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Volunteer firefighter Tristan Wisont works at putting out flames from the brush fires caused by downed power lines near Enumclaw Thursday, Aug. 5. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Fire Chief Randy Fehr.

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Fire crews extinguish brush fire northwest of Enumclaw

The fire was apparently caused by downed power lines.

The Black Diamond Eagles Hall. Photo provided by the Eagles.

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Green River Eagles hosting garage sale fundraiser for emergency disaster shelter

Eagles hope to outfit Black Diamond venue for extreme weather events

Reagan Dunn will face Kim-Khanh Van in the race for Metropolitan King County Council District 9.

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Van will face Dunn for King County Council District 9

Renton city councilmember and attorney will take on four-term incumbent

Drop box at the King County Elections headquarters in Renton. File photo

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Constantine, Dunn, Burkett, Smith and Green up in primary ballot returns

Buckley’s mayoral race still very close

People square dancing in front of the Neely Mansion

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Neely Mansion will be host to free window restoration workshops

Learn to restore windows on Aug. 13 and 14

Hundreds took to Wilkeson on Saturday for the 46th annual parade and Handcar Races. Cancelled last year due to COVID-19, the festivities and competition roared back to life this year. Teams of two or four raced across a roughly 410-foot long track of railroad, some reaching average speeds around 20 mph.

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Photo gallery: Wilkeson Handcar Races come roaring back

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Image courtesy the National Park Service

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Mt. Rainier seeks public input on air tour plan

Park Service wants to formalize flight standards around the mountain.

Andrew Bruce, instructor for Green River College's upcoming drone program, demonstrates the capabilities of one of his racing drones using a smartphone app outside the Enumclaw Green River campus. Photo by Alex Bruell

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Drone racing, ethical hacking and more: Green River instructors want to train “cutting edge” students

Green River College in Enumclaw will offer new drone aviation, cybersecurity programs next year

A University of Washington-themed birdhouse, complete with a husky, is one of several birdhouses available at Arts Alive’s silent auction.

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Arts Alive holding silent auction for student scholarships

Bids for colorful birdhouses must be submitted by Aug. 9

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Two weeks left to apply for small business grants in unincorporated King County

Funds of up to $25,000 can reimburse expenses incurred by COVID-19

Photo used with permission from Jeri Gamblin Jeri and Alan Gamblin.

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Enumclaw auto dealer wins state award

Alan Gamblin is the first Plateau dealer to win the “Dealer of the Year” award

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn and his challengers, Kim-Khanh Van, Chris Franco, and Ubax Gardheere. Courtesy photos

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County Council District 9 candidates make last pitches to voters before primary

Voters will pick two favorites to advance in Aug. 3 election

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Mike Kane, from Port Townsend, guides his stand up paddle board to the beach at Fort Worden State Park on Tuesday. His two sons are playing on the beach in front of him. Kimball lives close to the park but this was the first day he was able to drive to the park with his SUP.

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Local police encourage paddlesport safety

State “Paddle Safe Week” aims to reduce injuries and fatalities among paddlers