When my brother and I got our driver’s license, my dad made a deal with us. Whatever we put down for a car, he would match.
During an emergency, you may see police officers, firemen and more than likely, the Soup Ladies.
The BECU Foundation awards 80 student-members with a $3,000 scholarship.
Covington’s Megan Carter knows how stressful it can be to raise two kids. Unlike most parents though, Carter has a more difficult time because both of her kids were born premature and now have a host of medical conditions they have to deal with on a daily basis.
Justin Brownlee’s photo of a starry night over Mount Rainier won the U.S. National Weather Service, Seattle’s July photo contest. And he’s only been taking photos for a year, with no professional training.
With some schools in Washington already starting their school year, and others not far behind, immunizations are required for attendance.
Forestry field day
Covington’s Sausage & CiderFest returns for its second year after an “extremely positive” response from the public following the inaugural festival last year, Karla Slate said, communications and marketing manager for the city.
Just like any other 17 year old, Elana Klopfstein has a lot on her plate. On top of countless hours of homework and classes during the school year, she is also an ice skater, practicing at least six days, 15 hours a week. The hours increase as competitions approach or during the summer.
Garage sale fundraiser
I remember turning 18 and getting plenty of “you’ve been approved” credit cards in the mail. I was too scared at the time to get a credit card because I had seen just as many “are you in credit-card debt?” commercials on TV. The thought of owing thousands of dollars from credit card debt scared me. The funny thing was, when I actually tried to get my first credit card, it was a nightmare. I couldn’t get approved because I didn’t have credit. Go figure.
Emily Leonard is a petite 5 foot, 2 inches. The best way to describe her would be caring, thoughtful and selfless, which may seem like the opposite characteristics a teacher like Leonard would need in Detroit.
Susie Salmon had heard that when someone was about to be murdered, their last words were either “please” or “don’t” or a combination of the two. Those were the only two words she could think of when her life was about to end by the hands of her neighbor, George.
Third-degree burns to his face and head did not stop Chris Ollom from granting 18-year-old Damian Taylor’s wish. It had just been a few weeks after Ollom had been in an explosion at his Automotive Experts of Kent/Covington, when he was approached by the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
On July 12, the city of Tacoma passed an ordinance banning plastic bags which will go into effect in one year. This means retailers within the city will no longer have thin, plastic bags available. Reusable and brown paper bags will be available for purchase in place of the plastic bags. The Bag Busters organization is trying to follow in Tacoma’s footsteps and get Covington to ban plastic bags.
The Elk Run Farm, formerly part of the Elk Run Golf Course, had it’s first harvest on July 7. The farm is four acres and with the support of Elk Run, the city of Maple Valley, King County, local food bank directors and the United Way of King County, the farm was able to come to life.
How many suns are in the universe? -Kristen, 8, Pullman, WA
…how to protect myself from a burglary.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, I have to find a new apartment. Apartment hunting and moving are my least favorite things. It can get really stressful and I get grumpy. Surprisingly enough, I’m no fun to be around when I’m a big grumpy pants.
The room erupted with cheers and applause at the April 11 Maple Valley City Council meeting when the council approved the construction of a disc golf course in Maple Valley.
