We’ve heard recently about Finland’s test scores reaching the top in the PISA (Program for International Student Assessment). Since then, the education world has been intrigued with how this feat was accomplished.
The Black Diamond Community Center and the Salvation Army will be offering appointments for energy assistance in January.
The Maple Valley City Council approved an ordinance to re-zone the Brandt Property in the northern part of the city at the Dec. 10 meeting.
Maple Valley is seeking a youth-at-large member to serve on the Library Board.
The Maple Valley City Council amended an ordinance that will non-profits to hold social card games at their Nov. 26 meeting.
The Maple Valley Library will host the Wacky Winter Adventure Puppet Show at 3 p.m. Saturday.
The Maple Valley City Council approved an ordinance at their Dec. 10 that adopts Initiative 502 into the municipal code.
The Maple Valley City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the city of Enumclaw for the processing of several financial obligations pertaining to delinquent outstanding accounts.
Tahoma Junior High students got a chance to meet Maple Valley native and former UFC lightweight champion of the world, Jens Pulver Thursday.
Collection barrels for the Maple Valley Food Bank will be in the community through Saturday awaiting holiday food and children’s Christmas gift donations.
A Burien woman was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle, to five years in prison and five years of supervised release for four felony counts connected to the laundering of illegal proceeds from the drug distribution conspiracy she participated in with her husband, announced U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan.
A Seattle man pleaded guilty today in connection with the June 2011 plot to attack a military installation in Seattle, U.S. Attorney Jenny A. Durkan announced.
13-member group broadly representative of District 1 will forward list of qualified candidates to executive.
Prior to the regular monthly meeting, the KCLS Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting.
Jenkins Creek Elementary School was recognized with the 2012 School of Distinction Award for outstanding improvement in student achievement over the last five years.
Kentwood students helped weigh food donations Friday as part of the school’s annual Munch Madness Food Drive.
The Friends of the Covington Library will host a picture with Santa Claus for $3 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12.
Mountain View Fire and Rescue – Black Diamond Fire Report
Janice Ranton first joined the Pythian Sisters Temple 12 in Black Diamond when she was 16 years old. In a time before commuting, the Internet, cable television and even fax machines, lodges were the primary social function for people in town.
Rock Creek Elementary School PTSA is hosting Mc Teacher Night at the McDonald’s at Wax Road and state Route 169 5-8 p.m. on Wed., Dec 12.
