Workers who lost pay because their employer closed due to the December snow storms potentially qualify for unemployment benefits, according to officials at the Washington State Employment Security Department.
Lindsay Nielsen had two goals and goalie Jacob DeSerres made 25 saves Tuesday night to lead the Seattle Thunderbirds to a 2-0 victory over the Chilliwack Bruins in the T-Birds last game at KeyArena.
I have recently come to find that second hand stores have great one-of-a-kind items.
Concert is Jan. 3Kona Kai Coffee us hosting what it’s calling “a pre-Thunderbirds concert.” The R & B band Grooveline will play at the downtown… Continue reading
They might not have uniforms or badges, but the men and women of the Washington Service Corps have been serving their country with pride for… Continue reading
The second of WSDOT's three primary east-west routes opened this morning, with US 2 now open over Stevens Pass. I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass opened to… Continue reading
Unless conditions change, Washington’s three main east-west mountain passes are expected to remain closed to traffic overnight. Another storm headed for Washington is expected to dump more snow on the Cascades overnight, which will keep the danger of avalanches high for mountain highways US 2, US 12 and I-90.
Kent city officials want funds to repair Green River levees as part of the city’s wish list of public-works projects that could become part of… Continue reading
Guy G. HarrisGuy G. Harris, age 94, passed away on January 1, 2009 at Valley Medical Center in Renton, WA. He had been a resident… Continue reading
Nightlife - South CountyCascade Lanes, Lounge and Casino: Performers: Dec. 31, Old School Dropouts New Year’s Eve Party; Jan. 3. No cover. 17034 116th Ave.… Continue reading
Eric P. Englund1925-2008Eric Pearson Englund age 83, passed away in the early morning of December 31st 2008. Eric was born on September 26th in the… Continue reading
If the recent winter storm caused damage to your property in King County, you may be eligible for financial assistance.
But the clock is ticking, in terms of when those applications are due.
County officials determine eligibility through a damage-assessment process, which takes into account total reported losses within King County over the next two weeks.
Events
Sococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.
ShoWare Center Grand Opening: 4-9 p.m. Jan. 2. Come celebrate the opening of Kent’s new events center. Cost: Free. ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent. 253-856-6999 or www.showarecenter.com.
Recycle that treeRainbow Girls will collect Christmas trees for recycling 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 3 at drop points in Kent and Maple Valley.Individuals… Continue reading
I asked a neighbor of mine what he did for Christmas last week. “We went out to eat at a fancy restaurant,” he said. “That Denny’s is a real nice place.”
No question about it, “fancy” is a relative term.
As road conditions in many areas begin to improve, Waste Management is resuming normal collection services for most residential and commercial customers in Western Washington.
Additional staffing and equipment will be deployed to collect accumulated garbage and recyclables.
The free community calendar is published Wednesdays and Saturdays on a space-available basis, and includes free and nonprofit local events and groups. Submit items at… Continue reading
EventsSococulture: For information about cultural events throughout South King County, visit www.sococulture.org.Morford Family Carousel: Noon-9 p.m. Dec. 27; noon-5 p.m. Dec. 28; 4-8 p.m. Dec.… Continue reading
The Seattle Thunderbirds are pleased to announce defenseman Thomas Hickey has been selected to play for Team Canada at the 2009 World Junior Championships in… Continue reading
