Due to today’s rainfall and additional rain in the forecast, Gov. Chris Gregoire this afternoon modified a statewide burn ban to lift the ban for counties in Western Washington starting at 8 a.m., according to Mountain View Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Tim Periciful.
The Covington City Council adopted the Kent School District 2013-2018 Capital Facilities Plan and the School Impact Fee Schedule for 2013 pursuant at their Oct. 9 meeting.
There will be traffic revisions in Maple Valley on Witte Road and state Route 169 Monday and Tuesday.
A 30 year old Bothell man suspected of numerous bank robberies, and dubbed the “Tour de Banks” robber because he fled the bank robberies on a bicycle, was arrested today near his home in Bothell.
Fact-finding hearing is routine to determine causes and circumstances of any death involving a member of law enforcement while in performance of duties.
Join a Lake Wilderness Arboretum docent for a free guided tour through the gardens and forests of Maple Valley’s arboretum on Saturday Oct. 20th.
The King County Sheriff’s Office will add 14 more deputies in the coming months to increase public safety for King County residents.
The Greater Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce will host a candidate forum open to the public for the 5th District State Senate and State Representative candidates from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 25 at the Rock Creek Elementary School Gym.
Customers can go to Trapper’s in Covington for dinner from 5-9 p.m. Oct. 22 and 100 percent of proceeds will go to the Komen Foundation.
Drivers should dust off their how-to book for wet, fall-weather driving. The Friday commute may see the first significant rainfall in the Puget Sound region in more than 80 days.
The Cedar River Middle School will host a 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, in the multi-purpose room.
In 1921, Black Diamond resembled a war zone. The coal mines had ceased operation. A fence surrounded the perimeter, while armed guards stood on watchtowers, platforms and eventually would escort miners to work to protect them from attacks by union members.
Little more than a year ago, Lisa Wiscomb saw a need for a foster family support group in Maple Valley.
Tahoma School District Superintendent Mike Maryanski took his case for a new high school in the donut hole in Maple Valley to residents at the city’s annual Town Hall meeting Oct. 3 at Lake Wilderness Lodge.
Covington resident Leslie Hodgson aimed high with her first published novel, a young adult fiction book that incorporates her love of stars with her background in horseback riding.
Mountain View Fire and Rescue – Black Diamond Fire Report Oct. 2-8
Cedar Heights PTSA will hold a general membership meeting 6-8 p.m.Thursday in the Cedar Heights Library.
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 2013 season.
Mark Pursley wants to learn more about Maple Valley.
As the new executive director of the Greater Maple Valley Community Center, he’ll have plenty of opportunity to do so.
Teams of local fire fighters will be at 216th Avenue Southeast and Southeast Covington-Sawyer Road in Black Diamond from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday for their annual Fill-the-Boot fundraising campaign for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
