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Photo by Kayse Angel                                 Crockett’s Public House opened its new location in Maple Valley near the new Monarch Apartments in Four Corners.

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New dining option opens in Four Corners

Crockett’s opened its doors to the public on March 24 in Maple Valley

Bring on the wind!

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Bring on the wind!

I’m not an intentionally confrontational person. So when my husband and I made the decision to cut down…

Washington National Guard members were honored by Eastside Fire & Rescue for their work during the February snow storm. The honor was part of the annual National Guard Day March 27 including visiting with Gov. Jay Inslee. Courtesy photo

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Guard soliders recognized in Olympia

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Reading to a Rescue

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Reading to a Rescue

Students read to rescue animals on Saturday, March 30 at the Maple Valley Community Center

Flaming Geyser State Park will be one of the parks where people can go to for free during April’s two free park days. Image courtesy

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State Parks announces two free days in April | Washington State Parks

The two days are April 20 and April 22.

Maple Valley native enters class of 2023 at U.S. Naval Academy

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Maple Valley native enters class of 2023 at U.S. Naval Academy

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15 minutes a day

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15 minutes a day

I have to admit it’s probably been a good thing that the cold weather lasted so long. It’s…

Matt Kidd. Submitted photo

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True strength has no limits

Covington resident Matt Kidd shares his story about kidney disease to help others during National Kidney Month.

Matt Kidd. Submitted photo

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True strength has no limits

Covington resident Matt Kidd shares his story about kidney disease to help others during National Kidney Month.

Ways to keep the state green

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Ways to keep the state green

By Jennifer Lennox, The Davey Tree Expert Company

It’s not over ‘til the cattail wags

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It’s not over ‘til the cattail wags

I know you have all been waiting with bated breath (snort) wondering if it was really the end…

Cellslips help with distracted driving

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Cellslips help with distracted driving

A Covington police officer is passing out “Cellslips” to drivers he pulls over for distracted driving on their…

What we can learn from Canada’s new food guidelines

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What we can learn from Canada’s new food guidelines

Drink more water, eat more plants and cook more at home, says Canada.

Green River College offers workshops, lectures for free

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Green River College offers workshops, lectures for free

Community members in the Covington area are welcome to attend workshops at the library or for-credit courses at…

It’s not even curtains on our marriage

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It’s not even curtains on our marriage

My hairdresser had been on maternity leave, so of course I had to know about the baby, and…

Closing the door on my junk drawer

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Closing the door on my junk drawer

The other evening I was giving a friend a tour of our new house. This house is really…

Multicare staff members and others gathered on Feb. 26 to celebrate the unveiling of the new donor wall that honors those who have donated to the South King Health Foundation campaign, which funded a reflection room for Covington MultiCare.

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Covington MultiCare honors donors

Donors help bring reflection room - place of healing mind, body and soul - to Multicare.

Kentlake theater is ready to break a leg

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Kentlake theater is ready to break a leg

The Kentlake Drama Club gained a new director and are in the process of rehearsing “Mamma Mia.”

To the dark side and back

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To the dark side and back

There was a point after I shed a bunch of weight to about the summer before we moved…

Talk to a Doc: Cannabis use while pregnant and breastfeeding | Public Health Insider

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Talk to a Doc: Cannabis use while pregnant and breastfeeding | Public Health Insider

Doctors are recommending women do not use marijuana, even lotions or edibles that contain little THC, while pregnant…