The Maple Valley Community Center held its annual Trick or Trucks event 4-6 p.m. on Oct. 31.
Covington-Maple Valley Police Report from Oct. 18-31
Although Maple Valley’s 2012 budget has yet to be presented to City Council, the likelihood of cuts or layoffs appear to be low.
The City of Maple Valley has posted caution signs on Lake Wilderness due to a cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) bloom.
The cyanobacteria is producing microcystin toxins that may threaten the health of people and pets if contacted or ingested.
King County voters working on their November general election ballots now have an additional resource for information about races and local measures. King County TV has made the Video Voters Guide for the November 8 election available both on TV and online.
There was a long list of projects for Maple Valley Make A Difference Day Oct. 23.
Secretary of State Sam Reed is forecasting a 47 percent “turnout” for the General Election in Washington.
State Route 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct reopened at 12:44 p.m. today – nearly two days early – following an intense week of demolition and construction.
There’s nothing quite like holding a live geoduck, the famed Pacific Northwest shellfish, as part of a lesson about sustainability.
That’s just what ninth graders from Tahoma Junior High did during a field trip to Seattle Oct. 20 to study environmental impacts on Puget Sound.
Black Diamond Police Department report for Oct. 20-22
Voters have a choice in two contested races for the Kent School Board, although one candidate says he has not had the time to actively campaign for a position and is unsure if he would serve if elected.
King County Fire District No. 43 Commissioner Jennifer Rydberg is squaring off against challenger Gabe DeBay for Position No. 4.
The commissioners oversee Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety.
Eric Chudler hopped on one foot, talked to the audience and juggled simultaneously on the stage of the Kentlake High Performing Arts Center.
Chudler, a research associate professor in the bioengineering department at the University of Washington faculty, did that trick to demonstrate the power of the brain. He is the first speaker of a year-long series.
Tahoma had a great day at the South Puget Sound League sub-district cross country meet on Oct. 22 at Fort Steilacoom park.
The girls took home first place, while the boys placed second, which qualifies them to advance to the West Central District meet on Saturday.
The King County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for a 50-year-old white man who has an arrest warrant for child molestation.
Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Report Oct. 17-23
The 4th Annual ABC Craft Bazaar, Raffle and Bake Sale will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Alliance Bible Church in Covington.
Covington-Maple Valley Police Blotter Report Oct. 20-23
Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Report Oct. 10-16
The Black Diamond Community Center will host the 19th Annual Harvest Moon Dinner Auction at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5.
