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‘The Group’ is a must-read, valuable resource

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‘The Group’ is a must-read, valuable resource

‘Til death do you part.

I’m not the crazy one

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I’m not the crazy one

My youngest was a picky eater when she was young. I don’t give much credence to picky eaters.…

Submitted photo from La Petite Academy.

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App helps parents keep tabs on their kids

The La Petite Academy in Covington has been using this app for about six months now.

A modern fairytale with a twist

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A modern fairytale with a twist

He did it on one knee.

A modern fairytale with a twist

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A modern fairytale with a twist

He did it on one knee.

What’s the point if you can’t embarrass them every once in awhile?

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What’s the point if you can’t embarrass them every once in awhile?

The last few weeks I’ve been working on a photo album for my youngest daughter of all the…

Firefighting is a family affair

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Firefighting is a family affair

Former captain of Maple Valley Fire Life Safety was able to fight his last fire alongside his daughter…

Effects of seasonal affective disorder can last up to six months

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Effects of seasonal affective disorder can last up to six months

The disorder is generally more common in women and in those older than 20 years old, according to…

Covington Mayor earns advanced certificate of municipal leadership

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Covington Mayor earns advanced certificate of municipal leadership

Covington Mayor Jeff Wagner has earned the core Certificate of Municipal Leadership and the Advanced Certificate of Municipal…

Scoff at that, child

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Scoff at that, child

My youngest is on the make again. She’s building another costume for the upcoming comicon and Sakura-con at…

Read the first two books before tackling ‘Banished’

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Read the first two books before tackling ‘Banished’

Well, look at you.

The dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning

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The dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning

A family of five reported feeling sick after being exposed to carbon monoxide in their own home.

GriefShare gives people the tools to grieve a loved one

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GriefShare gives people the tools to grieve a loved one

Losing a loved one is a hard obstacle to overcome, which is why a church in Maple Valley…

It may take time to sink into but ‘How to Stop Time’ is worth the read

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It may take time to sink into but ‘How to Stop Time’ is worth the read

The big hand is on the “12.”

He did have an opinion about my pot use

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He did have an opinion about my pot use

I feel as if my life is in constant flux and I honestly don’t know if it’s just…

Covington City Hall Art Gallery - Call for artists

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Covington City Hall Art Gallery – Call for artists

The city of Covington is currently accepting submissions from local and regional visual artists.

Rae Rankin wrote “Cowgirl Lessons” for her daughter when her favorite horse died. The story follows a little girl, fashioned after Rankin’s daughter, who spends the day taking care of her horse. LEAH ABRAHAM, RENTON REPORTER

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‘Cowgirl Lessons’ explores the relationship between a girl and her horse

Rae Rankin wrote a book as an ode to daughter and trainer.

Bea Mathewson, 102, accidentally sent an email to the wrong person, ended up with two pen pals and was featured in a Buzzfeed video. She has been living in Renton since 1939. Leah Abraham, The Reporter

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How a 102-year-old woman sent a wrong email and ended up on Buzzfeed

Renton resident Bea Mathewson found two unlikely pen pals by accident.

The five-person team that created Better Finds talk amongst themselves. Submitted photo.

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Maple Valley man creates app to help sell items and donate to charity

A Maple Valley man is changing the way people sell their unwanted stuff, while donating to charities at…

Freedom of the press, a review on “The Post”

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Freedom of the press, a review on “The Post”

The Plot