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National Night Out in Covignton | Slide Show – Lois St. Peter

The Covington Police Department was joined by Kent firefighters, city officials and community members in the National Night…

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One September Afternoon | Poem by Leo Dangel

Anton Chekhov, the master of the short story, was able to see whole worlds within the interactions of…

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‘Summer Serenade’ performance by The Gateway Concert Band Aug. 16

The Gateway Concert Band will present the second concert of the summer, “Summer Serenade”, 7 p.m. Monday, Aug.…

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Not all gray | Poem by Chris McElroy

Childhood prodigies swept by conspiracy cleaned by a tragedy overlooked by society

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Free vocal class offered at Rock ‘n’ More school

Oh sure, you may think you can’t sing, but Dace Anderson, founder of Dace’s Rock ‘n’ More in…

Ryan Harry

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National Night Out draws large crowd in Maple Valley | Slide Show

The Maple Valley Police Department along with King County Sheriff's deputies and Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety…

Photographer Chad Coleman from the Bellevue Reporter shot the Blue Angles flight exhibition today

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Blue Angels through the lens of Chad Coleman | Slide Show

Chad Coleman, Bellevue Reporter photographer, shot the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight exhibition today, Aug. 5.

Darren Motamedy performed in one of his final concerts in Washington state at Lake Wilderness Park July 29 for the Music in the Park event before leaving for Las Vegas.

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Leaving for Las Vegas | Darren Motamedy Slide Show

Slowly but surely, Darren Motamedy has been saying goodbye to Kent, to the school district, to the gigs,…

Maple Valley Fire Chief Brad Doerflinger keeps his eye on the ball while Police Chief Michelle Bennett is ready to catch Saturday at Lake Wilderness Park during the 'Gun and Hoses' softball tournament.

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‘Guns and Hoses’ softball tournament features fun, food and fast action between the Maple Valley fire and police departments | Slide Show

The Maple Valley fire and police departments met on the ball field at Lake Wilderness Park for the…

Rae Solomon

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Country-fied Chick | Rae Solomon

Rae Solomon, 23, grew up near Enumclaw and now lives in Maple Valley. She released her first album,…

Maple Valley resident Rae Solomon performs during the Covington Days Festival July 17.  She is backed by guitarist Henry Chang from her band.

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On the road from rodeo queen to country star | Rae Solomon

Garth Brooks taught Rae Solomon everything she knows about performing. In a manner of speaking, that is, as…

John Woodcock

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Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce wacky and wild golf tournament | Slide Show

The Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce wacky and wild golf tournament hit the greens at the Lake…

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Darren Motamedy featured at Lake Wilderness music in the park concert

This Thursday’s concert will feature one some of the state’s best music makers. The award winning Darren Motamedy…

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The Romance of Middle Age | Poem by Mary Meriam

Rhyming has a way of brightening a poem, and a depressing subject can become quite a bit lighter…

Beyond the Bruises is a special four-part series presented by Reporter staff writer Kris Hill looking into the complex issues of domestic violence.

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By The Numbers: Domestic violence statistics | Beyond the Brusies

• Between January 1, 1997 and June 30, 2006, at least 359 people were killed by domestic violence…

Beyond the Bruises is a special four-part series presented by Reporter staff writer Kris Hill looking into the complex issues of domestic violence.

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Domestic Violence: Going beyond physical abuse into every aspect of life | Beyond the Bruises

Editor’s note: This is the first in a four part series on domestic violence. The second part of…

Beyond the Bruises is a special four-part series presented by Reporter staff writer Kris Hill looking into the complex issues of domestic violence.

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Taking the first step to get away from abuse | Beyond the Bruises

Just leave if you’re being abused. It’s easier said than done. “We do know that one of the…

Seafair clowns entertained the crowd at the Covington Day parade Saturday.

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City celebrates at Covington Days | Slide Show

The Covington Days celebration featured a parade, City Council challenge, live music, food and fun for all Friday,…

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Rain | Poem by Peter Everwine

Peter Everwine is a California poet whose work I have admired for almost as long as I have…

Mayor Rebbeca Olness performs the ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday at Miners Day in Black Diamond along with King County Councilman Reagan Dunn and City Council members Kristine Hanson

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Miners Day celebration in Black Diamond | Slide Show by Ron Olness

A large gathering enjoyed the Black Diamond Miners Day celebration Saturday. The acitivities included a ribbon cutting ceremony…