Aviation stakeholders, local jurisdictions, agencies and citizens are encouraged to test the features and functions of a new, web-based Airport Mapping Application.
In response to a court order, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today finalized an update to its national air quality standards for harmful fine particle pollution (PM2.5), including soot, setting the annual health standard at 12 micrograms per cubic meter.
A Swedish credit card payment processor was sentenced today to 48 months in prison for his role in an international cybercrime ring that netted $71 million by infecting victims’ computers with “scareware” and selling rogue antivirus software that was supposed to secure victims’ computers.
In its two decades of existence, USDA’s Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) has restored more than 2.6 million acres of wetlands habitat across the U.S., creating prime wildlife habitat and cleaner water. This includes approximately 27,000 acres here in Washington state.
A man that led police on a high speed chase and then ran into the woods to hide was arrested today after being spotted by the King County Sheriff’s Office Guardian1 helicopter.
King County will fund three water-quality improvement projects, complete stormwater monitoring and pay a state penalty under an agreed order with the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology).
Troopers of the Washington State Patrol will likely look different to you. Starting today, December 14, 2012, troopers have been authorized to wear a specially designed badge to commemorate the historic graduation of the 100th Trooper Basic Training Class.
The National Weather service released a high wind watch with gusts to 60 mph.
King County sold two series of bonds this week, totaling $31.4 million, at near-zero interest rates.
Over 450 under-privileged kids are expected to receive a $50 holiday shopping spree and the chance to “Shop with a Cop” at WalMart in Covington Saturday.
Mario Andretti, a racing legend whose resume includes wins in NASCAR’s Daytona 500 as well as the Indianapolis 500 among many others, helped open the new Firestone in Covington Friday morning and broke the ceremonial scissors in the process.
The Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Report Dec. 3-9
Mountain View Fire and Rescue – Black Diamond Fire Report Dec. 4-10
Covington is proceeding with the second phase of its Northern Gateway study in an effort to plan for future development of land that the city could potentially annex.
Cedar Heights Middle School is in need of more parent chaperones for a school dance Friday.
A vandal may have caused fatal damage to the city’s holiday tree but Covington officials didn’t let the destruction hamper the spirit of the season.
Premier Golf Centers will manage Lake Wilderness Golf Course after the Maple Valley City Council approved a $3.84 million contract with the Seattle-based company, extending the contract to 2016.
Before any more development can happen along the Covington Way corridor sewers need to be built.
Although some Maple Valley property owners lost value this year, they will still have to pay a higher property tax rate in 2013.
The Carly Stowell Foundation is branching out to help disadvantaged youth in Brazil.
