If the Green River floods the valley this winter, Covington is as prepared as any city can be to assist people who are evacuating and provide necessary emergency services.
Looking for great family gifts at unbeatable prices? Take the whole family to get library cards.
The Black Diamond Elementary PTA provided free Thanksgiving dinner for more than 120 people Nov. 22 in the school’s gymnasium.
The Tahoma Junior High School robotics team, made up of 25 eighth and ninth grade students, coached by Bud Cross, is entering the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Tech Challenge competition Dec. 13 at Bellevue High School.
Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Kyle J. Asplund has returned to the U.S. after serving overseas at a forward operating base in Iraq.
Asplund, a civil affairs specialist, is a member of the 413th Civil Affairs Battalion, Lubbock, Texas. He has served in the military for more than seven years.
A family of one adult and four children living in a Covington apartment were initially trapped by a fire in a breezeway before a sprinkler system activated and extinguished the fire at 2 p.m. today, Saturday.
The poker world was rocked once again as two giants of the Maple Valley poker world met in what many are describing as the match of the century.
The Three P’s of safe winter driving are to prepare for the trip, protect yourself and prevent crashes on the road.
Each year the Black Diamond Community Center provides Christmas for children of low-income families from Black Diamond, Ravensdale, Lake Sawyer and the Green River Gorge. We are collecting new and unwrapped toys for children of all ages.
The “Holiday Lights at the Lodge” event Wednesday was attended by a large group who enjoyed the Christmas tree lighting, the Dickens Carolers and the Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra.
The holiday season is upon us and the anticipation for great food, family fun and feared weight gain is right there with it. Although weight gain may be small, Americans just aren’t losing the weight after the holidays are over. Here are some tips to help you and your family enjoy the holidays in a healthy way.
The Covington City Council considered the future picture of the city’s downtown at its Tuesday meeting.
The members listened to public testimony on the comprehensive plan amendments and downtown zoning Nov. 24.
• Fruit theft
On Nov. 30 a report was made of someone taking fruit off a tree over the past two weeks.
Some healthy competition among medical facilities is taking shape in Covington.
At the Nov. 24 City Council meeting, representatives from both Valley Medical Center and MultiCare spoke to the members and staff about future plans.
Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety has found a way to balance the budget for 2010 and keep from laying off any staff, at least for one year.
With the holiday season in full swing, I would like to take a moment to remind everyone about the importance of keeping themselves and their families’ safe – during a time of year when many people tend to let down their guard. This month’s newsletter topic is family and personal security.
With the holiday season in full swing, I would like to take a moment to remind everyone about the importance of keeping themselves and their families’ safe – during a time of year when many people tend to let down their guard. This month’s newsletter topic is family and personal security.
With the holiday season in full swing, I would like to take a moment to remind everyone about the importance of keeping themselves and their families’ safe – during a time of year when many people tend to let down their guard. This month’s newsletter topic is family and personal security.
Once again, Kent Fire/Fire District 37, Kent Firefighters Local 1747 and the Kent Firefighters Foundation will organize and support the Toys for Joy program.
In a rapidly evolving story, Black Diamond is reeling from series of moves involving key city personnel.
Heading the list is the sudden resignation of former City Attorney Loren Combs, who appears to be the subject of separate investigations by the state auditor’s office, the state attorney general’s office and the King County prosecutor’s office.
