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    Articles by Kevin Hanson
    The Enumclaw School District remains in Phase 3. Image courtesy ESD
    Enumclaw scraps plan to return K-5 students to...
    By Kevin Hanson • October 22, 2020 9:30 am

    A hybrid learning style was originally supposed to start Monday, Oct. 26.

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    White River High taking nominations for Year 2...
    By Kevin Hanson • October 21, 2020 11:50 am

    Here’s what you need to know to nominate a sports legend from your time at WRHS.

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    With members of the City Council looking on, Black Diamond Mayor Carol Benson cuts a ceremonial ribbon, opening a ballot drop box at the library. Photo by Kevin Hanson
    County Elections places ballot drop box at Black...
    By Kevin Hanson • October 20, 2020 10:20 am

    No longer will Black Diamond residents have to drive out of town to vote.

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    Enumclaw's empty Expo Center has seen a large financial loss. Courtesy photo
    Enumclaw council hears of tough financial times at...
    By Kevin Hanson • October 20, 2020 10:11 am

    Director Rene Popke has estimated the Expo could see a net loss of $700,000 by the end of the year.

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    Feel free to use this image, just link to www.SeniorLiving.Org
    As Buckley Council begins budget talks, city residents...
    By Kevin Hanson • October 8, 2020 9:50 am

    More than 150 people chimed in on a budget survey – a first for Buckley.

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    The trailhead for Ranger Falls/Green Lake is clearly marked, three miles from the end of Carbon River Road; the trail to the falls is mostly uphill but provides great natural scenery; and, finally, the roaring falls is the ultimate payoff. Photos by Kevin Hanson
    Ranger Falls: three easy miles, then it’s all...
    By Kevin Hanson • October 6, 2020 9:00 am

    This is the tenth in a series of articles about local hikes.

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    This time of year, visitors to the Foothills Trail - just east of Orting - will see anglers trying their luck. Photo by Kevin Hanson
    Foothills Trail: a popular destination now, even more...
    By Kevin Hanson • October 1, 2020 9:10 am

    This is the ninth in a series of articles about local hikes.

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    Pierce County makes it clear, Electron Dam should go
    Pierce County makes it clear, Electron Dam should...
    By Kevin Hanson • September 28, 2020 1:14 pm

    An incident with artificial turf has led Pierce County to demand the Electron Dam to be removed and the Electron Powerhouse to stop work.

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    Local school districts moving closer to seeing students in buildings
    Local school districts moving closer to seeing students...
    By Kevin Hanson • September 28, 2020 12:30 pm

    First up will be having a hybrid learning model with elementary students.

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    The access road to the Green River Natural Area is sometimes used by equestrians. Photo by Kevin Hanson
    Green River Natural Area: some trails short and...
    By Kevin Hanson • September 24, 2020 9:20 am

    This is the eighth in a series of articles about local hikes.

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    City Council hears update from Wellness Foundation
    City Council hears update from Wellness Foundation
    By Kevin Hanson • September 24, 2020 9:05 am

    The Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation provides food to school students and delivers meals to local seniors, among other services.

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    Nolte State Park is geared to almost any lifestyle, whether it's families enjoying a picnic or a dip in the lake or others the prefer the solitude of a walk among the trees. Photo by Kevin Hanson
    Nolte State Park: hike the trail, catch a...
    By Kevin Hanson • September 21, 2020 2:16 pm

    This is the seventh in a series of articles about local hikes.

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    Anyone who has visited Mud Mountain Dam is familiar with this view from the observation platform. In a COViD world, the area is now off-limits, but the area’s Rim Trail, which begins just outside the park gates, is open for visitors. Photo by Kevin Hanson
    Mud Mountain Dam: Rim Trail remains popular, everything...
    By Kevin Hanson • September 17, 2020 1:40 pm

    This is the sixth article in a series about local hikes.

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