $60 billion dollars on weight loss programs and products. Millions will…
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Events for children, families and adults at the Black Diamond Library
Events for children, families and adults at the Black Diamond Library
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Tanya Rider describes week of terror in ‘Missing Without a Trace’
Tanya Rider, from Maple Valley, has written a book "Missing Without a Trace" describing her eight-day ordeal in…
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Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra offers opportunities
The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra is a group of talented young students dedicated to playing music with…
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The Thrift Shop Dresses | Poem by Frannie Lindsay
After my mother died, one of the most difficult tasks for my sister and me was to take…