With Cedar River now flowing at “high tide,” the history of racing should catch the attention of those who witnessed those races 50 years ago. The starting point was generally at Landsburg, then downstream along Dorre Don Road, under-and-around Maple Valley Highway, and near Cedar Grove Road into Renton. All are invited to attend ‘Celebrate Them‘, an afternoon devoted to racers and boat racing. The memory-sharing event is co-sponsored by Maple Valley Historical Society and Maple Valley Community Center. It will be held at MV Community Center on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, 1:00–3:00 pm. There is n ..read more

A quilt documenting the history of Maple Valley hangs on one wall at Cedar Grange Hall; an antique cash register accepts your payments.  Pleasant aromas and the sound of laughter greet guests at the door. Cedar Grange Hall was moved to its present location (alongside Maple Valley Highway) 105 years ago. Grange Master Terry Beckler can pass along more history while serving your coffee with conversation. He’s been chatting with customers since his early twenties, 50+ years.  Cedar Grange Hall is a meet-and-greet environment designed to connect neighbors, families, and bu ..read more

The City’s first ever Earth Day Fair is Saturday, April 20 at the Legacy Site from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bring the whole family down for an afternoon of fun. The City of Maple Valley is hosting our first ever Earth Day Fair that brings together organizations and businesses that help make our community a cleaner and greener place. The fair will feature: • Family friendly activities • Touch a Truck with Recology • Compost giveaways from Cedar Grove • Free Hazardous Waste Drop off by King County Hazardous Waste • Informational booths to support you in reducing your carbon footprint • And a coff ..read more

Tahoma students need you to vote on the Replacement Levy on April 23rd.  They want you to vote YES.  You may want to vote YES or No, but vote. About 17% of Tahoma School District’s general budget is this Replacement Levy.  Not new taxes, this is just a reauthorization of an existing tax, increased a bit due to inflation.  85% of the Replacement Levy funds people – salaries and benefits.  15% funds equipment, supplies, utilities, and facilities.  Vote down the levy and the District will have no choice but to cut programs. Programs, not a homework sheet or test, mot ..read more

A 60 year old woman who was at the Covington BECU ATM with her granddaughter was shot in the leg and stomach when 2 armed men tried to rob her around 10 pm on Friday, April 5 The post Woman shot twice at Covington BECU appeared first on VOICE of the Valley ..read more

Tahoma’s “Levies and Leaders” events will include a meet and greet with incoming superintendent Ginger Callison, a Q&A with members of the school board, and opportunities to learn more about the Educational Programs and Operations Levy on the April 23, 2024 special election ballot. Whether the April 23, 2024 election is your first time voting for a school levy, or you know the ins and outs of school finance but have specific questions, this event has something for every voter. The post Tahoma School District to Hold Levies and Leaders Q & A’s appeared first on VOICE of the Valley ..read more

Early this morning I wandered On Sweeney Road Like have Since I was An itty bitty Child Gone is the Pig farm Baby goats, Horses Back is the Rainforest Frogs, Deer And Magic I’ve traveled Down  Sweeney Road For 63 years Now It never Gets old Stanette Marie Rose 3-24-24 The post Sweeney Road appeared first on VOICE of the Valley ..read more

The City of Maple Valley City Council adopted Ordinance No. O-24-816 “Shopping Cart Regulation” at the March 25, 2024 City Council meeting. The Council determined there is a need to add a chapter to the Maple Valley Municipal Code to address abandoned, discarded, or stolen shopping carts. The primary purpose of this chapter is to motivate owners and operators of retail establishments to use means available to deter, prevent and mitigate the removal of shopping carts from their business premises and to provide for the prompt retrieval of lost, stolen or abandoned shopping carts. This ordinance ..read more

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Random Acts of Cleanup (RAC) volunteers Marianne S. and Diane P. spent 90 minutes picking up litter in our community last weekend! Thank you to these two for making a huge difference in helping keep our streets clean. Sign up on our website at www.covingtonwa.gov/cleancovington.php  (Covington City Hall Article) The post Random Acts of Cleanup in Covington appeared first on VOICE of the Valley ..read more