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The Mt. Rainier Railroad will be returning to its touring of the surrounding mountain area around 2025. Image by Allen’s Photographic

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Mount Rainier Railroad will resume scenic tours of the mountain

You can expect to ride the historic tracks around 2025.

Climate change is causing more frequent and severe flooding. Photo courtesy King County

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King County wants to update its flood plans — and wants your opinion

Virtual meetings are being held Oct. 4 and 6.

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King County prosecutor candidates Jim Ferrell (left) and Leesa Manion debate Sept. 28 at Carco Theatre in Renton. The forum was moderated by Renton Chamber of Commerce CEO Diane Dobson (center). Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing

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Prosecutor candidates debate court backlog, working with police, restorative justice

King County voters will choose between Jim Ferrell and Leesa Manion in Nov. general election.

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Enumclaw School District Business Director Kyle Fletcher presents additional bond data to the school board and Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey.

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ESD updates bond impact estimates, explores state funding

District administration also presented how students in Black Diamond will quickly exceed school capacity if the bond doesn’t…

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Briefly | Sept. 28

An update on the Allan and Joann Thomas sentencing date, vehicular homicide charges, and upcoming blood drives.

Debbie Hilliker, T-Mobile market manager for the Olymipa region, presenting the obligatory oversized check to Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation Executive Director Sara Stratton during last Thursday’s Full Bellies event. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Extreme Home Makeover: the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation edition

A T-Mobile grant of $50K will allow the local nonprofit to finally get its own digs.

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Dozens of first responders, from local police officers, EMTs, and firefighters to even state patrol troopers, attended a memorial dedication ceremony last Tuesday, Sept. 20. Many city officials, staff, and community members also attended, including Penny and Lucy Chevassus, seen here sitting on the blue bench.

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Enumclaw honors its first responders

A new monument at City Hall lights up red, white, and blue to recognize firefighters, EMTs, and police…

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Black Diamond police blotter | Sept. 11 – 18

False reports of loud kids, a man trespassed from a coffee hut, and a report of dirt bikes.

King County Executive Dow Constantine. (Courtesy of King County)

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King County Executive proposes broad investments to behavioral health infrastructure

The plan would be funded by a nine-year property tax levy which voters may decide on in 2023.

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Several members of PSE SEIU Enumclaw No. 703 attended the Sept. 19 Enumclaw School District Board meeting ahead of their contract vote on Friday.

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ESD classified staff vote down wage increase in contract negotiations

The educational support professionals at the district feel they’re not as valued as teachers, and want equitable pay.

The site of where the Lones Levee was cleared on Green River to restore salmon habitat. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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State Board awards nearly $76 Million in grants to fund salmon recovery projects

Over $2.8 million in grant funding was awarded to projects and efforts in King County.

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