A man believed to have been responsible for multiple burglaries was arrested in Covington Oct. 11 after allegedly attempting to break into a residence.
Students across King County are eating healthier this year, thanks to the work of five local school districts to improve school nutrition. From making it easier for kids to eat fresh fruits and vegetables to improving nutrition education, the Kent, Auburn, Highline, Renton and Seattle school districts are working to make healthy choices easier for students, while fighting childhood obesity.
The Covington-Maple Valley-Black Diamond Reporter won seven awards in the 2011 Washington Better Newspaper Contest, including a second place for General Excellence and a third place for Kris Hill’s series “Under the Influence.”
A ribbon cutting ceremony to officially re-open the Cedar to Green River (Lake Wilderness) Trail will be at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
The project trail improvements start at Kent Kangley Road by state Route 169 and extends to the Burlington Northern – Santa Fe Railroad crossing.
Glacier Park Elementary School will be building seven new vegetable garden beds as a part of Maple Valley’s Make a Difference Day on Oct. 22.
The work will be done by the school’s green team.
Black Diamond Police Report Oct. 2-10
The Black Diamond City Council debate at 7 p.m. at the community center.
The event is sponsored by the Greater Maple Valley-Black Diamond Chamber of Commerce.
This week, Oct. 10-14, the Kent School District is celebrating National School Lunch Week.
Destination Covington was all about opportunities and how to make the most of them during the next 20 years.
The event — jointly hosted by the city of Covington, the Covington Economic Development Council and the Covington Chamber of Commerce — brought together a diverse group of more than 60 attendees to learn about economic development in the past, present and future in Covington.
A 35-year-old Tacoma man fishing in the Green River Wednesday evening lost his footing and was swept away by the current. He is presumed drowned, despite efforts by other fisherman to rescue him, according to the King County Sheriff’s Office.
The Maple Valley Planning Commission won’t have a recommendation anytime soon for the City Council about a proposed zoning amendment for fueling stations.
Dynamics Family Services in Kent was bestowed the $20,000 “Zino Society Award” in the Social Innovative Fast Pitch competition.
The Covington-Maple Valley-Black Diamond Reporter won seven awards in the 2011 Washington Better Newspaper Contest, including a second place for General Excellence and a third place for Kris Hill’s series “Under the Influence.”
Glacier Park Elementary School will be building seven new vegetable garden beds as a part of Maple Valley’s Make a Difference Day on Oct. 22.
Army National Guard Pvt. Douglas A. Goodgion has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
Mountain View Fire & Rescue Black Diamond Fire Department Report Oct. 4-10
A ribbon cutting ceremony to officially re-open Cedar to Green River (Lake Wilderness) Trail will be at at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Black Diamond Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will accepting expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 29.
A cold, wet spring didn’t keep the Maple Valley Farmers Market from growing again in its third season.
Market founder and board president Victoria Laise Jonas noted in an email interview that it drew more visitors this year than in the past during its 16 week run which ended Oct. 1.
The Black Diamond Historical Society will hold their annual general membership meeting at 1 p.m. Oct. 23.
