Thumbs up to the government and law enforcement leaders who have turned the tide on car thefts in King County.
If you or I wanted to own a barber shop, or a gas station, or a used car lot, would taxpayer money be used to build us a place of business? Of course not. Yet, professional sports teams take it for granted that taxpayers owe them state-of-the-art business facilities.
“Intro to Botanical Art”: Lecture by Linda Vorobik, 7 p.m. May 2. Maple Valley Community Center, 22010 SE. 248th St., Maple Valley. 425-413-2572 or register@lakewildernessarboretum.org.
The fourth week of April is a the time to start feeding your vegetables, roses and flower beds, because plants that you want to produce need energy now.
Experts say school-age children should engage in physical activities for at least one hour every day to be healthy.
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Members of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church will collect supplies for military personnel overseas May 3 in Maple Valley.
Women at the Glitzy Gals Spa Night on April 14 got the full princess treatment — back massages, haircuts, foot soaks and makeovers. And chocolate. Don’t forget the chocolate.
The Tahoma Robotics Club competed in world championships in Atlanta, Ga. April 17-19. The competition is called F.I.R.S.T. (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), and was started by Dean Kamen, the inventor of the Segway. The competition supports students and their desire for more exploration and experience in the areas of science, technology, robotics, fabrication, design, programming, public relations, and more.
Wells an Advanced Placement Scholar
The absence of Debbie Stone at Carriage Crest Elementary School will likely be felt next year.
May Day Madness, the Covington Chamber of Commerce’s auction and dinner, is next Thursday at 6 p.m. at Meridian Valley Country Club.
Four athletes in four different sports at Kentwood High have signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers in college.
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They’d been waiting for this match-up all season. Matter of fact, the Kentwood Conquerors even waited almost an extra month for it.
Chris Marangon heard the talk.
The wait is nearly over for Shane Simmons.
Mark Hargrove, a Republican candidate in this fall’s election for state representative in the 47th Legislative District, will host a campaign kickoff event today from 3 to 5 p.m. at Meridian Grange.
Phyllis Huster, a Democrat, has announced her candidacy in this fall’s election for state senator of the 5th Legislative District.
Issaquah-Hobart Road to be studied