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July 8, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

Local News

Carnation’s Hot Rods & Harleys (and a car named Minnie...)

This year’s Hot Rods and Harleys event almost didn’t happen, according to Kim Lisk, chairperson of Carnation’s 4th of July celebration. As of late April no one was behind the wheel to coordinate, sponsor and manage the event. More...

The Snoqulamie Valley Community Network honors Valley’s unsung heroes

The Snoqulamie Valley Community Network held the 14th Annual Rise and Shine breakfast on June 3 at Camp River Ranch in Carnation to honor those who rise to the occasion and make the Valley shine. More...

Community

I REMEMBER WHEN...

In the 1960's, Bob Koster's sons were fishing in the river near his home north of Duvall when they saw a piece of rope hanging froll1 the east bank. More...

City Government

Duvall City Council News

Last week the City Council had a combined City Council meeting and Planning Commission meeting. More...

Special recycling collection event coming to Duvall

Do you have an old TV in your basement? Or a computer in a closet? Some scrap metal in the backyard? More...

Police Blotter

Duvall-Carnation Police Blotter

Wed. Jul. 30, 8:52p.m. Duvall-, 200 block of PL NE / NE 143 PL, Trespass of Real Property 2, Police spoke with a citizen who was irrated by a relative who keeps arriving at a property. More...

Calendar

16th annual SandBlast festival coming to McCormick Park July 17-18

The sun is finally here -- and what better way could there be to bask in it than coming down to SandBlast 2010? More...

community calendar

Thu. July 8 Duvall Farmer’s Market 3-7Pm on Brown Street in Duvall. Local produce including early Chelan cherries and organic strawberries. Local raw varietal honey to help with allergies. More...

School

CAMP KOREY ROCKS!

Tolt Middle School 6th grader Connor Burshears received word from Camp Korey that they were looking for rocks. Not just any rocks--Camp Korey needed specially made light weight boulders. More...

Riverview Highlights Employee Doug Poage; Carnation Elementary Principal

Doug Poage has been in Riverview for 9 years as the Principal at Carnation Elementary School. Prior to becoming the Principal at Carnation Doug was a teacher at Elk Ridge Elementary School in Buckley. More...

King County-Carnation partnership leads to new trail with safe access park, regional trails

Carnation-area residents now have a safe and convenient way to walk, run or ride from the downtown retail core to King County’s Tolt-MacDonald Park and beyond. More...

County News

WEB EXCLUSIVE-Phillips supports bringing bike sharing to King County

Council unanimously adopts motion to explore feasibility of privately operated bike sharing partnership

Phillips supports bringing bike sharing to King County More...

Road Closure Update

The King County Road Services Division closed Northeast 133rd Street at 198th Avenue Northeast at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 6 for a culvert replacement project. The work is expected to be completed by Aug. 12. More...

Opinion

Opinion Editorial - It’s the beginning of another election year; please tune in, not out…

I was in a business owner’s office earlier this year and he shared with me his view of politics: “Politics is a four letter word these days, and it should not be that way. “ More...

Letters

Letter to the Editor

Thisletter is being sent in response to the article touting the participation of 21 well meaning souls in the Hands Across the Sands demonstration that took place on June 26th. More...

Columns

Local Yard & Garden

As the nursery/plant buyer for the store, I am frequently asked each summer, about where we buy our lovely plants. More...

My Local Computer Tech Guy

Should I repair my computer or buy a new one?

If your computer is in need of costly repairs you may want to invest those resources into a new computer instead. But first you should check the warranty status of your system. More...

Arts and Entertainment

Should I See It

Film Criticism with You In Mind.

In Theaters The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner Director:David Slade Rating: PG-13 Running Time: 122 Mins Release Date: June 30, 2010 Good. This should entertain you. More...

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People

Local Realtor earns designation

Ben Pridgeon of John L. Scott Real Estate has recently earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. More...

Local named to Dean’s List

Lizzie Scott of Duvall, WA was named to the spring 2010 Dean's List at Taylor University. Lizzie is a Junior majoring in Chemistry, and is a Cedarcrest High School graduate. More...