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MARK KLAAS, Kent Reporter                                 Lynne Mayer, Summer Meals supervisor for the Kent School District, was recognized as a No Kid Hungry’s 2019 Summer Meals Hero.

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A Summer Meals Hero

Kent School District supervisor is one of five people to earn national award

From Tahoma High to Peru - Local athlete shines in swimming

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From Tahoma High to Peru – Local athlete shines in swimming

Abbey Nardella will represent the U.S. in the Parapan American Games

The Facebook post that cried wolf

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The Facebook post that cried wolf

Local police are learning how to handle neighborhood watch groups on social media

An announcement for our long-time readers

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Photos by Danielle Chastaine.                                  Students in the Barbells and Badges summer camp at Cedar Heights Middle School compete on team firefighter or team police on Friday, Aug. 9. Photo courtesy of the Covington Police Department.

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Building relationships, one barbell at a time

Covington Police Chief helps students grow confidence through strength training

A string of stolen shrubbery leaves Maple Valley wondering

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A string of stolen shrubbery leaves Maple Valley wondering

The city is asking residents for help to find stolen trees, bushes and plants

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…

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.

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

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

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

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

Western Swing Festival hosts educational music camp for aspiring artists

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Western Swing Festival hosts educational music camp for aspiring artists

It’s never too late to learn a new skill — which is why the 29th annual Western Swing…

Witte Road improvements underway

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Witte Road improvements underway

City awarded grant money to help portion of TIP process

Submitted photos                                 Cupcakes that the Gourmet Cupcake Campers made.

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Kids learn sweet skills through cupcakes

This delicious summer camp teaches kids the art of baking

KCSO investigating Covington man who shot an alleged car prowler

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KCSO investigating Covington man who shot an alleged car prowler

The alleged prowler is in stable condition, a second suspect is still at large