There are few instances where police must weigh risk versus reward more than with high-speed pursuits. For King County, in the battle between public safety and crime reduction, the former ideal wins more than one-third of the time
Registration for the popular Citizen’s Police Academy is open only until filled. The King County Sheriff’s Office and the cities of Maple Valley and Covington are working cooperatively to help citizens gain a better understanding of police operations through education and interaction with law enforcement officers
“Seeds for Scholars” scholarship program recognizes a Tahoma High School student based on demonstrated interest, action and achievement in issues surrounding sustainability and the environment
The commissioners will tour Henry’s Switch Park, 216th/276th St. Park, Elk Run Golf Course, Lake Wilderness Golf Course, and Summit Park. The public is invited to attend
Carter A. Galgano, a 2014 graduate of Tahoma High School, has received an Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) scholarship to attend Washington State University
At 2 a.m. Feb. 5 a King County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped to contact a suspiciously parked pickup truck near the Maple Valley Heights Park, SE 164 and 190 Ave SE.
All subjects in the police blotter are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
The Washington State Liquor Control Board announced today that a number of applicants have received a solicitation from a company about an impending universal February deadline for applicants to “get set up” and that the WSLCB will “no longer wait for your plan to come together”
The evening will feature representatives of the THS programs for Running Start at Green River Community College, University of Washington and Central Washington University as well as the THS Advanced Placement program
The graduates received their high school diplomas surrounded by family, friends and representatives from across the district
This long standing event will feature a sit down served old fashioned pot roast
Festivities for the Chinese New Year begin on Feb. 19 through March 5
Reading and American Sign Language lessons for two-year-old Finn
All artists, professional or amateur, are invited to join. The group meets at 7 p.m. every third Tuesday of each month at the Black Diamond Bakery Coffee Shop
The Covington Arts Commission is seeking artists of all mediums, including painting, drawing, photography and mixed media to exhibit their work at the Covington City Hall Art Gallery during the 2015 season
Maple Valley Fire & Life Safety responded to fire calls on Jan. 19 and Jan. 20, neither of which resulted in injuries
Local public health officials have confirmed a measles infection in an adult international traveler who was in King County during the contagious period. The traveler, who was unimmunized, was most likely exposed in the individual’s home country
Hemp is neither a drug nor a hallucinogen, but it’s still considered a controlled substance by the federal government. However, a combination of new federal and state laws passed in the last year could eliminate restrictions on growing hemp in Washington
The alleged crime occurred at a residence near Issaquah, where the 34-year-old deputy lives with his girlfriend, who also works for the sheriff’s office
All subjects in the police blotter are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
