The Cedar River was reopened by King County authorities for recreational uses Friday, but the Green River – where two people drowned two weeks ago – remained closed because of dangerous, fast-flowing water levels.
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The high, fast-flowing Cedar River has helped turn Lake Washington into a risky place for boaters.
Tahoma National Cemetery was the scene Monday of one of the largest Memorial Day observances in western Washington. Military veterans, Governor Christine Gregoire and other speakers, and relatives of deceased military personnel gathered in honor of those who served their country – and in many cases died – during war.
The Metropolitan King County Council has approved the members of a committee that will review the county’s procedures and costs of building and land-use permit fees.
Like many Americans, Ronnie Short is feeling the pain at the gas pump.
Lane closures of Kent-Kangley Road/Southeast 272nd Street in Covington are planned next week during the installation of a water main.
The American Public Works Association has given its APWA Project of the Year Award to Covington for the city’s Southeast 256th Street/164th Avenue Southeast improvements.
A proposal to remove political-party affiliations from top elected offices in King County government has qualified to be a ballot measure in this fall’s election.
Leslie Kae Hamada, describing herself as a community volunteer and activist, said she’ll be a candidate in this fall’s election for a position in the Legislature from the 47th District.
In the wake of controversy over the disputed results of the race for governor four years ago that hinged largely on a recount of votes in King County, tighter ballot security and a centralized elections department were urged after local, state and national reviews of the county’s election processes.
Contaminated gasoline from a supplier in Anacortes was sold to customers at the Safeway gas station in Maple Valley last Sunday, causing mechanical problems for their vehicles.
Katie Brooks, who’s from Covington, was named to the Judson College Dean’s List for the 2008 spring semester. The honor requires a grade point average of at least 3.7.
According to King County officials, people living here enjoy some of the best job and residential options in the region.
Michele Willson came to the Tahoma School District at the tender age of 20 and started her career teaching grade school.
Rotary Club of Covington: Noon Fridays. Covington City Hall, 16720 S.E. 271st St., Covington.
Rotary Club of Covington: Noon Fridays. Covington City Hall, 16720 S.E. 271st St., Covington.
A Bloodmobile from the Puget Sound Blood Center (PSBC) will be at the MultiCare clinic in Covington Friday for a blood drive.
