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Teen who caused late-year EHS lockdown sentenced

Jacob Bainton’s sentence of a year incarceration has been suspended while he goes through mental health and drug…

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Free vaccination events provide required back-to-school immunizations

In 2021, 13% fewer vaccinations were administered to King County children ages 4-5.

A kindergarten student at Panther Lake Elementary raises her hand during attendance on the first day of in-person learning on March 15, 2021. The DOH updated guidance that students and staff who return from isolation must wear masks in school for five days. Photo by Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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DOH releases COVID-19 updates for Washington K-12 schools, child care

The Department of Health guidance update includes required five-day isolation for positive COVID tests.

Many houses use natural gas for heating, generating electricity and stovetop cooking. Photo via Pixabay.

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Enumclaw natural gas bills expected to rise $131 this fall

It’s related to the state’s Climate Commitment Act, which aims to reduce carbon emissions.

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The Rattray family, from left to right: Maddin and Addison, April, Kaitlin and Bill pose for a photo at their new ice cream shop in Buckley.

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Ice to meet you: The Scoop sells sweet and savory snacks on Main Street

There’s something sweet in the air in Buckley.

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Briefly | August 10

A correction and notice of several upcoming events.

Front of Silver Cloud Inn purchased in Redmond to serve as permanent supportive housing under the county’s Health Through Housing initiative. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing

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King County officials reflect on Health Through Housing criticisms and goals

Dow Constantine and Leo Flor uphold belief in the housing first approach.

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Monkeypox cases in Washington are doubling nearly every week

Health officials suggest taking precautions to avoid getting infected with the virus.

Jam sessions outside the Enumclaw Expo Center Field House are a common sight during the Northwest Western Swing Music Festival, where people can bring their instruments and join in the fun. File photo by Randy Hill, leader of the western swing band, The Oregon Valley Boys. File photo by Randy Hill, leader of the western swing band, The Oregon Valley Boys.

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Western Swing Festival swings back for 30th year next week

Bust out your dancing shoes.

Council member Beau Chevassus said that he ran for his position partly on advocating for health and fitness in Enumclaw; supporting a full gym at a potential community center would fulfill that promise, he said. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw council gives thumbs-up to start preliminary community center design

The design being drawn up will include space for Arts Alive!, the Enumclaw Chamber, the Senior Center, and…

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King County Local Dive: Toddler’s mom accused of murder; state targets invasive crabs

A new podcast for King County residents

The League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County hosted a candidate forum between Leesa Manion and Jim Ferrell in race for King County Prosecutor on July 21 at the Renton Civic Theatre. Courtesy photo

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King County prosecutor candidates discuss criminal justice issues facing the region

Jim Ferrell and Leesa Manion clash over restorative justice programs in the county.

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State’s response to monkeypox led Seattle doctor to visit Canada for vaccine

As of Aug. 3, at least 166 people in Washington had tested positive for the monkeypox virus.