Memorial Day service at Tahoma National Cemetery

A Memorial Day observance is scheduled for noon May 26 at Tahoma National Cemetery.

Organizers said the event will include a flyover by the Navy, music by Bellevue Community Band, military personnel and representatives of veterans’ groups.

Accident shuts down highway junction

The on-ramp from State Route 18’s westbound lanes to southbound State Route 167 was closed for nearly an hour May 14 after a commuter-hour roll-over collision.

The closure was from 5:45 to 6:30 a.m., according to the state Department of Transportation. Information on the accident and possible injuries to motorists wasn’t available.

Rotary of Covington plans auction

Items donated by local businesses will be up for bid during a fund-rais dinner and auction hosted by Rotary Club of Covington on June 6.

The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Meridian Valley Country Club. Additional information is available at (253) 634-9238.

Company renting bio-diesel-electric hybrid trucks

International Leasing Co. Inc., which has ties to the south King County area, plans to start offering a B20-approved bio-diesel-electric hybrid 24-foot truck for rentals starting in May.

The truck will be a 2008 Freightliner M2e, equipped with a van body and liftgate. International said it would be one of the first truck rental companies in the U.S. with such vehicles

“From industry reports, we feel that our customers should see a 30 percent or better fuel mileage increase, get a cleaner running engine, be able to run B-20 bio-diesel and get to do their part for the environment,” said Todd Daniels, fleet manager.

International Leasing has locations in Kent and Seattle. The firm’s general manager, Jeff Zylstra, lives in Maple Valley.