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Jam sessions outside the ballroom will be a common sight during the Northwest Western Swing Music Festival, where people can bring their instruments and just join in. Photo by Randy Hill, leader of the western swing band, The Oregon Valley Boys.

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Time to Swing it, Western style

The Northwest Western Swing Society is holding its annual music, dance and jam fest for the second time…

Warm weather will continue across much of Washington

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Warm weather will continue across much of Washington

Warmer than normal temperatures will persist through Sunday, climbing as high as 93 degrees.

Hot cars are no place for pets

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Hot cars are no place for pets

With the weather getting hotter, it becomes even more dangerous to keep your animal in a car.

Adventures with smart phones

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Adventures with smart phones

I mentioned a couple weeks ago my mom gave up her landline, using her cell phone exclusively. She’s…

You won’t be disappointed when diving into “The Sinners”

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You won’t be disappointed when diving into “The Sinners”

The appointment is on the books.

Hot and dry weather straight ahead

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Hot and dry weather straight ahead

The Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority share tips and tricks to stay safe and cool this summer.

Photos by Kayse Angel

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Covington Days 2018|Photo Gallery

The annual Covington Days event kicked off last weekend with a parade and then fun-filled activities for the…

The thing about RVs

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The thing about RVs

The thing about RVs, as in Recreational Vehicle that my husband and I take camping, it’s more than…

You’ll be up on your feet after reading ‘And Then We Danced’

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You’ll be up on your feet after reading ‘And Then We Danced’

You can’t stop your feet.

Photos by Kayse Angel

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Fun in the Sun|Photo Gallery

Kids from all over came to Maple Valley to enjoy Kids’ Festival on July 14.

Local nonprofit raises money for cancer patients

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Local nonprofit raises money for cancer patients

The non-profit, Valley Girls and Guys! are hosting a cancer awareness and donation walk in Maple Valley next…

Being bold, being heard

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Being bold, being heard

UTOPIA Seattle working to enhance the lives of queer and trans people in the area

Kent Cornucopia Days to feature street fair, parade, fun run

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Kent Cornucopia Days to feature street fair, parade, fun run

47th annual festival July 13-15

Local teen starts his own company

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Local teen starts his own company

Dylan McDonald, 15, created his own online T-shirt company to spread his motto — RyseUp.

Joy has, officially, left the building

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Joy has, officially, left the building

Over the weekend we had to put our precious little dog, Pip, down. She had a stroke in…

Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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Black Diamond’s Miner’s Day

Miner’s Day is held every summer in Black Diamond to celebrate the city’s mining history.

A fan of “The Simpsons” or not, you’ll want to get a hold of “Springfield Confidential”

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A fan of “The Simpsons” or not, you’ll want to get a hold of “Springfield Confidential”

On any other day, you’d scream to sleep in.

My Favorite Martins

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My Favorite Martins

Steve Martin and Martin Short discuss bringing their two-man comedy extravaganza back to Seattle.

Black Diamond Backyard BBQ

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Black Diamond Backyard BBQ

Photos by Ray Miller-Still

Photos by Kayse Angel

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Summer fire school is in session

The Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority is hosting their third Summer Fire School for high school students.