About Us

The cities of Covington and Maple Valley officially incorporated on the same day in August of 1997. These south King County cities, along with nearby Black Diamond, maintain roots in a rural lifestyle yet embrace modern technology and economic vitality. Residents enjoy a high quality of living and participate in a variety of natural recreation opportunities, with views of Mount Rainier beckoning in the near distance.

Your Community News Team



Dennis Box Regional Editor
Dennis Box
425-432-1209 ext. 5050 		Dennis Box is the regional editor for the Kent Reporter, Covington-Maple Valley Reporter and the Tukwila Reporter.
     
Kris Hill News
Kris Hill
(425) 432-1209, ext. 5054 		Born and raised in Bellevue, I'm a 1996 graduate of Interlake High School, now a Maple Valley resident for nearly 5 years. I first was bit with the journalism bug when I was 15 and have been trying to make money at it ever since. I have a communications degree from the University of Washington and have been working in newspapers since 1997. You might see me walking my beagles, Lucy and Langdon, near Elk Run Golf Course or on the Lake Wilderness Trail with leashes in one hand and a BlackBerry cell phone in the other.
     
Erick Walker News
Erick Walker
425.432.1209, ext. 5052 		Erick grew up on Bainbridge Island, played baseball at Eastern Oregon University, and has been in journalism for 15 years. Before joining the Reporter 2 1/2 years ago he spent a number of years covering prep sports for the King County Journal.
     
Reporter
Sarah Kehoe
253-872-6600 ext. 5056
     
Ryan Ryals Columnist
Ryan Ryals 		Ryan Ryals works in Kent and lives in Maple Valley. He writes a weekly column and about the politics and life.
     
Natasha Coddington Columnist
Natasha Coddington 		Music Notes columnist