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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…

Letters to the Editor

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…

Letters to the Editor

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…

Letters to the Editor

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…

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

Opinion

Taking a stand this generation | Ryan Ryals

Last week, the online version of this newspaper ran an informal survey, asking, “Should the federal government make…

Letters to the Editor

The time has come to stand and be counted | Letter

All across this country, hardworking people are under attack. It is labor that has fought and died in…

Opinion

A couple with ‘A Sunday kind of love’ | Dennis Box

This week I am going to dedicate this space to a married couple. A happily married couple. And…

Letters to the Editor

Join those who support Tahoma Schools and vote for construction bond | Letter

ahoma schools are full now and more kids are coming. Currently, our schools are so full that 25…

Letters to the Editor

Maple Valley Farmers Market president supports Tahoma School District bond measure | Letters

As the third season of the Maple Valley Farmers Market nears, it seems a good time to reflect…