The Maple Valley City Council unanimously approved a motion ratifying two notice of appeal filings concerning YarrowBay’s master plan developments in Black Diamond, The Villages and Lawson Hills.
Scott Thomas is pleased Covington residents are paying attention.
Last week Thomas, the city’s parks and recreation director, along with his staff and a consultant hosted a public meeting to talk to residents about Covington’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) plan.
A rumor circulated at the Maple Valley City Council meeting Feb. 8 that the Covington Aquatic Center, which is run by the city of Covington, may be closing.
Covington City Manager Derek Matheson said at the Covington City Council meeting on Tuesday that the city had no plans to close the pool.
After six weeks in the Maple Valley mayor’s chair, Noel Gerken is finding the job both rewarding and demanding.
Gerken said there is more work than he anticipated, “but I am enjoying every minute.”
The mayor said there is more time commitment and more meetings then he expected, but his day job is flexible and allows him to meet the demands of the position.
The deadline for the completion of the purchase and sale agreement for the Summit Place property is fast approaching, and it appears someone is going to blink by Feb. 20.
King County Executive Dow Constantine’s office has been negotiating with YarrowBay, The Kirkland-based developer, over the purchase of the 156-acres at 22801 S.E. 272nd St., which is located inside the city limits of Maple Valley, but is owned by King County.
Mary Pachek has kept busy in her retirement years.
Pachek, a former Tahoma School District assistant superintendent who now lives in Hobart, retired more than a decade ago from education, but has worked as student teacher and principal intern supervisor for the University of Washington-Tacoma as well as consulted for area school districts.
Swedish Medical Center appears to be a step closer to building an emergency services center in Maple Valley.
City Manager David Johnston reported to the City Council Monday the hospital is planning to begin a pre-application process for the facility.
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.
