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King County considers officer body cameras
It’s decision time for King County voters
BY ERIC MANDEL
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Covington Police Chief Kevin Klason doesn’t feel it’s appropriate to talk about what may have happened in Ferguson, Mo. It’s an important discussion and one he feels strongly about. But the truth is, he says, he doesn’t know any of the facts. And it’s possible nobody does. “There is a lack of accurate, factual information as to the incident in Ferguson,” he said. “I’m not about to second guess or comment about what did or did not happen. It’s not fair for me to make such a comment.” Just as was the case in Ferguson, none of the deputies or law enforcement vehicles in King County are outfitted with cameras or audio recording equipment. That means a lot of the suspect’s – or victim’s – word is against an officers. It’s a decades long issue that
The election ballots have been mailed and soon the counting will begin. King County Elections mailed the ballots and voters’ pamphlets Oct. 15 and most residents have received them both. Ballots must be postmarked no later than Nov. 4 to be counted. A drop van for ballots for anyone who does not want to mail a ballot will be located at the Tahoma School District parking lot. Tahoma School District Building 25720 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Rd Maple Valley
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Deacon Graham, 6 months old, was Winnie The Pooh for the Maple Valley Family Circle Halloween Party & Movie Night Friday, Oct. 17. The event, which took place at the Maple Valley Community Center, featured crafts, a cake walk and a double feature film presentation.
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Ravensdale Park to open early December Construction at the new Ravensdale Park is in its final stretch. Phase one of the project was completed three years ago and brought a baseball field and a soccer field to the community. Now, the Ravensdale Park Foundation is working on two more multipurpose fields, for a total of four turf-covered fields. They broke ground on phase two of the project in mid-May of this year and expect to complete the project by Dec. 1, weather permitting. Schools and youth athletic clubs in the area already plan to use the fields for various athletic events in the next year. The fields will also be available for use by adult athletic leagues.
“For a community so short of athletic fields, this park offers something for everybody,” said Rob Nist, director of the Ravensdale Park Foundation. “Short of Marymoor Park in Redmond, there is no complex in King County that can host the variety of team sporting events that Ravensdale will be able to with these four fields.” The entire project (including phase one and two), was estimated to cost $6 million. Due to permitting issues, code changes and adding Wi-Fi, Nist said they are about $300,000 short. The foundation is now relying on sponsors in the community, both individuals and businesses, to get the project completed by their goal date. For more information about the project, visit the park’s website at www.ravensdalepark.org.
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The North multipurpose field at Ravensdale Park is complete. The two new multipurpose fields are expected to be complete by Dec. 1, 2014. Courtesy Image
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