News
BPA investigating cause of explosion, fire at Ravensdale power station
BPA is handing the investigation into the cause of the explosion. There were no injuries to firefighters or…
News
Community egg hunt to be held at Lake Wilderness Park
The 15th annual community egg hunt will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 30 at Lake…
Opinion
Teachers care and kids respond | Cindy Prescott
I have had the good fortune to talk to quite a few teachers in the Kent School District…
News
Tahoma High School robotics team earns Chairman’s award
The Tahoma High robotics team, Bear Metal, competed in Ellensburg March 21, 22, and 23 where they became…
News
First regional conference on emergency and disaster planning | King County
More than 350 people representing local governments, community organizations, and concerned residents within King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties…
Business
Department of Labor & Industries launches advertising campaign to help injured workers return to work
A new advertising campaign on television and the Internet is encouraging employers in Washington state to provide light-duty…
Business
Small Business Administration online cash flow management tool
The U.S. Small Business Administration has joined forces with Experian, the leading global information services provider, to launch…
Life
Spring at Mount Rainier National Park
Even though the calendar says spring has arrived, most of Mount Rainier National Park is still covered in…
News
Public Counsel recommends UTC continue investigation of Washington utility
The Public Counsel Division of the Washington State Attorney General’s Office will recommend Friday that the Washington Utilities…
News
Dace’s Rock ‘n’ More Rockcital at Maple Valley Creative Arts Center’s Leaf | Slideshow
Dace’s Rock ‘n’ More quarterly Rockcital was Saturday March 23 at the Maple Valley Community Arts Center's Leaf.
Life
Sit in the chair and let’s graduate | Living with Gleigh
“Sit in the chair, don’t stand; sit in the chair, don’t stand.” I so miss the days when…
News
Drivers should expect a busy first weekend of spring around the Puget Sound area
Drivers who cross Lake Washington, connect to Interstate 5 from West Seattle or head south from the University…
News
Covington to host workshop on Hawk Property Subarea plan
The city of Covington invites the public to a workshop to help shape the uses, location and layout…
News
Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council meeting April 1
The Greater Maple Valley Area Council will hold its monthly meeting from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on…
News
Mountain View Fire and Rescue updates | March 18
Call report and department updates for Mountain View Fire.
News
Snowshoe into Avalanche Safety
Learn the basics of avalanche safety on two snowshoe walks on March 24.
Sports
Members of the Summit Gymnastics Boys Team place at state championships
The Boys Team from Summit Gymnastics went to the 2013 USAG Washington State Men's Gymnastics Championships meet that…
News
Voter registration deadline on Monday for April 23 Special Election
The City of Milton and five fire districts in King County from Bothell to Maple Valley are participating…
Opinion
Editorial cartoon of the week | Frank Shiers
The editorial cartoon of the week by artist Frank Shiers.
Opinion
Make your voice heard on annexation bills | Letter to the editor
The City of Maple Valley’s effort to make it easier to annex the Donut Hole property is in…