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The Mary Olson Farm looking for summer volunteers

Submitted by Jill Blocker, KOMO Communities Reporter
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 9:33am
The Mary Olson Farm looking for summer volunteers

Volunteer at an old farmhouse, amid a century-old orchard, three salmon runs and a collection of outbuildings this summer at The Mary Olson Farm.

The farm is looking for history buffs, naturalists and animal lovers to work volunteer shifts during their summer season: every Saturday and Sunday June 16 to Aug. 26, from noon to 5 p.m.

Farm volunteers help secure the Farm and its historic buildings, provide guests with information and serve as a host for the property. Other volunteering opportunities include helping with Farm programming and events such as Living History Day on Aug. 18 and Hops and Crops on Sept. 15. A special training session for new volunteers will be held in late May.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Farm, contact Rachael Burrum at 253-288-7439 for more information.
 

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Flood Control District approves $5.8 million plan to remove Green River sandbags

Submitted by Jill Blocker, KOMO Communities Reporter
Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 12:08pm
Flood Control District approves $5.8 million plan to remove Green River sandbags

It’s time to remove nearly 26 miles of giant sandbags lined up along the Green River, the King County Flood Control District’s Board of Supervisors decided yesterday.

The district approved the $5.8 million plan to get rid of the 3-foot-high sandbags, which have been stacked up since 2009 to provide extra flood protection to Kent, Auburn, and Tukwila because of the increased risk of flooding due to seepage problems at the Howard Hanson Dam.

Last fall, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which owns and operates the dam, said it was once again operating at full capacity, making the bags unnecessary.

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Future of Green River sandbags up for debate today

Submitted by Frank Lenzi, KOMO Newsradio Editor/Anchor/Reporter
Monday, May 14th, 2012, 11:55am
Future of Green River sandbags up for debate today

Today, King County’s flood control district meets to decide what to do with thousands of sandbags left along the Green River.

An extensive run of sandbags were stacked up when the river threatened to cause devastating flooding, but since the Howard Hanson Dam was fixed, the bags are no longer needed.

Removing the bags isn’t cheap. The total cost is expected to be more than $7 million.

Today’s meeting could determine who will have to pay that bill.
 

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Mother's Day means more sun, continues through start of work week

Submitted by Theron Zahn, KOMO 4 News Reporter/Weathercaster
Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 8:24am
Mother's Day means more sun, continues through start of work week

Happy Mother's Day! 

We are in for some wonderful weather for getting outside. 

Plan on sunny skies today with highs in the mid-70s to low-80s in many spots.  The warmest areas will be in the south Sound.

The strong ridge of high pressure will stay locked in for Monday with highs rising a few degrees.

Even Tuesday is looking mostly sunny with a few high clouds toward the end of the day.  It isn't until late Wednesday that the ridge breaks down enough to allow a stronger onshore flow to bring us more clouds and cooler temps.  By Thursday morning we could even have some areas of mist.

Theron Zahn
The KOMO4 Forecast Team

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Auburn teacher honored by STAR 101.5

Submitted by Jill Blocker, KOMO Communities Reporter
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 11:41am
Auburn teacher honored by STAR 101.5

Local radio station STAR 101.5 surprised Meredith Hill Elementary teacher, Ms. Linda Schwab this morning when they presented her with the station’s “Teacher of the Week” award.

Schwab, a 2nd grade teacher, was nominated by her student, Hayden Peterson.

STAR 101.5’s afternoon show host Corine McKenzie surprised Schwab with a personalized plaque from Trophies2go.com, a $100 check, a $50 Sky Nursery gift card and a prize pack from City University of Seattle.  Plus, Schwab gets to choose between a makeover or a Kindle courtesy of Blanc N’ Schwartz Salon in Kent.

Each student in Schwab's class received a goody bag full of prizes from McDonald’s, Sky Nursery, KOMO 4, KOMO Communities and STAR 101.5.

STAR 101.5’s “Teacher of the Week” is a program that allows students to recognize local, deserving teachers for their commitment to the quality education of children.  
 

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Help clean up Mountain View Cemetery for Memorial Day

Submitted by KOMO Staff
Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 12:56pm

Memorial Day is just around the corner and as we get ready to take a holiday from work we’re also presented with an opportunity to remember those we’ve lost and help volunteer at a local cemetery.

The Mountain View Cemetery is hosting a clean-up opportunity on Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to assist families in the care and cleanup of their markers at the cemetery in preparation for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony, according to the city.

The ceremony is May 28 at 10 a.m.
 

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Interrupted by police, suspected mail thieves prompt chase

Submitted by KOMO Web Staff on Wednesday, May 9th, 10:48am
Interrupted by police, suspected mail thieves prompt chase

KENT, Wash. -- What began as an apparent mail theft in progress prompted an early-morning police chase Wednesday.

The incident began at an office park located near South 224th Street and 72nd Avenue South. An officer was on patrol in the industrial area when he saw two men trying to break into an over-sized mail box just before 4 a.m.

When the men saw the officer approaching, they fled in a car, prompting the officer to give chase. The pursuit continued on 227th and onto southbound State Route 167 at speeds topping 100 mph.

Police used spike strips in an attempt to stop the fleeing car, but the men drove on. Officers then used a PIT maneuver, successfully bringing the car to a stop.

The men, a 20-year-old Federal Way man and a 42-year-old Seattle man, were arrested and booked into jail for investigation of theft. Both men were expected to be charged as stolen mail items were recovered from their car.

The chase shut down the ramp from southbound SR 167 to the westbound lanes of State Route 18 for some time.

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