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September 2, 2010 RSS feed / Front Page

Local News

Duvall City Council News

TheDuvall City Council met on August 26. Themeeting began with public comments from Kass Holdeman who thanked the city for their support of Summer Stage, noting that it was a great success this year. More...

At Risk for Diabetes? Evergreen Class Can Help

Kirkland, WA - Evergreen Hospital Medical Center is offering a 12-week class, Lifestyle Balance, to reduce the risk of developing diabetes. The program teaches participants how to eat healthier meals and how to become more active. More...

Local CERT Volunteers Train at State Fire Academy

For the past several years, the annual Citizen Corps Expo has been held at the Washington State Fire Academy in North Bend. More...

Community

Preparing Students, Families for Emergencies

The month of September marks the seventh annual “National Preparedness Month.” Since it is also the time that kids are heading back to school, it seems like a perfect opportunity to review a few disaster preparedness tips. More...

Enjoying the last days of summer...

Samuel Chase (6) practiced his soccer skills at Tolt MacDonald Park in Carnation just days before he started first grade at Carnation Elementary. More...

Calendar

community calendar

Events Calendar Thursday, September 2nd 11:30 to 12:30 - Woodinville Toddler Group Open House - 18900 - 168th Avenue NE, Woodinville 98072 Have your toddler play while you talk with the instructors and other enrolled students as well as see our More...

People

I REMEMBER WHEN...

Eric Carlson wrote a very interesting booklet called “Classic Carlson” about his life as a child in Cherry Gardens (just northeast of Duvall)and about his participation as an adult in World War ll. More...

School Levy Wins Despite Uncertainty

The Riverview School District put a maintenance and operations levy on the August ballot this year. More...

Local Team Wins State BBQ Championship; Next, a World Title?

Pit masters and event organizers agreed: turnout in Duvall for last month’s State BBQ championship was great…and the barbecue was even better. More...

County News

Duvall Finance Director Retires

Duvall Finance Director, Harry Oestreich, has announced his retirement as of August 31, 2010. Oestreich is currently a Fire Commissioner with the District 45 Fire Department and has served with the Department for over 24 years. More...

Transportation Survey Seeks Feedback from Valley Residents

The Transition Snoqualmie Valley group and former Carnation Mayor, Bob Patterson, along with Kristy Trione of Hopelink, have formed a transportation partnership. The group is sending out a Lower Valley Transit Solutions Survey. More...

Healthy Trees, Lower Taxes

WSU Forest Stewardship class helps small woodland owners maintain a healthy forest and reduce property taxes.

Starting in September, Washington State University Extension and the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks will offer their flagship Forest Stewardship Coached Planning series. More...

Police Blotter

Duvall-Carnation Police Blotter

Mon. Aug. 23, 6:38a.m. Duvall - West, 14000 block of MAIN ST NE, Civil Matter, Officer dispatched to a gas theft at Safeway. Officer arrived and it turned out the gas attendant did not charge the persons credit card for gas only a pack of cigarettes. More...

Arts and Entertainment

Should I See It Film Criticism with You In Mind.

In Theaters Going The Distance Starring:Drew Barrymore, Justin Long Director:Nanette Burstein Rating: R Running Time: 97Mins Release Date: Sept. 3, 2010 More...

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