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    PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON 
Numbers were up across the board during last month’s King County Fair, including those who visited the midway and enjoyed carnival rides.
    Big crowds, big spending highlighted this year’s King...
    By Kevin Hanson • August 18, 2021 1:30 am

    Profits soared with crowds turning out to the first big fair of the season,

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    KING COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PHOTO
A layer of coal dust, up to six feet thick, sat for perhaps 70 years before sparking to life in July.
    Long-buried coal dust catches fire near Cumberland
    By Kevin Hanson • August 12, 2021 9:30 am

    The fire was an explosive reminder of the region’s coal-mining history.

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    PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON
The Olympic Kennel Club returned to the Enumclaw Expo Center in 2020 for a five-day run.
    Expo Center will again host one of nation’s...
    By Kevin Hanson • August 11, 2021 9:30 am

    It will be all about dogs Aug. 14-22 when the Expo Center hosts the Olympic Kennel Club show.

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    PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON While Enumclaw’s summer concerts have several weeks remaining, Buckley wrapped up its series Aug, 5 with a performance by Wings ‘n’ Things, a Paul McCartney tribute band (above).
    Downtown Enumclaw featuring live music the next four...
    By Kevin Hanson • August 10, 2021 9:30 am

    Classic rock, jazz and blues are on the menu for one more month of live tunes.

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    Enumclaw Courier-Herald
    Deputy superintendent leaving Enumclaw School District
    By Kevin Hanson • August 5, 2021 9:30 am

    Chris Beals, longtime district employee and currently No. 2 administrator, announces departure.

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    PHOTOS BY KEVIN HANSON
The River Trail at the Mud Mountain Dam Recreation Area provides a walk that offers occasional looks at the White River. The entry off the Rim Trail is well-marked and, of course, warning signs are necessary.
    Mud Mountain trails offer a quick, and not...
    By Kevin Hanson • August 3, 2021 9:30 am

    Looking for trails? The Mud Mountain Dam recreation area has three within easy access.

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    The Enumclaw City Council chambers. File photo
    Tax breaks for apartment developments? City seeks public...
    By Kevin Hanson • August 3, 2021 9:30 am

    Enumclaw discusses tax breaks for multi-family developments. Public can comment Aug. 9.

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    PHOTO COURTESY MARK COUNTRYMAN 
The top of Mount Peak has been something of a construction zone as crews prepare for the footings that will secure the coming lookout tower.
    Land cleared, tower construction under way at Mount...
    By Kevin Hanson • August 3, 2021 9:30 am

    Trees were removed atop Mount Peak and crews are building a tower that will be airlifted into place.

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    Keith Matthews of the Enumclaw VFW Post 1949 announcing back in February 2020 that the moving Vietnam Memorial would be visiting Enumclaw. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Moving Wall begins four-day stay in Enumclaw; opens...
    By Kevin Hanson • August 2, 2021 9:30 am

    Drivers should expect heavier than normal congestion on SR 410 from Thursday through Sunday

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    Courier-Herald
    Twice the fun: local men complete second Beaverhead...
    By Kevin Hanson • July 28, 2021 9:30 am

    Despite living in neighboring towns, the Plateau men had not met until the run

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    PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON 
Former EHS teacher Bob Kilmer snaps a photo of the tiny house his students created. The home will now used by those advocating for small-home living. Some of the students involved in the project gathered Friday with Todd McKellips (left), director of the Washington Tiny House Association.
    Tiny house built by EHS students turned over...
    By Kevin Hanson • July 21, 2021 9:30 am

    The Washington Tiny House Association will use the 16-foot-long house as a “model home” at home shows.

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    Enumclaw Rotary Club Street Fair
    Street Fair bringing vendors, music, food and fun...
    By Kevin Hanson • July 21, 2021 9:30 am

    After a year off, Rotary Street Fair bringing vendors, music, food and fun to downtown Enumclaw.

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    The Enumclaw City Council chambers. File photo
    New police chief sworn in, council greets new...
    By Kevin Hanson • July 20, 2021 9:30 am

    A night for introductions: Council greets new police chief, new public works and finance directors.

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