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King County residents were urged today to follow recommendations to limit the spread of H1N1 influenza (swine flu) made by Public Health – Seattle & King County. In addition, the King County Board of Health passed a resolution calling for community participation in responding to influenza according to recommendations set forth by health officials.
The staff and owner of the Sawyer Lake Veterinary Hospital are presenting a celebration of the fall harvest season. Most of the last year has been spent remodeling the former Covington Sawyer Church of Christ into a primary care center for pets and wildlife.
Stanette Marie Rose, a candidate for Maple Valley City Council Position No. 6, reported to the police department a local developer began yelling and swearing at her in a Java! Java! coffee shop.
The City of Covington in coordination with King County Solid Waste Division is co-hosting a recycling collection event from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Kentwood High School, 25800 164th Ave. S.E., Covington on Saturday, Sept. 19.
The PSAT will be offered at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at Tahoma High School.
The PSAT is for all college-bound sophomores and juniors. Registrations are now being accepted. Students may register by paying $15 to the THS Cashier. Space is limited, so students are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety will be hosting its inaugural open house and kid’s day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Station 81, 22225 S.E. 231st Street.
Shadow Lake gog anticipates over 100 guests at the annual Shadow of the Rose party Saturday from 2-6 p.m. in celebration of local conservation efforts. Tours, live music and food will engage guests to learn about and support the efforts of Save Habitat and Diversity of Wetlands (SHADOW), a 501©(3) grassroots organization dedicated to the preservation of wetlands through land acquisition, education and outreach.
Former Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Chief Tim Lemon has been offered the fire chief job by Chelan County Fire District No. 7, according to the district’s interim Chief Ron Haworth.
A half dozen youths between the ages of 10 and 18 took gum from a stranger at the Maple Valley Skate Park Wednesday night, according to Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. John Urquhart, with all of them reporting unpleasant results.
The Kent Fire Department reported four adults, an infant and three dogs escape unharmed from a fire that nearly destroyed their Kent area home Wednesday evening. Family and the Red Cross are pitching in to assist the victims with food, clothing and shelter.
The city of Black Diamond is presenting a PushKart Derby for ages 8 to adult on First Avenue beginning at noon. Preregistration is required by 5 p.m. Sept. 24th as the deadline.
The City Council received 2010 budget preview at the Monday meeting from Finance Director Tony McCarthy with a mix of bad and not-so bad news.
Kino Michael Gomez, who is charged with the shooting death of Black Diamond resident Thomas Pfaeffle, has violated the conditions of his bail release and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Covington’s Parks and Recreation Department will host a community meeting at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, in the Community Room at Covington City Hall.
COVINGTON Sept. 14 NOT A MODEL EMPLOYEE: 17400 block of Southeast 270th Place. An employee of Walmart was caught stealing…
Mixed greens, beets, zucchini, apples, basil, squash – it’s harvest time in the valley and the produce stands at the Maple Valley Farmers’ Market are filled with vegetables and fruits.
The nearly 30,000 residents of the Green River Valley need to buy flood insurance and make plans to evacuate their homes or businesses this winter, because of the potential from floods, due to seepage problems at an abutment next to the Howard Hanson Dam.
The Kent teacher strike is officially over and classes will finally begin Tuesday morning at schools all across the district.
Members of the Kent Education Association on Monday approved a new contract, ending the walkout that had effectively shut down the district since Aug. 26.
By Laura Pierce The striking teachers of the Kent School District voted firmly in favor this morning of ratifying a…
