A comunity meeting Oct. 20 will provide an update on a housing project near Maple Valley for former prison inmates and others who are transitioning back into society.
Because Republicans have long dominated the 5th District, many observers were surprised by one of the August primary election contests for the Legislature.
King County’s comprehensive plan update process is essentially complete with this week’s County Council vote giving the nod to one local project while nixing another.
U.S. Rep. Dave Reichert and challenger Darcy Burner engaged in their first official debate of the 2008 election season at Bellevue’s Meydenbauer Center on Wednesday.
Covington Library will be the scene tomorrow of a community-based performance of “All the King’s Men” by Intiman Theatre. It’s…
A community forum in Covington on Oct. 14 will focus on teen driver safety and tips for parents for reducing their teenagers’ risk of being in a car accident.
King County and the city of Maple Valley have put into writing their willingness to work together on joint planning for future development of the Summit Pit property, also known as the “donut hole.”
An update of King County’s comprehensive plan, including a change involving the Summit Pit property in Maple Valley, was approved…
The city of Maple Valley, which is recruiting volunteers to serve a two-year term on its 2009-10 Lake Wilderness Citizen Advisory Committee, has extended the application deadline to Oct. 17.
Before it possibly approves a fare increase in response to Metro Transit’s $70 million budget shortfall, the Metropolitan King County Council wants Metro and County Executive Ron Sims to come up with a plan for a budget shortfall that balances new revenue with reduced spending.
Fire hits, heavily damages garage
It’s time for King County to get out of the animal shelter business, according to three Metropolitan King County Council members who support the concept of joining with a community agency to provide shelter services.
A performance audit of the 10 largest school districts in the state made four best-practice recommendations to the Kent School Disrict, but didn’t offer any cost savings to the district.
Officials of the fire departments that serve Covington and Kent continue to give serious thought to forming a regional fire authority.
Darcy Burner and Dave Reichert, archrivals in their race for Congress, appeared to be on the same side in the debate over last week’s action on a bailout of the nation’s financial industry.
If you’re looking for a flu shot, you’re in luck.
King County health officials say it will be easier than ever this flu season to get vaccinated, since the antidote will be available earlier than usual and in larger amounts.
Money to help Covington Elementary School will be raised during Wednesday night during its first McTeacher Night of the 2008-09 school year.
From 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the McDonald’s restaurant in Covington, part of the proceeds from diner’s orders will be donated to the school. In past years, such fund-raisers helped pay for benches and picnic tables.
Teachers from the school will be doing some of the cooking and food preparation during tomorrow’s event.
It’s time for King County to get out of the animal shelter business, according to three Metropolitan King County Council…