The Buckley Multipurpose Center, where the city council meets.

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Buckley awards road contracts, raises some employee hours and salaries

The measure to change employee compensation drew much of the night’s debate.

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

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Briefly | April 20

A story cutoff, an update on a civil death suit, and the wrong usage of “Democrat”.

Howard Hanson Dam reservoir along the Green River. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Howard Hanson Dam receives $220 million for fish passage

For endangered salmon in the Green River, a century-long homecoming may soon be at hand.

The Sammamish Valley is home to a collection of farms, wineries and tasting rooms. File photo
The Sammamish Valley is home to a collection of farms, wineries and tasting rooms. File photo

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King County continues to grapple with alcohol rules in rural areas

Much of the debate surrounds wineries, breweries and distilleries operating as retail businesses.

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Black Diamond police blotter | April 5 – 10

A juvenile thief, a warrant arrest, and an interrupted burglar.

Blue surgical masks overhead view (Adobe stock image)

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Face coverings no longer required on transit and in transit facilities in Puget Sound region

The policy change is related to a federal judge’s decision to strike down mask mandates on airplanes.

File photo.

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Public health agencies link Norovirus outbreak to oysters from British Columbia

As of early April, 103 norovirus illnesses have been reported from 13 states, 62 in Washington.

A view of Squaw Lake from a 2019 hike by Deryl Yunck. Photo courtesy Deryl and Heather Yunck / https://wanderingyuncks.com/

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Feds to rename derogatory Mount Rainier National Park lake

Your chance to comment on the name change expires April 26.

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The Enumclaw business scene is unrecognizeable since the local Chamber opened in 1902. Pictured the old Eagle Candy Store in 1906

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Enumclaw Chamber celebrates 120th anniversary

There will be several speeches, a champagne toast, and a showing of “Charlie the Lonesome Cougar”.

Re-enactment of first responders treating an overdose (File photo)

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WA health officials recommend having overdose reversing drug on hand amid alarming increase in drug-related deaths

WSDOH reports a 66 percent increase in drug overdoses since 2019.

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Buckley, Black Diamond police blotter | March 1 – April 3

Several spike strips laid to catch fleeing vehicles, a rude driver flipping the bird, and a good deed…

Sunset at Mount Rainier. NPS

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Mount Rainier park approves nine new lahar monitoring stations

The new monitors can give local communities up to 10 extra minutes to evacuate in case of a…