The community of Black Diamond came together for “Make A Difference Day” Saturday.
Maple Valley City Councilwoman Linda Johnson photographed the many volunteers working on projects around town during Make A Difference Day.
The Maple Valley Band Boosters (MVBB) will host their first annual Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 12 at Tahoma Senior High School in Covington.
The city of Maple Valley has created two separate forms of funding for organizations as a part of its annual budget this year.
City Manager David Johnston explained that in the past the city used community grants to fund organizations.
Mountain View Fire & Rescue / Black Diamond Fire Department Oct. 4-10
Covington has weathered the economic downturn and could, with continued diligence, survive until the economy bounces back.
That’s what City Manager Derek Matheson told the City Council on Oct. 10 during his 2012 draft budget presentation.
Kentlake High School is hosting a lecture series throughout the school year with the first lecture set for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, with Dr. Eric Chudler from the University of Washington.
The lecture series is being offered in partnership with the Kent School District, UW and Covington Rotary.
Many families received test scores in late September and parents likely saw improvement in their child’s test scores as well as their schools.
Students in both the Tahoma and Kent school districts showed improvement but officials in both districts also continue to focus on areas which could be strengthened.
Vern Heinle’s 8-year-old grandson thinks he’s Santa Claus.
His wife, Caroline, had a conversation with the little boy not too long ago.
“He was convinced, he said, ‘He has a beard, he has a workshop and he builds toys,’” she said.
Public safety, budget cuts and development were among the topics discussed at the Black Diamond City Council forum Oct. 13.
More than a year since the Covington Chamber of Commerce decided to change direction and part ways with its previous director it has hired a new leader in Black Diamond resident Tamara Rose.
City budgets, cuts to education and rising utility rates were among the topics discussed at a candidate forum held at Covington Christian Fellowship Oct. 13.
A 23-year-old Black Diamond suspect believed to be responsible for a hit and run which occurred last Friday, Oct. 14, has been arrested by Black Diamond Police, according to Act. Commander Greg Goral.
Army National Guard Pvt. Douglas A. Goodgionhas graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
The Tahoma High School Marching Band has been invited to compete in the State Field Show Competition on Nov. 5 in Auburn.
The Covington-Maple Valley Police Blotter Oct. 11-16
Black Diamond Police are asking for help finding a driver believed to be involved in a hit and run on Oct. 14.
The theft of copper wire from telephone poles near Black Diamond has left approximately 300 people in unincorporated King County without Internet access.
Light of Life Lutheran Church and Preschool is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29.
Maple Valley Life and Fire Safety Report for Oct. 3-9
