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Perseid meteor shower in August 2021. Photo courtesy of Nasa.gov/Bill Ingalls

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Meteor showers light up August nights in the Pacific Northwest

Stargazers can track Perseids at sites around Washington state.

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Enumclaw PEO chapter President Elaine Parks; Diana’s mother, Ana; Diana; and Linda Fisher, Scholarship Chair.

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Future nursing student earns $1,000 Enumclaw P.E.O. scholarship

Diana Fernandez-Renteria will be attending Green River Community College to work toward her CNA.

Washington’s annual Renaissance Faire at Kelly Farms features vast amounts of performances, from sword fights, jousting to juggling and magic, ax throwing and archery, and — pictured here — raptors and falconry. Photo by Alex Bruell

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Ren Faire returns this weekend

Head to Bonney Lake for the next three weekends for jousting, equestrian archery, bawdy comedy, and more.

The Enumclaw Rotary's annual Street Fair was last weekend, closing down Cole Street for two days to accomodate myriad vendors, live music bands, beer gardens, bouncy toys for kids, and more. Pictured is Teo San Jose receiving some SWAG from an Enumclaw firefighter. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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August 2022 Events | At A Glance

Sunflower Days, the Enumclaw Chamber’s annual golf tournament, the Northwest Swing Music Festival, and — of course —…

The King County Fair roared back into Enumclaw last weekend, drawing big crowds to enjoy carnival games, daredevil shows, and of course, rodeo. Pictured are BMX motorcyclists flying through the air 40 feet off the ground; 4-year-old Rosie Claudio of Black Diamond holding an American flag; a bicyclist jumping over a brave kid and performing a trick in mid-air; families enjoying a carnival ride; a kid "mutton busting," or riding a sheep; a bucking horse leaping over its rider; a bull fighter jockeying with a bull over a barrel; and another bullfighter flashing a smile as he escapes the horns of another cattle. Photos by Alex Bruell.

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Bulls, bikes and busters entertain at King County Fair | Photo gallery

Thousands flocked to the oldest county fair west of the Mississippi.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Starting off the 4th with a bang | Independence Day Parade slideshow

Downtown Enumclaw was packed with people celebrating American history.

Jarod Newlove

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Gold Star Family from Renton has breakfast at the White House

Jarod Newlove’s wife and children found comfort through Wear Blue: Run to Remember.

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Is my baby ready for COVID vaccine? Answers for new and expecting parents | Public Health Insider

Think of the vaccine like a car seat — there when you need it, even if you don’t…

The Wilkeson Handcar Races involves teams of two or four racing across a roughly 410-foot long track of railroad; the average speed of the cars reaches around 20 mph. Photo by Alex Bruell

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July 2022 Events | At A Glance

The King County Fair, Maris Farms Summer Blast, Independence Day Parade, tunes, movies, and more.

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What’s the deal with boosters (and why it’s a good time for a boost) | Public Health Insider

Booster doses are now available for kids ages 5 and up.

Cindy Ehlke, Plateau Ministerial Association

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Don’t deny grief — God will comfort you | Church Corner

Grieving is a natural part of life.

Greg Daulton, Mt. Rainier Christian Center

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Christians don’t worship freedom — they know the beauty of sacrifice | Church Corner

“This is how we know what love is, Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we…

The Gnome Trail is located across from Rock Creek Elementary School, 25700 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE, Maple Valley. Photos by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Gnome Trail draws visitors to whimsical patch of forest in Maple Valley

There is a small issue of broken gnomes and even instances of intentional vandalism.