Kent Regional Fire Authority firefighters responded to two residential fires today, Nov. 22, that were reported within 25 minutes of each other.
It may be nearly a month before the first day of winter, but snowy weather and cold temperatures have started early this year.
The National Weather Service has sent out a winter storm warning for snow, wind and overnight temperatures falling to the low 20s.
One of the newest holiday traditions for many families during Thanksgiving is to deep fry a turkey. Deep frying a turkey is quick, adds flavor and is a welcome change from the traditional method of cooking.
Deep frying a turkey is a cooking method that creates its own dangers and considerations however, and should be done with care and forethought.
The National Weather Service is forecasting snow during the early morning hours Monday, which means the roads facing commuters could be slippery or icy.
The weather service is forecasting 1-to-3 inches of snow and light winds.
The snowy condition and cold nights are predicted with temperatures rising bringing rain by Wednesday night.
Two seemingly unrelated newspaper articles caught my eye recently. One was written by Walecia Konrad for the New York Times, Nov. 2010, titled “Protecting Yourself from the Cost of Type 2 Diabetes,” the other was by Dov Seidman, the author of “HOW: Why HOW We Do Anything Means Everything… in Business (and in Life).”
Santa Claus is coming to town 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 at Black Diamond Community Center.
Bring everyone in the family and join us for a real treat and a fun hometown event.
The first snow of the season has fallen across the region and driving today, Nov. 21, and tomorrow during the morning commute could be dangerous.
Here are some driving tips from Jeff Harmon, Maple Valley police officer.
The city of Maple Valley community lighting and holiday event is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1 at Lake Wilderness Park, lodge and arboretum. You’ll experience thousands of festive lights, creative displays, refreshments and familiar sounds of the holidays.
Wondering what to do with the leftover fryer oil and kitchen grease after the big holiday feast? Don’t pour it down the drain – grease sticks to the inside of sewer pipes and can build up to such a point that it blocks the entire pipe, leading to expensive and unpleasant clean-ups.
It’s that time of year again. With cooler temperatures and more rainy days, we’re spending more time indoors, where germs that cause cold and flu are more likely to spread. If you have kids in school or daycare, where they may touch each other and share supplies, germs have an even easier time making the rounds.
Tahoma High A-Teams will compete in a Saddle Up for Charity event on Dec. 7 to generate donations for the Maple Valley Food Bank.
Each advisory represents either Team Blue or Team Gold and will sport a bandanna of that color that will be distributed prior to the event.
A-Teams will collect and donate items. Items of need identified by the food bank include diapers, with medium and large needed the most, non-perishable food, personal hygiene and gifts for teens.
Kevin Holland got so excited that work was about to start at Covington Christian Fellowship he gave the go ahead to rip out carpet inside the building.
That was two years ago.
King County Sheriff Sue Rahr spoke at a news conference today at the King County Courthouse.
Rahr addressed issues concerning the King County budget and cutting 28 deputies from the force.
A suspect is in custody after allegedly kidnapping a Covington resident.
According to documents provided by the King County Sheriff’s office, on Nov. 8 the victim was grabbed and forced into a car, then driven to the suspect’s home where the victim was assaulted.
The King County Council approved the 2011 budget on a 7-2 vote Monday with council members Reagan Dunn and Pete von Reichbauer voting no.
Both Dunn and von Reichbauer took issue with the cuts to criminal justice system in the $5.1 billion county budget.
King County Sheriff Sue Rahr announced in September a plan to lay off 28 deputies to help close a $60 million deficit in the county budget. The prosecutor’s office is slated to lose 16 attorneys.
OFF ROAD: State Route 169. It was reported to officers a vehicle had driven off the road along state Route 169 and Southeast 288th Street. Upon arrival officers observed a vehicle down a 10-foot embankment and the man was still sitting in the driver’s seat. The man advised he was uninjured and just cut the corner too sharply. The officers did not observe any signs of medical or intoxication issues. During the accident investigation a records check of the male driver showed he had an outstanding misdemeanor warrant from the King County Sheriff’s Office. The man was placed under arrest and booked into custody. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
The first round of rough weather hit the area Monday evening with high winds and rain and cold weather is forecast to be on the way.
The Monday storm knocked power out in parts of Covington, Maple Valley, Black Diamond and the surrounding area. The National Weather Service reported wind gusts of 49 mph.
Outages included the Timberlane development in Covington and parts of Maple Valley.
One day I replaced the soap pump in my daughters’ bathroom as my oldest was standing there. When I got upset that I had purchased a straight soap dispenser and not a foaming soap dispenser, my daughter asked what the problem was. I explained to her it just dispensed straight soap instead of foaming soap. She said,”So?”
I looked up at my, 5 foot, 10 inch daughter and it slowly occurred to me that the reason for having a foaming dispenser was gone.
THEFT: 27500 block of Covington Way. After a stop at Costco, a man returned to his car in noticed his glove box was open, then discovered that his Glock pistol had been stolen. The suspect appeared to have cracked plastic around the driver’s side door handle lock to gain entry to the vehicle.
The National Weather Service release a wind advisory warning for the Puget Sound region tonight, Nov. 15.
Sustained winds are predicted up to 40 MPH with gust to 45.
Gust in the Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond area have left debris from trees on the road creating hazardous driving conditions on area roads.
