As students around the country and state are preparing to head back to school, district officials are preparing not only for the return of students, but the potential return of the H1N1 virus, also known as the swine flu.
The Maple Valley Farmers Market features music entertainment nearly every Saturday. Last week Linda Karki and Company entertained with violin…
It must be a sign of the times.
Bill Allison, candidate for Maple Valley City Council Position No. 2, learned Saturday morning 23 of his political signs were taken and thrown in a tree at 263rd street and 236th Avenue.
Allison said the signs were taken from Witte Road and Maple Valley-Black Diamond Highway.
Negotiations between the Kent School District and the union that represents teachers are continuing, but if a deadlock between the two entities remains, a teacher strike could threaten the start of the school year.
Much has changed in the the three and a half years since the Tahoma School District passed its technology levy….
After extensive public input and number crunching, the Tahoma School District Board of Directors approved a final budget for the…
Between Friday and Sept. 7 extra patrols will travel King County roadways in search of impaired drivers. Participating in this…
A felony voyeurism charge was filed Monday against 54-year-old Donald Sam Hayes from Covington who is accused of videotaping a 13-year-old girl while she undressed in his home.
The remaining two members of the King County Fire Commission District No. 43 had for a special meeting 10 a.m. today (Monday) at Station 80, 23775 S.E. 264th Street.
On the agenda was an item to appoint a new commissioner to fill Jeff Granlund’s position.
The candidates for Maple Valley City Council Position No. 2 covered a variety of topics during a 90-minute debate Aug. 6 at the Tahoma School District headquarters.
Bill Allison and Jim Flynn are challenging incumbent Deputy Mayor Glenn Smith who is seeking his second term on the council.
Questions formulated by The Reporter editorial staff, the host of the debate, ranged from the future of Lake Wilderness Golf Course to economic development to Summit Place, which is also known as the donut hole. The candidates also fielded questions from the audience for 30 minutes.
National Night Out brought neighbors, police officers, firefighters and city officials together in neighborhoods around the area. The event is…
King County District 43 Fire Commissioner Jeff Granlund had served on the board for nearly 12 years, but Thursday night he resigned his position when it was announced the Board of Commissioners would not renew Chief Tim Lemon’s contract.
The Valley Girls and Guys are hosting a back to school carnival from 5-10 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Maple Valley Community Center.
The family members of Shelby Wedlund have scheduled a fundraiser for the 2004 Tahoma High School graduate from 1-5 p.m….
• Air Force Airman Stephen R. Olvera graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas….
Terry and Talayna Worth are hosting a fundraising dinner for the Black Diamond Community Center’s Before and After School Kids (BASK) program beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Black Diamond Eagles, 32618 Railroad Ave.
A management letter was sent to Maple Valley officials concerning three City Council members serving on community service boards.
The council members were not identified in the letter.
Jim Griggs, the state auditor for the south King County region, signed the letter sent to the city.
Maple Valley Fire Chief Tim Lemon is on voluntary administrative leave after the Board of Fire Commissioners voted Thursday night not to renew his contract in 2010, according to a statement released by the department on behalf of the commissioners.
The King County Council District No. 9 race has drawn three contenders, incumbent Reagan Dunn, Mark Green and Beverly Harison Tonda.
COVINGTON
Aug. 2
THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY: Southeast 272nd Street and 189th Avenue Southeast. After being pulled over for a traffic violation a driver pulled away from the office, then ditched the car two blocks away and fled on foot. The suspect was not caught.