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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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Enumclaw’s city hall is more than 100 years old, and time has taken its toll, necessitating some repairs and restoration. Image by Ray Miller-Still

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City hall restoration continues; council prepares to buy CO2 allowances

Gas bills are going to going way up this November.

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The Enumclaw Plateau Farmers’ Market Harvest Market last year was every Thursday in the afternoons. This year, it’s slated to have only two events — one in late October, and another in mid-November.

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Harvest Market returning to Cole Street

Make sure to stop by the big tent on Oct. 29 and Nov. 19 to check out local…

Courtney Brunell is Buckley’s newest city administrator. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Buckley hires new city administrator

Courtney Brunell comes from Lakewood as the city’s former planning manager.

Dorothy assists in placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery; Ted Alger

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Local vet takes Honor Flight to D.C.

Dorothy Sleigh honored fallen vets by placing a wreath on the Tomb of the Unnamed Soldier during her…

MPV Data Dashboard September 20, 2022. Screenshot from DOH website.

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Department of Health introduces monkeypox data dashboard to track viral activity

The dashboard tracks cases numbers and hospitalizations across the state.

Tiny logo, tiny news. Photo courtesy Ray Miller-Still

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Briefly | Sept. 21

Just an update on the Foothills Trail bridge construction project.

Former Black Diamond resident Allen W. Bittner recently pled guilty to child molestation and assault, though the child rape charge was dropped.

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2019 poisoning, molestation case ends with guilty plea

Allen Bittner’s sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 30.

Executive Dow Constantine. Courtesy of King County.

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King County Executive proposes millions of dollars in public safety investments

The proposed budget will focus on reducing crime, gun violence, and behavioral health crises.

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | Sept. 1 – 14

An escaped hospital patient, an outdoor pooper, and a car vs. pedestrian collision.

The Washington State Department of Transportation used this image in an online open house to show the approximate location that a “King County East” airport would be considered. The image reflects the general area the report considered and is not an exact snapshot of the hypothetical airport’s geographic footprint.

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Local mayors, legislators, county officials pen letter against King County SE airport

A full copy of the letter is attached to this story.