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Maple Valley Library calender of events for Januaary 2011
Maple Valley Library calender of events for January 2011
Letters to the Editor
Education paramount duty of the state and governor’s budget does not properly fund basic education | Letter
According to the state Constitution, education is the "paramount" duty of the state. Court decisions have held this…
News
Homicides and traffic deaths down and suicides up over last 10 years in King County
In 2009, King County saw the lowest number of deaths due to homicide and traffic accidents in the…
Letters to the Editor
Maple Valley City Council member questions the balance of the city budget | Letter
Monday night, Dec. 13, was the last Council meeting for 2010 and the last opportunity for our City…
News
Walmart shoplifter found to have felony warrant for escape | Covington-Maple Valley Police Blotter
A man who was suspected of shoplifting was contacted at Walmart by police who discovered he had a…
News
Maple Valley Parks and Recreation classes and programs beginning in 2011
Maple Valley Parks and Recreation will be offering several new classes starting in early 2011.
Letters to the Editor
Save the Lake Wilderness Golf Course restaurant | Letter
I read with much sadness ( Dec. 10 edition) that the Lake Wilderness Golf Course restaurant may close…
Letters to the Editor
The Jerry Woods Holiday Fire Engine Food Drive collects more than 5,000 pounds of food | Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety
The Jerry Woods Holiday Fire Engine Food Drive collected 5,351 pounds of food and $3348.28 in cash donations…
News
Toys for Joy program delivers toys and joy to children for Christmas | Kent Regional Fire Authority
The 2010 Toys for Joy program brought both toys and joy to children for Christmas. The Kent Fire…
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Firefighters rescue family’s dog from home fire | Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety
Maple Valley firefighter along with Mountain View Fire and Rescue and Kent Fire Department personnel were dispatched to…
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The Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council monthly meeting Jan. 3
The Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council monthly meeting is scheduled for 7-9:30 p.m. Monday, January 3 at…
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Alternate heating sources may create fire risk | State Fire Marshal
The high cost of home heating and utilities has caused many to turn to alternative heating sources such…
Business
Valley Medical Center receives Emergin Impact Award for pediatric unit
Valley Medical Center recently received a 2010 Impact Award for Enterprise Patient Informatics Solutions (EPIS) by Royal Philips…
News
Car hits fallen tree on Auburn-Black Diamond Road trapping driver Dec. 18 | Mountain View Fire and Rescue/Black Diamond Fire Department
Mountain View Fire and Rescue responded to a car that ran into a tree on the Auburn-Black Diamond…
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Maple Valley Youth Symphony midseason auditions Jan. 5 and 12
The Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra midseason auditions will be Jan. 5 and 12 at Shepherd of the…
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New Year’s celebration at the Greater Maple Valley Community Center Dec. 31
Ring in the new year at the Greater Maple Valley Community Center. Send out the old and ring…
Business
Valley Medical Center appoints administrative director for cancer services
Valley Medical Center has appointed Karen Irish as its new administrative director for cancer services.
Sports
Legacy Landscaping wins Maple Valley Parks & Recreation’s adult fast break basketball championship
Maple Valley Parks & Recreation’s Adult Fast Break Basketball League concluded last Dec. 16 at Tahoma Junior High…
News
Maple Valley man charged with drive-by shooting
The King County Prosecutors have charged a Maple Valley man with a drive-by shooting and eluding police for…
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Dog left tied to railing for three hours during cold weather | Black Diamond Police Blotter
An officer was dispatched to a commercial business on 3rd Avenue for an animal complaint. The caller advised…