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Students at eight schools can choose new ones
Students at eight schools can choose new ones
September 5, 2008 2:14 pm

Parents of students in eight Kent School District elementary schools now have the option of sending their children to one of three other schools because the schools in question have been identified as in need of improvement under the federal No Child Left Behind Act.

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Primary had some one-party top-twos
Primary had some one-party top-twos
September 5, 2008 2:14 pm

Last month’s primary election is officially over, producing three one-party runoffs under the “Top Two” format.

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Short-term hillside fix on SR-169 complete
Short-term hillside fix on SR-169 complete
September 4, 2008 4:55 pm

Workers planned to finish their work this week in a short-term solution to an unstable slope at the south end…

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People want more transit; Metro says that’s not easy Bring on the buses
People want more transit; Metro says that’s not...
By Kris Hill • September 3, 2008 12:00 am

How people get around, as well as how much it costs, was the topic of discussion at a Metropolitan King County Council town hall meeting Aug. 25 in Covington.

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Claire Holder
A diabetic’s reason to ride
September 3, 2008 12:00 am

The Black Diamond Ride to Cure Diabetes, a fund-raiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, was staged last Saturday. Claire Holder, who rides in such events to help battle the disease with which she herself suffers, wrote the following about her experiences as a Type 1 diabetic.

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Goats in a petting zoo are among the attractions for families at the Puyallup Fair
Puyallup Fair opens Friday
September 2, 2008 1:52 am

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CALENDAR
CALENDAR
September 2, 2008 1:52 am

Submitting items: Calendar, a listing of community events and activities, is published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis. Items for the Wednesday edition must be submitted by noon the previous Thursday. Items for the Saturday edition must be submitted by noon the previous Tuesday. Submit calendar items to calendar@reporternewspapers.com.

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Ione Perrin
Birthday reception Sept. 13 for local pioneer
September 2, 2008 1:52 am

Ione Perrin, a longtime resident of the Shadow Lake area and a pioneer of Maple Valley, will celebrate her 90th birthday during a reception in her honor Sept. 13 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Greater Maple Valley Community Center.

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Bands play for wells fund-raiser
Bands play for wells fund-raiser
September 2, 2008 1:52 am

Rock for Reason, a Maple Valley youth organization raising money to build wells in Africa, has scheduled a fund-raising show for 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Warehouse 91, which is at 21415 Maple Valley Hwy.

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Fans come from far and wide to meet NASCAR driver Tony Stewart Popular pit stop
Fans come from far and wide to meet...
By Kris Hill • September 2, 2008 1:51 am

Lacy Hill was so nervous, her hands shook. Her sister, Cori, told her to stop shaking. “It’s just Tony Stewart,” she said.

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Wastemobile will take your household hazardous waste
Wastemobile will take your household hazardous waste
September 2, 2008 1:51 am

King County residents can dispose of old household hazardous substances when the county’s Wastemobile visits Covington Sept. 5-7.

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Tahoma, others suing over state school funding
Tahoma, others suing over state school funding
September 2, 2008 1:50 am

As another new school year begins, Tahoma School District and the Tahoma Education Association are part of a lawsuit that backers say is an attempt to bring about changes in the way Washington funds public schools.

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Derek Brabham and his father
Tony Stewart and friends
September 2, 2008 1:50 am

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WASL numbers rise statewide
WASL numbers rise statewide
By Kris Hill • September 2, 2008 1:50 am

This year’s senior class has already improved on the WASL performance of students in the class of 2008.

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What’s different this year in Tahoma schools
What’s different this year in Tahoma schools
By Kris Hill • August 30, 2008 12:00 am

As students head back to class on Tuesday in the Tahoma School District, there are a few new things happening:

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New principals in the Kent School District are (from left) Jody Metzger
‘We’re just as excited as the kids are’
August 30, 2008 12:00 am

Their buildings are quiet right now – too quiet by their standards. But the five newest principals in the Kent School District are using their time to prepare for the first day of school next Tuesday, because they all know that when those doors open and the kids come piling in, the year moves very fast.

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Hillside work continues on SR-169
Hillside work continues on SR-169
August 29, 2008 9:29 pm

Workers planned to close a bridge on State Route 169 across the Green River Friday for work on an unstable…

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CALENDAR
CALENDAR
August 29, 2008 1:39 pm

Submitting items: Calendar, a listing of community events and activities, is published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis. Items for the Wednesday edition must be submitted by noon the previous Thursday. Items for the Saturday edition must be submitted by noon the previous Tuesday. Submit calendar items to calendar@reporternewspapers.com.

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Churches organize seventh annual back-to-school barbecue
Churches organize seventh annual back-to-school barbecue
August 29, 2008 1:39 pm

The annual Covington Storehouse Back to School barbecue was staged last Saturday, mixing free food and raffles with free support for children as they get ready for the start next week of the new school year.

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One of the kids at last year’s community event sponsored by Cedarcreek Covenant Church temporarily traded his sneakers for the boots and other gear of a firefighter.
Free night out for families
August 29, 2008 1:38 pm

For being relatively new, Cedarcreek Covenant Church is an old hand at hosting community gatherings.

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  • King County’s new prosecuting attorney announces task force units
  • Washington pickleball fans may may soon have special license plate
  • Effort begins to lower the legal limit for driving drunk
  • Housing costs, homelessness among top issues in WA, survey says
  • While many were found, work remains to protect Indigenous people

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