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The 12-acre fire, exacerbated by dry grass and winds, destroyed two barns, a mobile home, two cars, a dump truck, a panel truck, and other buildings and vehicles. Photo courtesy East Pierce Fire and Rescue

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Brush fire burns 12 acres, several buildings and vehicles

This incident represents an example of strong mutual aid networks, said East Pierce Fire and Rescue Chief Backer.

Buckley-South Prairie bridge closed permanently

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Buckley-South Prairie bridge closed permanently

A settled pier has changed how weight is distributed on the bridge.

Area schools expected to begin year on time

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Area schools expected to begin year on time

As the school year inched closer, the Dieringer and Sumner-Bonney Lake school districts threatened to strike. At the…

New start for ‘second-chance citizens’

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New start for ‘second-chance citizens’

Bonney Lake native Skyler “Sky” RIch, a student at Calvin College in Michigan, started a company to help…

At the wheel of driving curriculum for Saudi women

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At the wheel of driving curriculum for Saudi women

An Enumclaw local visited Saudi Arabia to get a feel for what the country — and its women…

Bring back the pit bull

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Bring back the pit bull

Breed doesn’t a dangerous dog make.

Enumclaw, Buckley start their own annual clean-up days

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Enumclaw, Buckley start their own annual clean-up days

Following in Bonney Lake’s footsteps, local Jeri Gamblin hopes the rest of the Plateau can start their own…

After 20 years, local film hits the big screen

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After 20 years, local film hits the big screen

The first-ever public showing of “Big Blue: A Fishy Tale” is being hosted at The Chalet on Saturday,…

Sumner School District teachers, staff talk about strike

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Sumner School District teachers, staff talk about strike

The beginning of the school year is right around the corner, but teachers, bus drivers and nutrition workers…

Shakespeare and sex jokes, Act II

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Shakespeare and sex jokes, Act II

How exactly did you think he became popular with the masses back in the time of the Plague?

Bonney Lake’s Chief For A Day officially sworn in

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Bonney Lake’s Chief For A Day officially sworn in

Rory Thayse was diagnosed with leukemia during the last winter holiday season, but six months of intensive treatment…

‘I never worried about his heart’

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‘I never worried about his heart’

A Bonney Lake family is raising awareness of the prevalent dangers of sudden cardiac arrest in the military.

Saturday event includes truck show, drive for school supplies

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Saturday event includes truck show, drive for school supplies

Start the school year off right by donating school supplies to those in need.