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Maple Valley offers parks survey

City wishes to meet families’ needs for parks

Submitted photo from King County Council.                                 Dave Lutes holds the proclamation from the King County Council declaring June 7 as ‘Dave Lutes Day’ with Amy Erickson and Holly Potts with the Kent School District.

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He spent over 40 years in education, so the county gave him a day

After 42 years of working in the Kent School District, David Lutes decided to retire

Bear Robotics show off their wins of the season during the Maple Valley Days Parade on June 8. Photo by Kayse Angel

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Another parade, another hit

Maple Valley had it’s annual parade on June 8 along Witte Road. The parade occurs the Saturday of…

A fashion fire leads to evacuation

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A fashion fire leads to evacuation

Firefighters investigating department store blaze

In a ruling from the bench, King County Superior Court Judge Janet Helson said Pat Pepper, Brian Weber, and Erika Morgan — defendants in the Open Public Meetings Act lawsuit against the city of Black Diamond — will have to pay $500 for every OPMA violation, if the judge rules there are any. Photo by Ray Still

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Black Diamond back in court

Three attorneys are suing the city and its mayor for unpaid services.

Justin Gielski, an “American Ninja Warrior” contestant, sits in an ice bath after a workout. With him are his two children, Sophie, 9, and Axel 8. COURTESY PHOTO

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Putting it on the line

Maple Valley’s Gielski returns stronger, leaner to give ‘American Ninja Warrior’ another try

Photo courtesy of Cedar River Elementary.                                 Cedar River students and staff stand together after receiving the Golden Can award.

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Cedar River Elementary wins Golden Can Award

Students donated the most pounds of canned goods per student than others in the district

Photo courtesy of Change.org                                 A screenshot of a petition on Change.org calling for the City of Maple Valley to “stop deforestation.” The petition has gotten nearly 1,000 signatures, despite the mayor saying there is no deforestation happening in the city at all.

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Maple Valley multi-use sparks petition to “save trees”

Petition to Mayor Sean P. Kelly gains over 900 signatures for “non-issue”

What’s happening during Maple Valley Days

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What’s happening during Maple Valley Days

Local event includes vendors, parades, fundraisers and more

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King County homelessness count shows 17 percent decrease overall

Decreases are not even among different demographics.

Courtesy of the Landed website.

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Housing for Renton, Kent educators just became more accessible

Doug Baldwin helps district partner with Landed

Photo by Kayse Angel                                 Kentwood student Monica Riestro-Carrillo speaks during the 2019 Kentwood Constitution Convention on May 28.

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Students take charge of their school government

Biennial ASB event teaches high schoolers about democracy

Future of major roadway discussed at open house

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Future of major roadway discussed at open house

State Route 169 is a vital north-south commuter and commercial route in the Puget Sound region, which is…

DSHS Mobile Service Office is coming to Maple Valley

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DSHS Mobile Service Office is coming to Maple Valley

In need of cash assistance, food assistance, medical assistance or Medicare Savings Program? The Washington State Department of…

Photo by Kayse Angel                                 Brad Belcher’s grandson, Adrian Culberson, tests out one of the bikes donated to the Bicycle Rescue for Youth.

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Nonprofit starts kids’ summer right with new bicycles

Bicycle Rescue for Youth helps families in need provide for children

Photos by Kayse Angel                                 Grave stones with flags and flowers at the Tahoma National Cemetery on May 27.

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Community remembers the fallen

Memorial Day event hosted at Tahoma National Cemetery

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Red Cross is offering free fire alarms

Need a new smoke alarm? Then it is time to contact your local American Red Cross office.

Photo by Kayse Angel                                 The Foley’s Produce Stand was established in 2005 and has been serving the community off Highway 169 since then.

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Community rallies together for Foley’s Produce

Residents donate to stand after robbery

A file photo of a black bear

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A bear was spotted at Cedar River Elementary

And no, it wasn’t a Tahoma Bear.

Boeing says decision on new airplane will come this year

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Boeing says decision on new airplane will come this year

With the 737 Max crisis far from over, there was speculation that a 797 decision might be delayed.