The Auburn-Black Diamond Road between 152nd Avenue Southeast and the Thomas Road has been closed due to downed power lines, according to the Mountain View Fire and Rescue (MVFR).
State Route 18 has been closed between Auburn Way and Issaquah-Hobart Road due to downed trees and ice, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation.
The Kent and Tahoma school districts reported on the schoolreport.org website all schools and the administration building will be closed Thursday.
King County Metro Transit will keep its buses chained up and on snow routing for a fifth straight day on Thursday, Jan. 19, as the region recovers from significant snowfall. But, transit operating conditions could change throughout the day and bus riders should watch for updates from Metro.
The flakes may have stopped flying, but residents should use caution if they must commute to work, and are urged to telecommute on Thursday if possible. The weather forecast still predicts cold temperatures, and snow and ice will not melt off roadways overnight.
It seems like Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond residents are either staying in their home or driving safely.
So far today has been only one accident reported by the Mountain View Fire and Rescue. Both the Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety and the Washington State Patrol have reported no accidents this morning.
Due to snow conditions and slick roads, residents are urged to use caution while commuting to work and to telecommute if possible. Individuals should take their time and be patient, and emphasize safety over getting to a destination quickly.
The Montana State University 2011 fall semester honor roll included Bradley Hwang, a Tahoma graduate from Maple Valley.
Air Force Airman Christopher M. Santiago graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Due to weather conditions, Maple Valley City Hall will remain closed through Wednesday, Jan. 18. All Parks and Recreation adult activities, classes and sports programs are also cancelled.
The Maple Valley City Council adopted a legislative agenda that tackled a range of issues from transportation to state-shared revenues to commuter and passenger rail to unfunded mandates to economic development funding.
Dean Smith wants to help people learn how to forgive.
Smith, a speaker and pastor from Enumclaw, will be at Maple Valley Presbyterian Church on Sunday talking about his own journey which led to the making of a film called “Live to Forgive.”
A new interlocal between Maple Valley and the Tahoma School District establishing a new curriculum is designed to address two issues at once.
The Maple Valley City Council meeting planned for tonight at 7 p.m. has been canceled.
Crews in Covington and Maple Valley were working continuously early this week to deal with one of the biggest snow storms in more than a decade.
Four Tahoma students were awarded the Maple Valley Rotary students of the month award for the month of January.
Sledding on Lake Wilderness Golf Course’s 18th hole proved to be the popular activity on Monday
King County government adverse weather operations for Maple Valley, Covington residents.
Waste management update for Maple Valley- Tuesday, Jan. 17
The proverbial calm before the storm will give drivers time to plan for a series of snowstorms expected to hit Puget Sound and the Cascades over the next 72 hours
