The newest department at City Hall this week wrapped up a survey of Black Diamond residents’ attitudes toward growth and development of the city.
In a few days, voters who are signed up for absentee ballots for the primary election can start watching for them to arrive in their mailboxes.
On a national level, the economy continues to struggle, but Washington has remained resilient through the turbulent times, Governor Christine Gregoire said during an appearance Wednesday in King County.
Covington neighborhoods are being asked by the city’s Police Department to participate in the local version of National Night Out Across America on Aug. 5.
The Covington Quilters Guild was formed in 1995 with 37 members, meeting at the Covington Library. Within a year, the group grew to 70-plus and moved to Greater Maple Valley Community Center. Today the guild has over 105 members and still meets at GMVCC.
Northwest Services Peace Program is seeking a host family in the Kentwood High School area for an 18-year-old Brazilian exchange student.
Teen After-Hours, events in which teenagers can play video games and use computers from 7 to 10 p.m., are coming up next month at local public libraries.
Crews this week began removing trees in preparation for replacing the Bandaret Bridge on Southeast May Valley Road early next year.
Gary Morgan, a former principal in the Tahoma School District, died July 14.
Washington’s new top-two system for primary elections, in which the two leading recipients of votes advance to the general election regardless of political party affiliation, will begin with next month’s 2008 primary. A news article in the July 19 edition (“Bake sale supports candidate for Legislature”) referred incorrectly to the prior system. More information about the change in primary elections is available from the King County elections department at www.metrokc.gov/elections and from the Washington secretary of state at www.secstate.wa.gov.
Maple Valley officials are on the right path for economic development, according to a panel of development experts, but were advised that this is “a marathon, not a sprint.”
The Seattle-King County Public Health Department is using a comic book to help warn about the danger of pandemic flu….
Kentwood High School’s inaugural All Sports Reunion Golf Tournament and Hall of Fame Banquet are scheduled for Aug. 2 at Druids Glen Golf Course.
When a potentially injured bear was reported near the Klahanie Shopping Center in Issaquah recently, state Fish and Wildlife officers responded within about 10 minutes.
If you love a parade, downtown Covington is the place to be this Saturday. The Covington Days parade, a centerpiece…
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Repaving to disrupt traffic on major commuter route
Seattle Arts Trio: Friday, 6-8 p.m. Showcases some of Seattle’s up and coming musical talent, covering all styles between straight-ahead jazz to blues and funk.