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Alex Bruell, Editor, Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

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Vashon and Enumclaw might be politically different, but these fringe King County cities are more alike than you…

Brad Burbank. Photo by Ashley Britschgi.

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160 kids bucked, tossed and climbed last weekend at Junior Buckley Log Show

Don’t forget about the Log Show this coming Saturday and Sunday

A kid “mutton busts,” or rides a sheep, at the 2022 King County Fair. Photos by Alex Bruell.

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King County Fair opening ceremony kicks off July 13

The opening ceremony to the King County Fair kicks off July 13 this year at the fair grounds…

A student celebrates receiving his diploma.

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Enumclaw class of 2023 graduates

And reminds each other to “just keep truckin’ “

Alex Bruell / Sound Publishing Kids cut the ribbon at the new Buckley Sports Court on a sunny afternoon June 6.

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Buckley Sports Court is open for swish-ness

After years of anticipation, the Buckley Sports Court is finally ready for swish-ness.

Black Diamond resident Bill Kombol is pictured receiving the Martin Luther King Medal of Distinguished Service. Courtesy photo from King County Council.

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Bill Kombol honored with county MLK Medal of Distinguished Service

The former coal manager was awarded for his work preserving community history.

The Enumclaw School District received more than 1,500 responses for its recent school bond feedback survey. A majority of participants agreed that the last school bond for $253 million was too expensive, though there seems to still be strong support for another bond issue that would simplify its focus to replacing Byron Kibler Elementary and provide funding for safety, security, and maintenance. Screenshot

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Enumclaw School District looks at post-bond moves

The district has hard choices to make after voters resoundingly rejected this February’s bond measure

Image courtesy the National Park Service

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Mt. Rainier National Park recovers body of 80-year-old hiker

The hiker is the second to perish attempting a climb of the mountain this season.

Nearly 300 White River High School students graduated this year, earning their diplomas at the Washington State Fair Grounds in Puyallup on June 8. Photos by Alex Bruell / Sound Publishing

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White River class of 2023 graduates

“Take risks, ask questions, and don’t be afraid to fail,” class speaker Sydney Spooner told her colleagues.

Headworks Brewing in Enumclaw is among the two dozen breweries participating in this year’s Beer Walk.

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Enumclaw Beer Walk opens this Saturday

Two dozen breweries and cider houses are participating.

The Green River, where a swimmer was swept away and drowned the summer of 2022. Image courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department.

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Don’t let the heat fool you: Rivers pose cold-water threat this time of year

Advice from local rescue agencies on how to stay safe while cooling off.

Tacoma Rep. Jake Fey (D) speaks to the future of Washington state’s commercial aviation needs during a Feb. 16 House of Representatives transportation committee hearing. Photo via TVW.

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Goodbye CACC, hello CACWG?

Legislation would create successor to much-debated airport commission

Alex Bruell, Sound Publishing reporter

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So long, and thanks for all the fish

Reporter Alex Bruell is transitioning to the Federal Way Mirror full time.