What's blooming at Lake Wilderness Arboretum | May 22
Parking at Maple Valley Days just got a little easier
The Lessons of the Moore Oklahoma Tornado
On Monday, an EF-5 tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma resulting in substantial loss of life, hundreds of injuries, and economic losses that will run into the billions of dollars. The storm had winds reaching 200-210 mph, was on the ground for 17 miles, and was observed from 2:45-3:35 PM CDT (19:45-20:35 UTC).How did the National Weather...
Kentwood to host annual trade show
Community members can expect to “collect free stuff when you go” to Kentwood High School’s 16th annual trade show from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on May 30
Benefit Concert to be held for Ashton Grumbles
100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to help the Grumbles Family with ongoing medical and travel costs related to his medical care
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.
Weather Impacts of the Mount Saint Helens Eruption
Yesterday was the 33rd anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens, an event that devastated the mountain and surroundings and caused terrible problems on nearby rivers.But there is another story of the eruption and one far less known: its impact on local weather. The eruption produced a huge volcanic dust cloud that was mainly...
Biking Dry
Today is bike to work day and thus there is no better time to discuss how you can bike on most days without fear of getting wet....or at least very wet.Yes, even here in the Pacific Northwest a little meteorological knowledge and technology can help you avoid those raindrops and enjoy a very pleasant ride...
Kent School District’s special education program meeting May 22
Parents of children who receive special education services in the Kent School District are invited to attend a meeting to share their experiences and feedback.
