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Voting down Tahoma school bond poor vision | Letter

With the failure of the school bond the city of Maple Valley finally has a vision. It was…

Opinion

Why I love doing what I do | Editorial

One of the reasons I love my job is the fact it’s expected that we spend time in…

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Racing noise complaints unjustified | Letter

It was amazing to read Larry and Linda Worden’s long letter (“Do something about noise from Pacific Raceways”…

Opinion

Sun: “Still I dream of it”

The Beach Boys aren’t meant to be played in the middle of a tropical monsoon which is exactly…

Opinion

Find the next investing bubble | Ryan Ryals

Just a few years ago, you couldn’t drive a few blocks without seeing a “We Buy Houses” sign…

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Heartfelt thanks to volunteer in Black Diamond | Letter

We wish to give our heartfelt thanks to Scott for volunteering to clean our yard; pulling weeds, planting…

Opinion

Some answers why the Tahoma School bond failed | Ryan Ryals

I’ve been trying to avoid the Tahoma school district’s $125 million bond issue for a few weeks now;…

Opinion

Finding common ground in the newsroom | Kris Hill

During the past two weeks or so I’ve discovered that TJ Martinell, our new staff writer, and I…

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State should provide Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition funding for Green River Gorge | Letter

As a resident in southeast King County and the executive director of an organization (the Middle Green River…

Opinion

A delicate deal with death in a war | Dennis Box

The news of Osama bin Laden’s death has riveted the country since the story broke Sunday evening. The…

Ryan Ryals lives in Maple Valley and writes a weekly column about politics and life in the city.

Opinion

Taking the character of our children seriously | Ryan Ryals

Last week’s news about a cyberstalking case in Issaquah made the headlines, mostly due to the young age…

Opinion

The B-17 flying fortress and the face of war | Dennis Box

The Museum of Flight at Boeing Field featured the Liberty Foundation’s 2011 Salute to Veterans tour with the…

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Congratulations to CERT course graduates | Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety

A total of 16 community members graduated from CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) class March 31. The graduates…

Ryan Ryals lives in Maple Valley and writes a weekly column about politics and life in the city.

Opinion

Media relations for the quickly famous | Ryan Ryals

I’ve been watching “American Idol” on TV this season (it’s not what you think; I only watch it…

Letters to the Editor

Make a difference and vote yes for Tahoma School District construction bond | Letter

This letter comes from a mom new to the Tahoma District. We moved here last June largely based…

Opinion

The flying fortress and the face of war | Dennis Box

The Museum of Flight at Boeing Field has something very special coming April 30 through May 30. The…

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Send a message and vote yes on Tahoma School District construction bond | Letter

The Tahoma School Board has proposed a bond issue to fund major repairs, replace infrastructure and accommodate the…

Opinion

People living in district should decide Valley Medical’s future | Anthony Hemstad

The 450,000 people living in King County Public Hospital District No. 1 (Valley Medical Center – VMC) own…

Opinion

Commissioner hampering business at Valley Medical Center | Dean Radford

The Valley Medical Center has some serious business to consider – whether to form a strategic alliance with…

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Questions and answers about Tahoma School District construction bond

The April 26 Tahoma School District construction and remodeling bond measure has generated several questions from community members…