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November 21, 2011 RSS feed / Front Page

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Preserving Carnation One Tree at a Time

By Anne Laughlin, Editor
The peace and quiet found on a typical day at Chinook Bend northwest of Carnation was punctuated by laughter and chatter one day in early November as a group of volunteers, students and staff, worked busily to tend to a long list of chores. More...

Local News

Small Business Saturday Comes to Duvall

By Anne Laughlin, Editor

First there was Black Friday and then there was Cyber Monday. Now there is Small Business Saturday on November 26, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. More...

Final County Redistricting Plan Approved, Takes Effect Now

The King County Districting Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved new King County Council district boundaries. The district plan has been filed with the Clerk of the Council and is effective immediately. More...

Pets of the Week

This week, we bring you a few photos of pets who are up for adoption through Motley Zoo Animal Rescue. As of October 30, 2011, Motley Zoo has adopted out 462 pets! More...

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Letters

Letter to the Editor

Shopping in Duvall

‘Twas the month beforeChristmasAnd all through the town,Merchants were prayingWith knees on theground. Duvall was well stockedWith goodies galore,All merchants nowneededWere shoppers in thestore. More...

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Police Blotter

Police Blotter

Mon. November 7 Welfare Check, NE Virginia St & 1st Ave in Duvall; Officers dispatched to a possible suicidal female. Officers were able to locate female. She was distraught about a sick relative but made no threats to harm herself. More...

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Calendar

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! December 2, 6:00pm - Annual Holiday Tree Lighting in Duvall. Location: Depot Park (Police Station) at 26225 NE Stephens St, Duvall. Follow the luminaries and enjoy cookies and cider while singing carols with the choir. More...

CIVIC CALENDAR

ALANON - No meeting on Thanksgiving; Meeting will take place Friday, Nov. 25 at 7:-00- 8:30 pm - Former U.S. Post Office Building, Southwest Corner of Stella & 2nd Ave in Duvall More...

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Health

Sno Valley Hospital District Helps People ‘Cope with December’

To help you cope with the dual challenges of wintertime stress and the holidays, the Snoqualmie Valley Hospital District is hosting a special mental health event in December. More...

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Holidays Begin, Local Businesses at the Ready

By Anne Laughlin, Editor

The Thanksgiving holiday signals the start of the holiday shopping crescendo and locally, there is more this year than last to attract the crowds. More...

County News

Food Safety for the Holidays

KING COUNTY, WA – Thanksgiving memories should be of good times with friends and family, not of a foodborne illness caused by inattention to food safety. Properly handle, prepare, cook and store food to minimize the growth of E. More...

County Research to Help Public Safety, Habitat on Tolt River

Lower Tolt River corridor study, public input, will guide river projects

King County begins work this week to create an action plan to guide future work on the Tolt River. More...

Falling Temperatures, County Road Crews Watch Weather

Expect possible changes in snow response ahead

Working with reduced resources, road crews ready to help keep people moving this winter A repeat of La Niña and snow in the forecast has the King County Road Services Division cautioning drivers to be prepared for winter driving. More...

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News

Safeway Launches Holiday Campaign to Fight Hunger

On November 16, 2011, Safeway Inc. (NYSE: SWY) launched its Help Us End Hunger (Every Bag Counts) food drive throughout Washington State to help make the holidays brighter for people who rely on the assistance of food banks. More...

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Columns

Should I See It

Mike Ward’s Movie Reviews Return to the River Current News!

The Descendants (5 out of 5 STARS) Starring: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley Director: Alexander Payne Rating: R More...

Ask Shelley

Dear Shelley, I think my husband and I are heading for a divorce. I’m not ready to really accept that but we just keep hitting a dead end every time we try to talk out something difficult. More...

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School

Tech Kids Team in Riverview 300 Strong

By Leanne Christensen, RSD

At the beginning of each school year, hundreds of elementary school children are deployed to strengthen and further the technology implementation efforts in the Riverview School District. More...

RSD Board Director Dan Pflugrath Honored

By Leanne Christensen, RSD

On November 8th at the Riverview School District Office Board Room, staff, administrators, parents and students gathered to express their gratitude and say farewell to one extraordinary man, Mr. Dan Pflugrath. Mr. More...

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