News
Employment Security halts phase-out of emergency unemployment benefits
The congressional approval Friday of a two-month extension of long-term jobless benefits provides a reprieve to about 40,000…
Opinion
Editorial cartoon of the week by Frank Shiers, Jr.
The weekly editorial view from the pen of Frank Shiers, Jr.
News
Update | Kent Police on the scene of a Easthill shooting | 20-year-old man critically injured
Kent Police investigators are on the scene of a late afternoon shooting on Kent’s east hill. Police officers…
News
Black Diamond firefighters on the scene of residential fire | Update
Mountain View Fire and Rescue/Black Diamond Fire Department firefighters responded to a residential fire near Flaming Geyser State…
News
King County Sheriff’s Office releases sketch of man suspect in attempted rape of Burien girl
The King County Sheriff's Office along with the Burien Police Department released a sketch of the alleged suspect…
News
McDonough hosts another successful fundraiser for Maple Valley-based Vine Maple Place
Tina and Cory McDonough's third annual Friends of Vine Maple Place benefit last weekend was a success.
Sports
Tahoma High graduate Chris Powers earns All-America honors at Eastern Washington for second straight year | Football
Tahoma High graduate Chris Powers was one of three Eastern Washington University football players to earn All-America honors…
News
State Rep. Mark Hargrove of Covington not pleased with progress made during legislature’s special session
With the 2011 second special session wrapped up for the holidays Rep. Mark Hargrove, R-Covington, said in a…
Business
Better Business Bureau offers charity giving tips to Maple Valley, Covington residents
As scammers seek to exploit holiday generosity, Better Business Bureau urges consumers to protect well-intentioned donations.
News
Puget Sound Energy warns Covington and Maple Valley customers of fraudulent email
Puget Sound Energy issued an advisory warning Dec. 14 about a fraudulent email sent to customers that mimics…
News
Puget Sound Energy offers LED bulb rebate to Covington and Maple Valley residents
Puget Sound Energy has recently introduced a new instant rebate for up to $10 off energy-efficient light emitting…
News
Police seeking public help in finding man suspected in attempted rape of girl in Burien | King County Sheriff’s Office
The King County Sheriff's Office and Burien Police are asking the public for help finding a man suspected…
News
Woman with outstanding felony warrant arrested while hiding methamphetamines in her clothes | Black Diamond Police Blotter
The Black Diamond Police Blotter/ Report from Dec. 8-18
News
King County warns of apparent email scam about online property tax payments
If you received an email about making a property tax payment online to King County, be alert.
Opinion
The truth about Tahoma High graduation cords | Guest commentary
It came as quite a surprise when I read a guest column in the Dec. 16 issue of…
News
Black Diamond Elementary Students win Veteran of Foreign Wars Essay Award
Six Black Diamond Elementary students were presented awards by the Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) for their essays…
Business
Mattress Discounters opens new store in Covington
Mattress Discounters opened a new Covington store last week, one of 12 they opened in the Pacific Northwest.
News
House near Covington catches fire due to electrical adapter
A family of four was able to safely scape from their home in unincorporated King County near Covington…
News
Mountain View Fire and Rescue Report Dec. 13-19
The Mountain View Fire and Rescue Report Dec. 13-19
News
No one injured after car catches fire | Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Report
Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Report for Dec. 12 - 18