A toddler has been airlifted to the local trauma center by helicopter following a fall from a second story window in the 11700 block of S.E. 268 Street at approximately 10:50 a.m. today.
Measures to support school levies, King County Library branches in rural areas and expansion of the board of commissioners for Fire District 43.
More than 56 percent of voters — 6,948 so far — were giving the thumbs up to the expansion of the board from its current size of three commissioners to five. Commissioners for District 43 oversees Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety.
A pickup driven by a woman crashed into a Circle K store at 1 p.m. today in the 17600 block of SE 272 Street.
Captain Kyle Ohashi from the Kent Fire Department wrote in a release no one was injured when the truck crashed into the store.
Feb. 7
IDENTITY THEFT: 19200 block of Southeast 270th Place. While checking her credit report with all three credit bureaus a woman noticed a fraudulent car loan application on all three reports. She called Campbell Nelson Volkswagen in Lynwood to get more information about the loan.
The city of Maple Valley received 13 applications from citizens interested in becoming a City Council member.
The city accepted applications through Jan. 29. A vacancy on the council was created when Laure Iddings resigned her seat Jan. 1.
Iddings had been on the council and served as mayor since the city was incorporated in August 1997. She had two years remaining to serve on her term.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder in which breathing is briefly and repeatedly interrupted during sleep. Basically, this occurs when muscles in the back of the throat are unable to keep the throat open, despite efforts to breathe, resulting in an airway blockage that causes sufferers to wake up, sometimes hundreds of times each night.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. But you can take steps to keep your heart as healthy as possible with some simple tips. Share this information with your loved ones this month. It might be one of the best Valentine’s gift they get.
Maple Valley Fire Department report
The first defense against wildland fire is to create a fire safe landscape around your home. This can be achieved by removing flammable vegetation and replacing it with fire resistant plants, spacing the plants in your yard and clearing away dead leaves on your roof and dry brush around your home.
Football season is over. Basketball is in full swing. Spring training is just around the corner. And, yes, pruning season is upon us. So it is time to break out the loppers, saws and first aid kits.
There are three major items to consider when planning your spring tree work.
Black Diamond Library programs for children and families
Black Diamond Library programs for adults
A condo fire that was caused by oil heating on a stove top has left two people homeless in the 11300 block of S.E. 209 Place.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day 7 p.m. Feb 12 at the calligraphy rotation opening night.
The solo show features the art of Salley Penley and is presented by the Maple Valley Arts Council at the arts center, located at 23220 Maple Valley Highway SE , Suite 15.
The students in the Bear Metal Tahoma High robotics club are busy building a robot for the 2010 FIRST, For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology, competition.
This year the students are building a robot that will score goals with a soccer ball.
The Corner of Love Christian missionary organization has two groups scheduled to leave for northern Nicaragua.
The first team of 75 will leave Feb. 12 and return Feb. 20. The second team of 52 leaves Feb. 26 returning March 6.
A family and community forum on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at The Weatherly Inn,
15101 S.E. 272nd St. Kent.
The featured speaker is Dr. James Leverenz, associate professor in the department of Neurology and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington.
The group Dads of Maple Valley has organized a shoe drive for the people of Haiti affected by the earthquake.
The shoe drop off event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 20 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 21 at the main park or Climbing Wall Park in the Maple Woods neighborhood, located at the intersection of SE Maple Ridge Drive and Maple Ridge Way S.E.
Kentlake High graduate Garrett Vogland never joined the Army with thoughts of being labeled a hero. As a wheeled vehicle mechanic, and an Army specialist, he just wanted to do the best job he knew how.
Republican Pierce County Councilman Shawn Bunney announced his candidacy for the state legislature in the 31st Legislative District, Position 1….