Metropolitan King County Council’s Budget and Fiscal Management Committee featured presentation and discussion with Chris Hansen Monday and the expert review panel that is advising the committee.
The Department of Ecology (Ecology) is seeking public comment on proposed rules to carry out Washington’s Better Brakes law. The law restricts use of heavy metals and asbestos and phases out the use of copper in vehicle brake pads and shoes.
Even if the Maple Valley Council did ban medical marijuana collective gardens, access points such as Green Society Group could still move just outside the city limits.
Student secured car, served as lookout in firebomb conspiracy
The majority of children who are removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect and placed into foster care are able to return safely to their families. King County Family Reunification Day, will be held June 29 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at Seattle’s Pacific Science Center (with reception to follow), celebrates the efforts made by families to safely bring children back home after they have been in foster care.
193 children’s lives saved over the last decade, thanks to prevention policies, law enforcement, education.
If you think that the primary election is coming earlier than normal, you’re right. Starting in 2012, our primary election is taking place on the first Tuesday in August – this year it’s Aug. 7. For the past few years, it had been held on the third Tuesday in August.
Kent School District sponsors free summer lunches for children 18 and under during June, July and August.
Students who struggled with math or language arts classes during the regular school year can participate in online instruction this summer.
The Bridge of Hope is sponsoring a “cafe night” from 6:30-9 p.m. on June 28 at the Olson Mansion in Maple Valley.
The Covington Budget Priorities Advisory Committee meeting, previously scheduled for Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at 6:30 p.m. has been canceled due to the Independence Day holiday.
Missing Pet Partnership (MPP), a Federal Way-based nonprofit organization, has partnered with the Regional Animal Shelter of King County (RASKC) in Kent, Washington to help families this July 4 whose dogs and cats become lost due to fireworks.
The city of Maple Valley Parks and Recreation and Maple Valley Police Department will host the bike challenge competition at the Maple Valley Parks and Recreation Annual Kids’ Festival on July 28.
Maple Valley residents enjoyed a rare spot of sunshine at Lake Wilderness on Wednesday, June 20.
Breast cancer gave Maple Valley resident Kristi Blair a one-two punch. Now she’s starting to hit back.
Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Report June 11-17
Hundreds of patrons flocked to the fourth season opener of the Maple Valley Farmers Market June 16 at Rock Creek Elementary.
The feds and King County share a similar hands-off policy when it comes to the state’s medical cannabis law and cities approving zoning for collective gardens.
Samuel Sesay knows what it’s like to have a rough childhood.
The Maple Valley Police Department will be conducting fireworks enforcement emphasis patrols starting June 30.
