DRIVING WITH SUSPENDED LICENSE
Racks of colorful backpacks are hitting the shelves at retailers nationwide, reminding us it’s time for students of all ages to start picking out their school supply packs for the coming year.
The Black Diamond City Council’s approval of a resolution regarding a traffic mitigation agreement with the Enumclaw School District was one of the messier and more confusing matters the city has faced this year.
Heading back to school means a ramp up in routine for lots of families. One of the best ways to not only support their learning, but also show kids you care – even when you’re not there – is to pack a wholesome, balanced lunch.
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Covington’s Megan Carter knows how stressful it can be to raise two kids. Unlike most parents though, Carter has a more difficult time because both of her kids were born premature and now have a host of medical conditions they have to deal with on a daily basis.
Jason Morrison receives Coach of the Year title
Justin Brownlee’s photo of a starry night over Mount Rainier won the U.S. National Weather Service, Seattle’s July photo contest. And he’s only been taking photos for a year, with no professional training.
After fears the oldest County Fair west of the Mississippi might have to shutter its gates, the King County Fair appears to be regaining its footing. The Metropolitan King County Council’s Committee of the Whole received a briefing on the positive attendance numbers from this year’s fair.
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The last of five weekends of lane reductions on southbound Interstate 5 south of Seattle wrapped up at 5 a.m. today, Aug. 22, and southbound State Route 167 also reopened in Pacific at about 3:30 a.m. to conclude #SouthKingSlowdown’s busiest weekend.
With an extended forecast for sunny, summer weather, Mount Rainier National Park officials advise park visitors to anticipate high traffic volumes and full parking areas in the park for the National Park Service Centennial Weekend, August 25-28. This summer visitors to Mount Rainier National Park have experienced hour long waits at park entrance stations during mid-day peak travel times, particularly on weekends. With the nice weather and park entrance fees waived, the park expects a very busy Centennial Weekend.
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) confirmed the first death due to West Nile virus this year in Washington. A Benton County woman in her 70s was most likely exposed to infected mosquitoes in Benton County. Tests to specifically identify West Nile virus as the cause of her illness were performed at the Washington State Public Health Laboratories. A second reported case, a man in his 80s from Benton County, is currently hospitalized with West Nile virus disease. He was also most likely exposed to infected mosquitoes in Benton County.
King County Parks and King County Councilman Reagan Dunn have teamed up to host a day-long festival on Aug. 27 at Petrovitsky Park in honor of the community of Fairwood’s 50th Anniversary.
There’s much to like about the current status of the Enumclaw Expo Center, but there also are concerns that must be addressed.
With some schools in Washington already starting their school year, and others not far behind, immunizations are required for attendance.
Forestry field day
Covington’s Sausage & CiderFest returns for its second year after an “extremely positive” response from the public following the inaugural festival last year, Karla Slate said, communications and marketing manager for the city.
With the arrival this week of the most dangerous fire weather of the year, Commissioner of Public Lands Peter Goldmark is expanding the statewide burn ban effective Aug. 17 to prohibit all campfires on DNR-protected lands through Sept. 30, 2016.
