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The Cedar River Trail is popular among walkers

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Renton’s Cedar River Trail is a great place to spend free time | Column

After exploring much of the Cedar River Trail, I came away with one impression: The trail is a…

Jeff Dye

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Class clown hits it big

Under the “About Me” section on Jeff Dye’s MySpace profile, the last sentence says, “Looks like class clown…

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Night Train Blues Band to play Maple Valley’s Music in the Park

THE MAPLE VALLEY MUSIC IN THE PARK series continues tomorrow at Lake Wilderness Park with a performance by…

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Sometimes things just have to be seen to be believed | Pat Cashman

The phone call came in during the early morning hours. “Cashman, it’s me,” said the voice on the…

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Out & About

Getting listed: Out & About, a listing of arts and entertainment events, is published Wednesdays and Saturdays on…

April Whyte (left) is the new conductor of the Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra

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Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra has a new conductor

Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra will host a free, two-day orchestra camp Aug. 20-21 from 10 a.m. to…

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Authors will visit library

Author J.A. Jance will discuss her latest book, “Damage Control,” during an appearance Aug. 19 at 7 p.m.…

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‘Ice Limit’ a little older, but worth a read | Books

Could you possibly have missed this? Okay, sometimes I just have to jump in and tell you about…

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Yoga classes at Lake Wilderness Lodge

The Maple Valley Parks and Recreation Department hosts yoga classes for all ages and ability levels at Lake…

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Fly first-class to be treated like a (star) dog

A few years ago, I put my daughter on an airplane to Europe. I didn’t want her to…

Maple Valley Library’s outdoor story time at Lake Wilderness Park last Wednesday attracted Laura Ransom and her daughters

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Read and lead by example

Tips from children’s librarian Sharon Chastain to help you get your kids reading:

Greta Van Rens and her children

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Reading in the summer makes better students

Summer reading programs offered through public libraries – including in Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond – are…

West Seattle Big Band plays tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Lake Wilderness Park in the Music in the Park series.

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Out & About

Getting listed: Out & About, a listing of arts and entertainment events, is published Wednesdays and Saturdays on…

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Siblings pursuing musical stardom

Carson and Tess Henley don’t need “American Idol” judges Simon Cowell or Paula Abdul to tell them they’re…

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WaterWise demonstration garden: Self-guided tours show

WaterWise demonstration garden: Self-guided tours showcase plants and gardening methods that conserve water. Plant list available at garden…

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Buying that new TV could turn you into an electron guzzler | Andy Wappler

Thinking of buying a new television? Well, apparently you aren’t alone if a new jumbo-tronic video monster is…

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Garden calendar

WaterWise demonstration garden: Self-guided tours showcase plants and gardening methods that conserve water. Plant list available at garden…

Rapper Andre Benjamin

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Mountain Vineyard throws a block party and helps schoolkids

Live music, a barbecue and games were part of Mountain Vineyard Christian Fellowship’s Community Backyard Block Party and…

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Fellowship and food will be on the menu when Covington

Fellowship and food will be on the menu when Covington Community Church hosts a free breakfast at 8:30…

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Covington Days Parade kicks off Saturday at 11 a.m.

The Covington Days Parade, a centerpiece of the community festival, will start at 11 a.m. today. Here’s the…