King County Council meeting highlights | May 20-24
Councilmembers will proclaim May 20, 2013 as Congressman Norm Dicks Day in King County.
Defense begins in Sound Doctrine pastor Malcolm Fraser criminal trial
Seattle Attorney Ann Carey began to present the defense last week in the case of Malcolm Fraser, assistant pastor of Sound Doctrine Church, who has been charged with two counts of first degree child rape and two counts of first degree child molestation.
Puget Sound Blood Drive coming to Covington
Alliance Bible Church will be hosting the Puget Sound Blood Drive from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on May 30 at the church located at 19320 Southeast 240th Street in Covington.
Multicultural night to be held at Kentlake
Kentlake High School will be hosting a multicultural night at the school from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 24.
Giving cash mob to be held June 4
A giving cash mob will be held June 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Maple Valley Food Bank located at 21415 Maple Valley Road Southeast in Maple Valley.
Maple Valley resident earns Western Washington University scholarship
Western Washington University student Stefan Irby, son of Mark and Melinda Irby of Maple Valley, received a $1,500 Barbara French Duzan scholarship and a $6,000 HACH Scientific Foundation scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year.
State veterinarian urges owners to vaccinate horses against West Nile virus
As the weather warms up across the state and mosquitoes become more prevalent, the Washington State Department of Agriculture is advising horse owners to make sure their horse’s vaccination is current for protection against West Nile virus.
Regional Animal Services now hosts Pasado's Spay Station twice a week
Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is partnering with Pasado's Safe Haven and South County Cats to bring Pasado's Mobile Spay Station to the Pet Adoption Center twice a week.
Liquor Control Board issues initial draft recreational marijuana rules for public comment
The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) today issued its initial draft rules for Washington State’s emerging recreational marijuana market. Voters approved legal marijuana for recreational use with the passage of Initiative 502 (I-502) in November 2012.
National Safe Boating Week | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Gov. Jay Inslee has declared May 18 through 24 as Safe Boating Week in Washington; and the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission reminds all water sport enthusiasts of the importance of safe boating and officially launches the “Wear It Washington!” campaign.
Know before you go: Holiday weekend means more travelers, longer travel times | WSDOT
If you’re taking to the road for Memorial Day weekend, don’t forget to plan ahead with travel tools from the Washington State Department of Transportation.
