COVINGTON
Oct. 22
NOT YOUR TABS: 26800 block of 172 Place Southeast. After stealing tabs off one car at this location more than a month ago the suspect attempted to steal tabs from another vehicle.
The Washington State Patrol is investigating a car versus pedestrian collision that occurred this morning (Tuesday) on state Route 515 in Kent.
The Washington State Patrol is investigating a car versus pedestrian collision that occurred this morning (Tuesday) on state Route 515 in Kent.
The Enumclaw School District and YarrowBay developers have reached an agreement to accommodate future growth.
King County Auditor Cheryle Broom today released a performance audit of the King County Animal Care and Control program that found that despite some improvements at the County’s primary animal shelter in Kent, several problems still exist in its leadership, organization, and operation.
The Black Diamond Community Center will host the 17th annual Harvest Moon Dinner Auction, 4 p.m. Saturday Nov. 7.
The event is the center’s largest fundraiser of the year. This year the center is raising funds for the emergency assistance program, which serves low-income families of southeast King County, including Black Diamond.
A group of women calling themselves Robin’s Army of Hope gathered to raise money for Robin Hope, a Highline School District who was diagnosed with breast cancer.
The group was founded by Maple Valley resident Amanda MacDonald. According to MacDonald the group began on a Facebook page, “Hope for Robin.”
As Black Diamond voters we have found three Web sites that show why we have voted for Howard Botts, Craig Goodwin and William Saas for the elected positions for which they are candidates.
Mark Lanza understands that our children are the most precious parts of our lives. During his tenure on the Covington City Council he has always based his decisions on what is best for our children. Their safety and well being has always been the driving force behind the direction he has taken as a City Council member.
Community members from the region joined together Saturday in a force of more than 400 people to participate in Make a Difference Day, a national day of service.
King County public health’s four H1N1 vaccination clinics will suspended operations at the end of the day Friday.
As a result of high demand at these four sites, all the vaccine initially set aside for this purpose has been used and no additional vaccine has become available because of the national delay in vaccine production. Vaccine continues to be available through some health care providers in King County, but remains in very short supply.
Persons diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease are invited along with their caregivers and relatives to attend a support group session 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Covington LA Fitness Center.
The session will include suggestions on balance exercises and will be conducted by Melissa Pei, a specialist in Parkinson physical exercise training.
Maple Valley Police, in partnership with neighboring agencies, have developed an anti-burglary and prowl strike team in response to a rash of residential and commercial burglaries in the city.
The burglaries have occurred during the past two months, according to information provided by Chief Michelle Bennett.
Black Diamond has stayed a small, idyllic town thanks to our current Mayor Howard Botts. However, with our impending growth it’s time for a change in leadership.
I guess anyone with money can buy silence these days to cover up misuse of taxpayer money. The Valley Medical Center hospital commissioner race has been highly unpublicized but is such an important matter in this district.
The debate for three positions on the Maple Valley City Council candidates lacked one thing. A debate! The evening on Oct. 15 was attended by a respectable crowd of interested citizens.
We are very pleased to endorse Tami Henkel for Tahoma School Board Position No. 1.
Over the years while working as a volunteer for the District I have seen first hand the incredible commitment by the Board to advance the goals of learning for the children.
The Maple Valley professional firefighters have unanimously agreed to endorse and support Erin Weaver in her election for City Council Position No. 4 and Victoria Jonas in her re-election for Maple Valley City Council Position No. 6.
Victoria Jonas is a well respected and experienced leader with a proven track record of community and public service. As your representative on the Maple Valley City Council, Victoria has worked hard to earn the reputation as a responsive, accountable and fiscally responsible elected official.
Maple Valley Touchdown Booster Club, representing Tahoma senior high school football, endorses the re-election of Tami Henkel to Tahoma School Board Position 1.