Slashes in the King County budget may force Sheriff Sue Rahr to cut as many as 100 deputies from the roster.
Russ Hayden can’t help but smile these days. Success has a way of doing that to a coach.
Kent School District superintendent Barbara Grohe has announced her upcoming retirement, which will be effective June 2009.
Whirring of helicopter blades overhead in this area aren’t a figment of your imagination. It’s Guardian One, the King County Sheriff Department’s patrol chopper.
King County Executive Ron Sims has proposed a sewer rate increase that he said would soften the economic impact on ratepayers who already “are feeling the pinch.”
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The way Shane Simmons figures it, getting the call late is better than not getting it at all.
After a slow start to their boys soccer season, seems just about everyone had given up on the Tahoma Bears.
One way for teenagers to learn about democracy is to work as a page in the Legislature in Olympia, as several from the Maple Valley, Covington and Black Diamond area did during the 2008 legislative session that ended in March. Pages, who deliver documents and participate in flag ceremonies while seeing state government in action, must be 14 to 16 years old, continue their school studies during the week they spend in Olympia, and be sponsored by a legislator. Information on becoming a page is available at http://www.leg.wa.gov/House/PageInternProgram and http://www.leg.wa.gov/Senate/Administration/PageProgram.
Hazardous items from household items can be disposed safely when King County’s Wastemobile visits Covington for three days beginning this Friday.
Tahoma High School will host a flea market and other activities this Saturday as a fund-raiser for student groups.
Public tour of the Alpacas at Morning Star Ranch in Ravensdale are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday.
Valley Medical Center will open eight new operating rooms this summer, the second phase of the hospital’s new surgery center.
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Members of Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church will collect supplies for military personnel overseas May 3 in Maple Valley.
Women at the Glitzy Gals Spa Night on April 14 got the full princess treatment — back massages, haircuts, foot soaks and makeovers. And chocolate. Don’t forget the chocolate.
The Tahoma Robotics Club competed in world championships in Atlanta, Ga. April 17-19. The competition is called F.I.R.S.T. (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), and was started by Dean Kamen, the inventor of the Segway. The competition supports students and their desire for more exploration and experience in the areas of science, technology, robotics, fabrication, design, programming, public relations, and more.
Wells an Advanced Placement Scholar
The absence of Debbie Stone at Carriage Crest Elementary School will likely be felt next year.
