The Kent Fire Department and firefighters from Kent, Des Moines and South King County Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a bedroom fire at 10:35 p.m. Jan. 4 in the 25100 block of 22nd Avenue South in Kent.
The drum roll of change was completed Monday as new era of leadership took over the Maple Valley City Council.
The management and staff of Palmer Coking Coal Company announced $446 was raised for Vine Maple Place during the past month by residents who picked up chunks of coal for Christmas gifts at Palmer’s Black Diamond office.
The King County Council today unanimously approved the appointment of former Seattle City Council President Jan Drago to fill the vacancy created in County Council District 8 when Dow Constantine was sworn in as County Executive.
Valley Medical Center in Renton is planning to implement a new law requiring hospitals to take specific steps to prevent and control Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).
Former Black Diamond Mayor Howard Botts was given a surprise luncheon Dec. 29 at the community center to commemorate his 47 years of service to the community.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a disaster preparedness course designed to create awareness, teach critical skills for assessing a disaster situation and ensure participants gain the confidence they need to react productively and responsibly in a disaster. There are no prerequisites and the cost is a $35 class fee due prior to the start of class.
Kent fire investigators arrested a man Sunday in Bellevue in connection with early morning porch fire that occurred Jan. 1
The Kent Fire Department responded to the call at 5:46 a.m. in the 23700 block of 98 Avenue South.
The Black Diamond Community Center will be hosting a Beginning Stained Glass Art class this winter. The class is free, sponsored by the organization, Seniors Making Art.
The hustle of the holidays is nearly over and the King County Solid Waste Division is ready to help you handle one post-Christmas task, recycling the old Christmas tree.
The State Fire Marshal stated in a release there were 15 fire fatalities in the month of December.
Cub Scouts from Pack 517 in Covington picked up Christmas trees today in the Jenkins Creek area near Cedar Valley Elementary School.
The Tahoma High jazz band and jazz choir concert is scheduled for 7 p.m. Jan. 15 at the high school commons.
The Maple Valley Creative Arts Council is sponsoring this event.
The concert will raise funds for enrichment experiences for student musicians.
About 75 people celebrated New Year’s Day by running and jumping into Lake Sawyer during the polar bear jump.
When the clock struck 12, youngsters up to adults ran, jumped and dove into the lake.
The Kent Fire Department reported two Kent families have been left homeless after an early morning two-alarm fire.
The blaze was located in the 23600 block of 30 Ave. S. and destroyed two mobile homes.
The Kent Fire Department reported more than 5,000 gifts were delivered to 2,100 children through the 2009 Toys for Joy program.
New and unwrapped toys are collected for children in need each holiday season. The toys are sorted at a Kent fire station and wrapped before being delivered to the Kent Food Bank as well as other local organizations.
The Washington State Patrol reminds motorists to plan ahead for a safe New Year’s celebration.
General information for seniors call 360-886-1011
Location is 31605 Third Ave, state Route 169 and the center is open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
General information for seniors call 360-886-1011
Location is 31605 Third Ave, state Route 169 and the center is open 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Frida
A family lost their home and most possessions following a Monday morning fire caused by a candle that was knocked over. The family escaped without injury.
Mountain View Fire and Rescue/Black Diamond Fire Department responded to the house fire at about 9:30 a.m. in the 312 block of 172nd Ave. S.E.
Investigators estimate the home a total loss at $300,000 and $80,000 for contents.
The department firefighters have collected more than $700 for the family to replace Christmas gifts lost in the fire.
