Residents of Maple Valley and Covington can breathe a bit easier knowing that despite some highly publicized crimes in the past year, the number of burglaries and robberies are decreasing, according to statistics provided by King County Sheriff’s Office.
Covington officials want to find new ways to sell the city, so to speak, to anyone who may be interested in investing in its business community.
To that end, the city is hosting an invitation-only event on Oct. 6, with about 60 to 75 people on the list which will include developers, brokers, property owners, site selectors, city staff and representatives from local utility companies, according to a presentation provided by Covington City Manager Derek Matheson.
With a little more than a week left before school begins, Crestwood Elementary in Covington is still searching for a new principal.
MMountain View Fire & Rescue Black Diamond Fire Report Aug. 14-22
Maple Valley Rotary is gearing up for its annual fundraiser auction and organizers are searching for individuals or businesses who wish to donate items.
Decreased use and budget cuts are to blame for the closure of the King County Sheriff Office’s precinct station in Maple Valley according to Sheriff Sue Rahr.
Winners of the 3rd annual Read-Flip-Win competition will be announced at a red carpet party at 2:00 p.m. Saturday Aug. 27 at the King County Library Service Center in Issaquah.
A drawing contest for youths age 4–14 will be featured at CAToberfest, the annual celebration of cats. The event is hosted by South County Cats, a local non-profit, all-volunteer spay/neuter assistance organization.
King County will host a free child car seat check up event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26. at the Northshore Baptist Church in Bothel.
Jason Fiorito is fighting a war where victory means keeping his business, Pacific Raceways, operating.
Thomas F. Lorenson, 2004 Tahoma High School graduate and officer in the United States Army, has returned from a deployment to Afghanistan with a few more ribbons and medals than he had when he left.
The first day on the job as principal of Eatonville Middle School, Andy McGrath saw a group of kids running down the hall. When he had been the principal Eatonville High, such a scene usually meant a fight was brewing.
At about 6 p.m. in the 27500 block of SE Kent-Kangley Road Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety emergency personnel and King County paramedics were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident.
Covington library children and families calendar
The Washington State Liquor Control Board will implement a year-long spirits tasting pilot in 30 state, contract and tribal liquor stores statewide beginning Sept 1.
Maple Valley Fire & Life Safety report Aug. 8-14
Ensemble Ballet Theatre dancers performed at the Maple Valley Farmers Market Aug. 13.
Black Diamond Community Center senior programs
Make A Difference Day, the nation’s largest day of community service, is set for Oct. 22. Millions of Americans will unite in a common mission to improve the lives of others on Make A Difference Day.
Covington Library Calendar September-December
