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Maple Valley Creative Arts Council board supports Tahoma School District construction bond measure | Letters

The Maple Valley Creative Arts Council is supporting the Tahoma construction bond and urging all voters to vote…

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Some change happening at the Covington-Maple Valley-Black Diamond Reporter as well as good news | Our Corner

There is nothing like change to throw the chips in air. Many already know there have been some…

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Vote yes on Tahoma School District construction bond for the community’s future | Letter

The Tahoma School District is an excellent place for education, and Maple Valley is an excellent community. Together,…

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

Opinion

Tips to avoid falling for scams | Ryan Ryals

I listed a car for sale on Craigslist this weekend, which is a website that offers free classified…

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Music and PE help Kent School District students reach their potential | Letter

A powerful story about caring and citizenship has developed in the Kent School District. When school board members…

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Cutting music and PE in Kent schools recipe for disaster | Letter

It’s ironic that the Kent School District is considering cutting music and (physical education) PE, seemingly without considering…

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Show a strong level of commitment to our youth and vote for Tahoma School District construction bond | Letter

I want to express my support for the Tahoma school bond. I’ve talked to many people in the…

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Schools are full – vote yes for Tahoma School District construction bond | Letter

Here’s the deal: Our schools are full! Look around and see the construction beginning; have you seen the…

Opinion

A musical idea worth noting | Dennis Box

A trial budget balloon sent up by the Kent School District administration about cutting physical education and music…

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Vote yes for quality education in Tahoma School District | Letter

“It is now time for the community to make a decision about how its schools will accommodate current…

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Tahoma School District construction bond is better than the alternative | Letter

I’d like to take a moment to encourage you to take the opportunity to approve the Tahoma School…

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

Opinion

State legislators face moral budget choices ahead | Ryan Ryals

I’ve tried not to pick on our state legislators too much, since they have an incredibly difficult job…

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Vote yes for Tahoma School District bond because good schools provide a stable community | Letter

As a public school employee and private citizen, I work and volunteer to build enriched communities, advocate for…

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Alliance between Valley Medical Center and UW Medicine should move forward | Letter

I’m a long time Renton/Skyway resident writing to let the community know how proud I am of the…

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Maple Valley mom urges support for the Tahoma School District bond measure | Letter

My daughter is in kindergarten at Rock Creek Elementary School. I’m voting “yes” for Tahoma schools in the…

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Cutting music, P.E. in Kent schools would be a bad move for all | Letter

I began teaching in the state of Washington 27 years ago. When I moved into the state, and…

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Growth should pay for school district growth | Letter

The Tahoma School District is set to ask voters to approve a $150 million, ($125 million levy and…

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A call to action in response to proposed Kent Shool District budget cuts | Letter

There is a lot of buzz over the dramatic cuts the Kent School District is facing. I spend…

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Tahoma School District construction bond not the answer to root problem | Letter

Like many Maple Valley residents, I moved to this area years ago because of its natural beauty and…

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YarrowBay developments well planned and represent progress | Letter

About 25 years ago I came to Black Diamond to look at the site of my new home.…