Maple Valley Blog

News, life, events and commentary on and around South King County, Washington and Beyond.

[Trooper Rick Johnson @wspd2pio]

Detectives need your help !

[nhtsagov @NHTSAgov]

Saturday is National Secure Your Load Day! 🛻📦

Whatever you're hauling this summer, there's a proper way to secure your cargo to keep everyone on the road safe. Road debris from unsecured loads causes thousands of preventable highway crashes every year.

Here's how to do it properly. ⤵️

[WSDOT Traffic @wsdot_traffic]

SR 18 closure postponed🚧🌧️

Trying to install new asphalt pavement in the rain is not recommended, so we are postponing this weekend's planned closure at the I-90/SR 18 interchange. We are looking at future dates when we can reschedule this final paving work.

[Renton Police Dept. @RentonpdWA]

For the latest airspace information, visit the FAA’s drone resources and flight restriction maps. https://t.co/z91oqYHJYS 4/4

[Renton Police Dept. @RentonpdWA]

The City of Renton will serve as a base camp for the Belgian national team beginning 6/8, with practices taking place at the Sounders facility.
Drone operators note the restrictions and plan flights accordingly. Always check current FAA restrictions before flying. 3/4

[Renton Police Dept. @RentonpdWA]

As a safety measure, the FAA has established restricted airspace within a one-mile radius of:
✈️Boeing facilities and The Landing
⚽The Seattle Sounders FC Center at Longacres
2/4

[Renton Police Dept. @RentonpdWA]

🚨 Attention Drone Operators 🚨
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued temporary flight restrictions for drones in two areas of Renton from June 1 through July 21 in connection with FIFA World Cup activities in the region. 1/4

[KOMO PHOTOG OLEN @olenhogenson]

The WSP confirms this is a fatal investigation. Troopers say they were attempting to pull over the driver on Hwy 18 when the driver hit a guardrail and the car rolled. Several people were ejected from the car. Federal Way PD is taking over the investigation due to WSP involvement

[WSDOT Traffic @wsdot_traffic]

UPDATE 4: All westbound lanes on SR 18 just east of I-5 in Federal Way remain blocked due to a collision. We are seeing two-plus miles of backup.

Emergency crews are on scene. There is no estimate on when lanes will reopen. Plan an alternate route and expect delays in the area.

[Snoqualmie Pass @SnoqualmiePass]

Westbound I-90 near Cle Elum will remain closed for several more hours. A semi truck caught fire early this morning. Crews are mopping up & assessing bridge damage. Detour US 97.

[Trooper Rick Johnson @wspd2pio]

Use caution SB 405 near Coal Creek. Right two lanes blocked by a trailer less boat! #MissedTheBoatRamp.

[Trooper Rick Johnson @wspd2pio]

Apparently the trailer was too small. Cleared to the shoulder until tows can remove it.

[Sammy Hagar @sammyhagar]

“The world has changed, but I don’t even think about age.” - Sammy

Sammy and @RickSpringfield recently caught up with @People to reflect on their 50 year friendship, the music that keeps them young, and hitting the road together this summer on the Best of All Worlds Tour. 🤘

Check out the exclusive interview here:
https://t.co/bAKUGDRhPO

Tour tickets:
https://t.co/SbCTPvvyoG

#sammyhagar #rickspringfield #bestofallworlds

[Seattle-Tacoma Intl. Airport @flySEA]

A sweet new stop has landed at SEA. 🧁 @CupcakeRoyale is now open on Concourse A, bringing its scratch-made gourmet cupcakes, ice cream, drinks, and locally inspired treats to travelers. Stop by daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and treat yourself before takeoff.

[Fox News @FoxNews]

"I don't know what you have to be so proud of right now."

Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson stopped a crowd of concertgoers after "U.S.A." chants broke out during the band's Tampa show because the band's mascot appeared dressed as Uncle Sam on a video screen.

The remark was met with boos, and some attendees reportedly walked out before the concert ended.

Videos circulating online show Robinson doubling down, telling critics in the crowd that "some of us have real faith" and are "not afraid" or "ignorant.

[Renton Police Dept. @RentonpdWA]

Please be on the lookout for Yue Chinn. Call 911 immediately if you see her as she has limited communication abilities.
*These were the only pictures the family could locate. Note, she only 4'11" and has a very thin build. She was wearing the same clothing as in the pictures.

[WDWAnews @WDWAnews]

Illegal Alien, Co-Leader of nationwide drug trafficking ring, who plotted to kill Centralia, Washington Police Officer, sentenced to 15 years in prison - Homeland Security Task Force Investigation revealed Mexican national sourced pounds of meth and thousands of fentanyl pills from her family in Mexico https://t.co/lt5rk2u4n3

[House Republicans @HouseGOP]

This month, we are all proud to be Americans.

[Rolling Stone @RollingStone]

The Black Crowes got into it with a segment of their fans, who started booing after frontman Chris Robinson rebuffed their “U.S.A.” chants at a May 31 show in Tampa, Florida.

https://t.co/hLD2GnlibF

[Breaking911 @Breaking911]

One of Seattle’s new $116,000 “smart” public restrooms in Pioneer Square was vandalized just two weeks after being installed. The city spent $465,000 on the four-unit pilot program ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.