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A photo from the January 2023 site inspection of the Parker Hannifin facility in Enumclaw. Pictured is a pipe discharging water into a drainage ditch, although facility staff have noted in quarterly reports for the last several years that there was no discharge being made into the ditch.

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EPA fines Enumclaw Parker Hannifin facility for water discharge violations

The $64,000 fine failed to monitor and test their water discharge into Newaukum Creek.

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Pictured, left to right, is Seattle firefighter Brian Shaner, St. Elizabeth Hospital President Danna Shaner, and their twin sons Noah and Matt. Contributed photo

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Introducing St. Elizabeth’s new president

Danna Shaner started out as a nurse; now she’s the head of an award-winning rural hospital

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Election night results: LD 5’s Hunt, Hargrove leading | Aug. 7 update

And the Buckley EMS levy lid lift is passing handily.

Cockfighting roosters are "altered" in order to reduce injuries and keep the bird fighting for longer. Screenshot courtesy Pierce County Sheriff's Department

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230 roosters rescued from suspected international cockfighting ring in Buckley

The owners of the undisclosed home are at large; they may face several felony charges, including animal cruelty.

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The Mason Jar Farm is just one of many local fresh produce vendors selling their wares at the Enumclaw Plateau Farmers Market; pictured at the booth is Farmer Steve.

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Enumclaw Plateau Farmers Market: The growing biz sees growing sales

The market is on track to break all records set from last year.

A map showing where proposed transportation projects could take place in Buckley in the next six years — if the city can secure grant funds. Image courtesy city of Buckley

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Buckley aims to be competitive for grants with ‘ambitious’ street improvement list

The city hopes its expanded Transportation Improvement Plan list will help them receive dollars for much-needed projects.

Three people were trapped in their vehicles after a dump truck rolled over and hit an SUV last Friday, Aug. 2. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department

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Dump truck rollover on Friday; three needed extraction

Everyone involved was rescued and transported away in stable condition.

Krystal Kelley and her team recently visited Puerto Rico; here is Kelley at Utuado, where she said her team encountered a "being" (shown above her, in green). Photo courtesy Krystal Kelley

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Share your paranormal experiences at The Chalet’s ‘UFO Open Mic’ event

The event is organized by the team behind a new YouTube series, ‘The Universe On Earth’.

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SWAT called in for DV arrest in Cumberland

The standoff between the man and deputies lasted about four hours.

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Myla Cannizzaro helping a Buckley firefighter with a hose for the splash zone during last year’s National Night Out event.

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Party with first responders at Buckley’s National Night Out

If you can’t make the Aug. 6 event, consider hosting your own Neighbors Night Out.

According to the Washington State Department of Commerce, the average individual health insurance rate increase proposal is 11.3%. Screenshot

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Insurance rates are doubling, or worse — here’s why

Two Enumclaw insurance agents explain how the “hard market” started, and predict a plateau in the near future

Screenshot of the Pierce County voters pamphlet about the Buckley EMS levy lid lift measure.

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Buckley Fire Department levy lid lift now in the hands of voters

The levy lid lift, if approved, would bump the property tax up from 30 cents to 50 cents.

Pierce County Sheriffs Department vehicles outside the home of where a deputy-involved shooting occurred. Screenshot

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Buckley-area man shot dead after DV call

The unidentified suspected exited his home with a firearm.