Calling all gardeners! Now is the time to apply for the 2009 Master Gardener program, offered through Washington State University’s King County Extension.
Last week, a semi-trailer truck clipped a corner of the historic downtown Pioneer Square pergola in Seattle. Luckily, the pergola wasn’t badly damaged and only needed some paint touchups. It was a far luckier outcome than what happened back in 2001 when a semi-truck driver from Greensburg, Pennsylvania also clipped the pergola and caused the entire structure to collapse in ruin in the wee hours of the morning. Here’s what happened following that one:
For residents wanting to get rid of old reyclables, the city of Covington has a free or lower-cost alternative to a trip to a transfer station.
Summer went into hibernation Monday, the first official day of fall. In a way, the warm season also ended back…
Have you ever seen a salmon spawn? For that matter, have you ever seen a live salmon? This fall, beginning in October, you can bring your family to see the salmon swimming and spawning at four sites along the Cedar River.
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I was sitting in the stands a couple of weeks ago when the Huskies football team saw a potential victory evaporate faster than spilled beer on a hot sidewalk – all because of a referee’s call. A fan sitting just behind me meant to shout, “This is an outrage!” But instead, the words came out, “This is bull___!”
Even for a faith that’s known for its come-one, come-all philosopahy, St. George Episcopal Church feels especially inclusive to Chris Hoebermann.
Proceeds from a yard sale today at Shepherd of the Valley Church in Maple Valley will support the church youth group.
A fund-raising golf tournament is scheduled for next Friday for Vine Maple Place, a Christian, non-profit organization that provides transitional housing and support for homeless families.
People age 65 and older are twice as likely to die in a home fire as any other age group in the United States, according to statistics from the National Fire Protection Association. The risk can be greatly reduced by following some simple fire prevention strategies. King County’s Safe Steps program and King County Fire District 37 which serves Covington, would like to remind older adults in our community of the many ways you can protect yourself from home fires.
The new Maple Valley Creative Arts Center will be unveiled to the public during an open house from 1 to…
Recently I came across some information that I found interesting: Veterinary Pet Insurance (VPI) published its list of the 10 most common reasons people bring their cats and dogs to the vet. I’ll address the top reasons for dogs.
It was a typical day in a typical junior high school.
Lake Wilderness Arboretum Fall Plant Sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13. Discounted and clearance plants. 22520 S.E. 248th St., Maple Valley.
Hope amidst the pain of dementia
Well, the kids have headed back to school, and with that we once again have the lunch box dilemma: How to pack a lunch that is both healthy and kid-friendly?