College night coming to Tahoma High School

From 7-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 5 at Tahoma High School students from grades 8-11 can participate in college night. Parents and students can participate in the annual college night for an overview of college credit programs offered through Tahoma and Green River College. Workshops, three sessions of information about Advance Placement classes, College in High School and Running Start. For questions or more information, please contact Charisse Braun the AP/CHS coordinator at cbraun@tahoma.us.

Fire Commissioner vacancy

The fire commissioner of Mountain View Fire and Rescue, Mark Clayton, submitted his resignation. He has been the commissioner since 2013. His resignation became effective immediately.

Clayton was presented with a plaque from the district thanking him for his services to the citizens. The board thanked him for his service to the district and those the district protects. Clayton has been an instrumental leaders and highly respected by all of the members of the department.

Mountain View Fire and Rescue is accepting resumes for the appointed position. Applicants must be a registered voter and live within the district boundaries. Applications should contain a one page resume, one page indicating the reason for wanting to serve and proof of residence in the district and current voter registration in King County. The application period closes at 5 p.m. Jan. 9.

The applications can be delivered to Mountain View Fire, 32316 148th Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092 or email to info@kcfd44.org.

For questions contact Chief Greg Smith, 253-735-0284.

January blood drives

The Cascade Regional Blood Services will be holding two blood drives in January. The first will be from 3-7 p.m. on Jan. 17 at the Safeway in Covington in a bloodmobile. The second will be held from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Tahoma High School in Covington in a bloodmobile as well.

Solid waste fee to increase on Jan. 1

King County is raising the fee for solid waste to help cover rising costs and add more recycling options at its facilities. It will also modernize a half-century-old solid waste handling system.

With tax and surcharge included, the increase will be from $129.40 to $144.34 per ton and the minimum fee will increase from $22 to $24.25.

When broken down, a single-family curbside customer who puts out one can of garbage a week is likely to see an increase of 77 cents per month on their garbage bill.

Learn more about the Solid Waste Division and the increase at www.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste.