If there is one thing Maple Valley and Covington agree on, it’s their opposition to Gov. Christine Gregoire’s proposal to eliminate the state liquor excise revenue sharing.
Black Diamond Police Department Report for Jan. 19-25
Change is the unofficial theme of this year’s Covington-Maple Valley-Black Diamond Relay for Life event.
Lacy Parker, who is co-chair this year with Janet Swisher, said there are a number of reasons for change.
The Kent School District is considering closing Jenkins Creek and Cedar Valley elementary schools for the 2012-2013 school year.
The will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Multicare Covington Emergency Department at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 31.
The Maple Valley Planning Commission has approved a proposal that would affect the sale of a non-operating business.
Sign up now for the 2012 Citizen’s Police Academy offered by the Maple Valley Police Department in collaboration with the King County Sheriff’s Office.
A change to Maple Valley’s zoning would allow big box stores such as the Fred Meyer under construction to add gas stations as well as allow businesses to put in electric vehicle charging stations in the city.
Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Report for Jan. 23-29
Seth Cooper, the creative director of the Center for Game Science at the University of Washington, will speak at 7 tonight in the Performing Arts Center at Kentlake High.
Change may be in the air in Black Diamond according to a city councilman.
Councilman Craig Goodwin said by phone Friday there is a possibility a change of government resolution could be considered by the council in May for placement on the general election ballot Nov. 6.
Less than a month in to the new year, the Black Diamond City Council lost a member and will be looking for a replacement.
Amanda Allison, a junior at Tahoma Senior High School in Maple Valley and Ruben Aguilar, a sophomore at Kentlake High School in Kent, participated in the Senate Page Program during the second week of the 2012 session.
Covington-Maple Valley Police Blotter from Jan. 23-26
The Maple Valley City Council is recruiting individuals who are interested in serving in the capacity of either Planning Commissioners or Alternate Planning Commissioners.
King County residents who are interested in getting rid of their wood storm debris can bring it to Kent’s Russell Road Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb.4-5.
Consistent with goals in the King County Strategic Plan, the County’s Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) is releasing the results of a new customer survey that explores the opinions of King County residents about rivers, how rivers are used and how they are managed.
The Greater Maple Valley Unincorporated Area Council monthly meeting is 7-9:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6,at the Maple Valley Fire Station (NE corner of intersection of SE 231st St & SR-169). All members of the public are invited to attend.
The devastation from last week’s storm exceeded that of the 1996 ice and snow event.
We know they’re out there, people without a place to call home. These are people without enough socks and sweaters. These are people without gloves, hats and coats. These people are here in Kent. For the second winter season, Willows Place is helping keep them fed and warm. However, Willows Place lost one of the significant contributors Marcus Elmore, just before Christmas. Elmore, a long-time resident in the Mill Creek neighborhood in Kent, died after a short illness with liver cancer. So now more than ever, Willows Place has immediate needs to fill.
