Sports
Seattle-to-Portland participant, 71, plans to finish race in a day
It was one of those moments everyone has. That moment when an idea clicks, the mental light globe…
News
Covington School Briefs | July 9
For the second straight year, Green River Community College is hosting student leaders from Bangladesh for a Leadership…
News
Citizens offer economic development suggestions for Covington
Citizens participating in a forum on Covington’s economic development came up with the following when asked for suggestions…
News
Covington citizens say they want variety in downtown development
Downtown Covington is booming with new development, but residents who attended an economic development forum hosted by the…
News
King County exec wants 25-cent fare increase to offset Metro fuel costs
King County Executive Ron Sims wants a 25-cent fare increase on Metro Transit buses to help offset rising…
News
Lake Meridian boat launch fees could take effect by October
In a few months, the privilege of using the boat launch at Lake Meridian might cost a few…
News
State DOT OK’s SR-169 bridge repairs, declares it traffic safe
A State Route 169 bridge across the Green River near Black Diamond has been declared safe for traffic…
News
Maple Valley citizens cite firefighter safety in push to pass Prop. 1
James Koch wants to make sure fellow volunteer firefighters stay safe, so he is supporting Maple Valley Fire…
News
Bill Blair wanted to ‘make his community better’
Bill Blair, 69, an active member of the community who served on the city’s Planning Commission, died June…
Life
‘It’s a cool relationship’
For just a few hours a day, local children can escape their normal lives and immerse themselves in…
News
Fire destroys candidate’s house
The home of Darcy Burner, a candidate for Congress in the district that includes Maple Valley, Black Diamond…
Opinion
Maple Valley’s future hinges on Four Corners planning
Maple Valley is at a crossroads. We can continue planning for a bright future of a central shopping…
Life
Poisoned animals common – but preventable
One of the most common emergencies I see is a pet that got into something they shouldn’t have.
Opinion
Too many will feel budget cut pain
Thank you to staff writer Kris Hill for reporting on the alarming King County budget shortfall. (June 11,…
Opinion
Think you know your U.S. history?
How well do you, your family and friends know your country’s history? Take the following quiz and find…
Opinion
Big businesses show big hearts
Thumbs up to a couple of major retail companies – Wal-Mart andHome Depot – for putting their money…
Life
GARDENING CALENDAR
WaterWise demonstration garden: Self-guided tours showcase plants and gardening methods that conserve water. Plant list available at garden…
News
How to be a computer NetMaster
The Covington, Maple Valley, and Black Diamond branches of the King County Library System are seeking volunteers to…
News
Community program has summer plans
Tahoma Learning Community, a program affiliated with the Tahoma School District, offers offers art and sports camps and…