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.

King County Local Dive podcast

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Car bomb at a funeral, van fire at a church | King County Local Dive

A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

Hikers follow a path in the shadow of Mount Rainier. (Alex Bruell / Enumclaw Courier-Herald)

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As wildfire outlook improves, Mount Rainier Nat’l Park lifts campfire ban

Mount Rainier National Park has lifted its park-wide fire ban, effective Friday, Sept. 16, as wildfire weather conditions…

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National Alliance on Mental Health comes to the Plateau

The Family-to-Family seminar program aims to help family and friends understand mental illness and how to help their…

A look inside the King County Juvenile Detention Center. File photo

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Early data suggests program can reduce recidivism in King County

Restorative Community Pathways for youth offenders contrasts with traditional prosecution.

The Enumclaw Senior Center held a picnic on Cole Street on Aug. 22, hosted by the local Rotary. This was only one of many events seniors can enjoy through the center. Photo by Enumclaw Senior Center

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Senior Center needs assessment deadline next week

Nearly 40 percent of Enumclaw locals 50+ — this is their change to tell the Senior Center what…