Life
Washington’s Lottery begins $2 powerball game
This new year, Washington’s Lottery will begin offering the new $2 Powerball game Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, taking…
Business
It’s the economy – again | Don Brunell
In 1992, Bill Clinton’s campaign slogan was, “It’s the economy, stupid.” In 1993, Washington employers modified the slogan…
News
Washington’s citizen initiative filing period for 2012 began Friday | David Ammons
Initiative activist Tim Eyman filed five measures, dealing with $30 car tabs, traffic cameras, supermajority for taxes, the…
News
Secretary of State Sam Reed asks Legislature to trim election costs
By not printing full ballot measure text in Voters Pamphlet would save hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
Sports
Seattle Thunderbirds downed by Tri-City in Kennewick | Hockey
The Tri-City Americans defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 7-3 Friday night at the Toyota Center in Kennewick.
News
After a week of tolls quicker commutes on SR 520 bridge
More drivers are returning to the State Route 520 floating bridge, a week after tolls began. Data compiled…
News
Renton and Seattle man sentenced in U.S District Court for marijuana production and distribution
Two King County brothers were sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Tacoma for their roles in a…
News
Rep. Glenn Anderson announces candidacy for lieutenant governor in November election
State Rep Glenn Anderson, R-Fall City, today announced his candidacy for Lieutenant Governor in the November 2012 elections.
Sports
Seattle Thunderbirds fall to Everett Silvertips | Hockey
The Everett Silvertips defeated the Seattle Thunderbirds 5-2 Wednesday night at Comcast Arena in Everett.
News
Mountain View Fire and Rescue – Black Diamond Fire Department Report for Dec. 27 – Jan. 2
Mountain View Fire and Rescue Report for Dec. 27 - Jan. 2
News
Students from Maple Valley, Kent make 2011 Scholastic Honor Roll Fall term at Oregon State University.
Students from Kent and Maple Valley made the 2011 Scholastic Honor Roll Fall term at Oregon State University.
Life
Annual benefit concert to be held Jan. 13 in Tahoma High Commons
The Tahoma High Jazz Band and Jazz Choir concert will hold an annual benefit concert Jan. 13 at…
News
Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety to offer CPR/AED class Jan. 30
Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety is offering an adult, child and infant CPR/AED class at 6 p.m.…
News
Soup Ladies from Black Diamond provide meals for Maple Valley firefighters after fighting house fire
After fighting a house fire on Jan 2., Maple Valley firefighters returned to their stations to find a…
News
Basketball players from Rainier Christian High School near Covington assist Kent Food Bank over Christmas Break with annual toy distribution
Basketball players from Rainier Christian High School assisted the Kent Food Bank over Christmas Break with their annual…
News
King County arrests 960 motorists for DUI during holiday patrol around Maple Valley, Covington
In King County, 960 motorists were stopped and arrested for driving under the influence (DUI).
News
Plan on nightly closures, detours on state Route 18 at I-5 this week
Drivers should anticipate nightly detours this week on State Route 18 between Weyerhaeuser Way South and Interstate 5…
Sports
Tahoma wrestling rolls in SPSL All Division Championships Dec. 29-30, winning team crown by more than 50 points | Slide Show
Tahoma's wrestling team dominated the South Puget Sound League All-Division Championships at Auburn High Dec. 29-30, running away…
News
Family escapes unharmed from accidental house fire | Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Report
Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Report Dec. 26 - Jan. 1
Sports
Rose Bowl 2012 Oregon 45 Wisconsin 38 | The Voice of Sports
Washington Husky fans have been making fun of Duck fans for about the last 94 Rose Bowls. Oregon…