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Training for rescues

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Training for rescues

Local firefighters aren’t just sitting and waiting for emergencies, they spend between time training for the worst case…

Photos by Haley Ausbun.                                 Seniors in nearby care facilities took flight in a 1942 Boeing Stearman biplane at Renton Municipal Airport, offered by Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation.

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No age cap to fly

On Sunday, Aug. 11 and Monday Aug. 12 seniors from Burien, Mercer Island and Issaquah with interest or…

A Maple Valley home was damaged by a deck fire, but a dog was saved thanks to the quick action of local firefighters.                                Photos provided by the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority

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Maple Valley dog grateful to be saved from deck fire

A Maple Valley home was damaged after a fire broke out on the deck, but thanks to a…

Photos by Haley Ausbun. The BackYardFarm, a local couple trying to help folks with small yards build their own farm, hosted an event July 27, where guests could meet the animals, feed the goats and eat food sourced from their own back yard.

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Rentonites can have a farm, e-i-e-i-o

Urban farmers want to teach their neighbors how to be sustainable

The Ravensdale Retreat Natural Area will be closed to the public so work crews can thin out some of the trees. Image courtesy Harry Biped/www.harrybipedhiking.com

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Popular trails near Black Diamond closed for five weeks

King County Parks is thinning 75 acres of previously-logged land within Ravensdale Retreat Natural Area.

Photo by Danielle Chastaine                                  From left to right: Plateau Outreach Ministries Director Elaine Olson, Outreach Case Manager for Veterans and Seniors Lisa Napolitano, and Director Elisha Smith-Marshall stand outside of their nonprofit’s office. The trio work together regularly to help lift up the vulnerable populations in Enumclaw, Black Diamond and Covington.

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A mighty team of three help local vets and seniors

Plateau Outreach Ministries works with the county to repair vulnerable homes

Black Diamond Financial Director May Miller presented the 2020 budget calendar to the city council early on in the Aug. 1 meeting. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Black Diamond council to have seven members

The Black Diamond City Council will soon join its neighboring cities in having seven members.

Covington elementary schools use new tool for back-to-school shopping

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Covington elementary schools use new tool for back-to-school shopping

Parents will soon be able to breathe a sigh of relief when they send their children back to…

Three friends and cyclists celebrate as they cross the finish line during the 2018 Obliteride event. Photo courtesy of Fred Hutch Obliteride.                                 Three friends and cyclists celebrate as they cross the finish line during the 2018 Obliteride event. Photo courtesy of Fred Hutch Obliteride.

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500 cyclists aim to obliterate cancer

Local event to bring riders through Maple Valley, Covington

Aaron Crawford is based in Seattle, and his latest album, Hotel Bible, nit No. 24 on iTunes. Courtesy photo

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Aaron Crawford headlines Ten Trails event

There will also be a grand opening of two new model homes at the housing development site.

Kent, Covington voters approving Puget Sound Fire property tax hike

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Kent, Covington voters approving Puget Sound Fire property tax hike

Nearly 56 percent in favor of levy

King County’s Prop. 1 parks levy is passing

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King County’s Prop. 1 parks levy is passing

Initial results from the Aug. 6 primary King County Council races are also in.

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Maple Valley organizations awarded money from the county

County Councilmember Reagan Dunn announces grants to local groups

Forestry Commission seeks new members

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Forestry Commission seeks new members

Want to help keep King County’s forests green and vibrant? Then apply for a position on the King…

Beni Bryant sings his way to top 18 in AGT

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Beni Bryant sings his way to top 18 in AGT

Maple Valley AGT fans watch Beni make it to the final judging rounds

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Area council looks for members, local opinions

Those who live outside of city limits, but wish to participate in the local community, has a chance…

President of Johnson Home and Garden, Brad Johnson (right) stands with his uncle and vice president J. Johnson (left) near their large selection of fasteners. J. Johnson said the store has the largest selection of fasteners in the entire country. Photo by Danielle Chastaine

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Celebrating 50 years of screwing around

The Johnson family looks back on decades of customer service

Local nurses cry ‘patients before profit’

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Local nurses cry ‘patients before profit’

Healthcare workers rally in Renton and Providence Headquarters

Covington residents asked where they stand on fireworks

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Covington residents asked where they stand on fireworks

An advisory vote is set for November

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Calling all actors — auditions open for local production

Want to be spotlighted on stage? Maybe you just always wanted to sing and dance to some classic…