Black Diamond’s ex-city attorney, Loren Combs, is currently under investigation for multiple alleged finance-related infractions. As the investigation unfolds, other revelations regarding City Hall employees and ex-employees have surfaced. The story involves a considerable number of people, agencies and other details. To avoid confusion, the Covington Reporter is maintaining this page, which will offer a bird’s eye view of the case and serve as a gateway to more detailed information.
Pacific Martial Arts Academy is offering anyone 16 & older a free introduction class on January, 4th at Lake Wilderness Lodge. This class is taught by black belt karate instructor John Robinson and will focus some of the techniques and highlights taught in the regular classes.
Maple Valley Parks and Recreation is offering a three hour workshop just for women to learn how to easily protect themselves and their loved ones. This class is taught by black belt and professional instructor John Robinson.
he Maple Valley Park and Recreation Department and Musically Minded introduce a new class for 1 to 5 year olds and their parent. The classes will present an opportunity to explore a wide range of musical concepts through music. The first session will feature the sounds of the Pacific Islands, with particular emphasis on the music of Hawaii.
A traditional holiday song dreams of a white Christmas, but conscientious celebrants dream of a “green” holiday season by appreciating…
Qualified Puget Sound Energy customers who need help paying their heating bills this winter will have access to a combined total of nearly $29 million in low-income assistance from PSE and federal funds distributed by local community service agencies.
The city of Black Diamond has released a document stating former City Administrator Leonard Smith was terminated for cause Dec. 8 by Mayor Howard Botts.
Mountain View Fire & Rescue/Black Diamond Fire Department
Total Calls for the week ending Dec. 14
Does your stomach hurt after you eat? Are you avoiding your favorite food, like pizza, hamburgers and fries? It could be your gallbladder.
The South East King County Parkinson’s Disease support group will meet 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Covington LA Fitness Center, 27245 172nd Ave. S.E.
Everyone 6 months of age and older in King County is now eligible to receive H1N1 influenzavaccine. Check with your health care provider or the list of participating pharmacies to see if you can get vaccine there.
Cheri Starchman, director of Fountain Court Senior Living announced the results of the 2009 Resident Council Food Drive.
Six overly stuffed grocery bags and two holiday meal baskets were presented to the Maple Valley Food Bank at the gift ceremony and tree lighting Dec. 4 in the Fountain Court Senior Living main lobby.
At 5:45 p.m. today, Wednesday, a man in his late fifties was struck by a car while attempting to cross the northbound lanes of Benson Road at about the 22000 block on Kent’s East Hill. The man was not using the crosswalk.
Some of missing pieces in the story surrounding the abrupt departures of former Black Diamond City Attorney Loren Combs and City Administrator Leonard Smith have come to light, but more details are on the way.
The final resolution to the story is still in doubt.
Black Diamond Mayor Howard Botts and Rebecca Olness, who will take over as mayor in January, released a joint statement today concerning the former City Attorney Loren Combs and City Administrator Leonard Smith.
MAPLE VALLEY
DRIVEN WITHOUT PERMISSION
• A report was made Dec. 13 of a vehicle driven by a woman’s daughter without permission the day before at Southeast 271 Place.
The Metropolitan King County Council approved $150,000 in funding Monday that will assist two programs that are a vital link to the County’s rural roots.
According to a press release there will be $50,000 in King County funding for the continuation of the King County Fair, the oldest fair west of the Mississippi. The adopted 2009 fourth quarter supplemental budget also includes $109,000 for King County 4-H programs.
Just as one political season comes to a close, the next starts up as Nancy E. Wyatt announced her intention to challenge Rep. Geoff Simpson, D-Covington for the 47th District State House Position No. 1
The 47th covers southeast King County including Covington, Kent, the Renton Highlands and Black Diamond.
It may have been called the Game of Life, but the topics being discussed this past week during the 23rd annual event at Kent Commons were anything but child’s play.
Puget Sound Energy completed construction on the new Four Corners substation Friday.
The substation is located at 27430 state Route 169 in Maple Valley. The $6.8 million substation will improve electric system reliability and increase capacity in the Maple Valley area.
