The hearing for the two master planned developments The Villages and Lawson Hills in Black Diamond entered the City Council deliberations stage Monday.
The council members met in executive session Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and were expected to continue to meet in closed session Thursday.
A simmering controversy concerning 113 trees cut down on YarrowBay property in Black Diamond has been brewing for the past couple of months.
The issue was addressed in a city press release sent Wednesday, July 21.
A former teacher in the Kent and Renton school districts pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a charge of first-degree sexual misconduct with a minor for reportedly having sex with a 17-year-old male student last month when she was a teacher at Garfield High School in Seattle.
NO HEADLIGHTS: 22900 block of Southeast Kent Kangley. A car was seen driving without its headlights on after dark. During the traffic stop, the driver was arrested after he was found to be in possession of brass knuckles and the passenger was arrested on a state Department of Corrections felony escape warrant.
In June the Maple Valley Rotary Club awarded $20,000 in scholarships to Tahoma High School students. The following students were presented with scholarships:
Lynn Roberts, executive director of the Greater Maple Valley Community Center, is glad that in less than a year visitors won’t be taking their lives into their hands when they make a left hand turn onto Witte Road.
Roberts was at the groundbreaking celebration Maple Valley city officials hosted near Witte Road on Monday afternoon. Work will begin on the project in about a week.
A Kent business was closed down for several hours this morning, July 21, following a leak of ammonia gas inside the building.
Continental Mills, in the 7800 block of S. 192 Street, was evacuated at 8:30 this morning when a small amount of ammonia gas began to leak from a refrigeration system. Fire department hazardous materials teams from throughout south King County were brought in at the request of the Kent Fire Department to assist with the situation.
In an area with hundreds of youngsters playing everything from soccer, rugby, lacrosse, softball and baseball, the number of fields available for athletics is lacking.
There is some potential relief in sight with the Summit Park facility in Maple Valley, which was recently approved by the City Council, and Covington’s Community Park, but both face one major hurdle — a lack of money.
Facing a projected $60 million budget deficit, the Metropolitan King County Council today approved sending to the voters in November a proposal to raise the sales and use tax in King County by two-tenths of one percent. The revenue raised by the ballot measure would go predominately to public safety services.
“Everything was normal and then May arrived,” said Jenny Glass, plant diagnostician at the Washington State University plant clinic.
The cool, moist spring created ideal conditions for the disease rampage that has damaged many trees and shrubs. Cold temperatures last winter also affected numerous plants.
Tahoma School District is providing seven weekly summer math packets for students in grades 7-12. Packets span a range from prealgebra to precalculus. Parents will get the math packet that is customized for the level of math their child had during the 2009-2010 school year.
A Thurston County Superior Court Judge ruled Friday that Sumner councilmember and 31st District Senate candidate Matt Richardson’s voter pamphlet statement is untrue and must be changed.
The Covington Quilters will host the 13th annual quilt show, “Seasons of the Northwest”, which is a Seafair sanctioned event.
The show is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 25. There is a $5.00 donation at the door. Children under 12 years are free. The location will be at Cedar Heights Middle School, 19640 S.E. 272nd St. Covington and parking is free.
A Thurston County Superior Court Judge ruled Friday that Sumner councilmember and 31st District Senate candidate Matt Richardson’s voter pamphlet statement is untrue and must be changed.
State Rep. Geoff Simpson is facing a high-wall of legal problems in his personal life as he attempts to mount another campaign for his legislative seat in his public life.
The legals troubles for Simpson became a criminal issue when the Seattle City Attorney’s office filed charges against him for gross misdemeanor assault, stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident that occurred at Seattle Children’s Hospital May 22.
A Black Diamond resident, Christoper Wise, who was convicted of second degree manslaughter in the death of his 88-year-old mother, was sentenced today n King County Superior Court to more than three years in prison.
The use of antibiotics has been common in the meat industry for a long time, not only to treat sick farm animals or to protect them from diseases, but also to foster their growth. It seems that small doses of antibiotics administered daily makes the animals gain weight faster. According to a recent report in the New York Times (6/29/2010), 70 percent of the antibiotics used in agriculture are simply for the promotion of animal growth, not to fight illnesses.
Executive orders salary freezes; other officials agree
Key King County elected and appointed officials will forego pay raises next year to help close a $60 million gap in the county’s budget.
King County residents must be registered to vote by Monday, July 19 in order to vote in the Aug. 17 primary election. Residents can register online, through the mail or by visiting the elections office. Those not already registered in Washington can do so after July 19 in person at the elections office through Aug. 9.
July 7
MARIJUANA: During a traffic stop for an extensively damaged windshield, it was determined the driver had a suspended license. The man also admitted to having marijuana and drug paraphernalia in his vehicle. He was cited for driving while license suspended in the third degree, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. His vehicle was released to a valid licensed driver.
