Alerts on Maple Valley Now

Weekend roadwork across King County expected to snarl traffic

Fri, 08 May 2026 12:25:22 +0000

King County drivers, including those in Maple Valley, should expect significant traffic delays this weekend due to highway construction and closures across the region. While specific routes and times aren’t detailed in this brief report, commuters are advised to plan ahead and consider alternate routes. Check local traffic updates before heading out on Saturday and Sunday.

Public’s help wanted to find Covington homicide suspect

Mon, 04 May 2026 17:41:00 +0000

King County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating 41-year-old Kyle W. Cathcart, who is wanted in connection with a homicide in Covington. While this is regional law enforcement news, it doesn’t directly affect Maple Valley residents unless there’s a specific safety concern or connection to our community.

Trump’s many upcoming large, public events may present fresh security challenges after latest attack

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:12:46 +0000

Federal law enforcement is reevaluating security protocols after an attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. The incident marks the third violent assault near President Trump in less than two years and has prompted the Secret Service to assess security for upcoming high-profile events, though this national security matter has no direct local impact on Maple Valley.

Phone Scams on the Rise in Covington

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:25:42 +0000

Covington police are warning residents about a recent uptick in phone scams where callers impersonate law enforcement demanding payment for traffic fines, bail, jury duty, or warrants. Police remind the public they never request payment by phone or text, and legitimate agencies won’t ask for gift cards, cryptocurrency, or gold bars. Residents who receive such calls should hang up and report to 206-296-3311; text scams should be reported and blocked.

Washington declares statewide drought emergency after warm winter cuts snowpack in half

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:30:28 +0000

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide drought emergency in April due to unusually warm winter weather cutting snowpack to roughly half of normal levels. State officials warn of increased wildfire risk and urge residents to conserve water through early summer, though the Seattle-Tacoma area is not expected to face water supply issues. This marks the fourth statewide drought emergency since 2015.