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An observer on Mount Peak keeps his fingers crossed that the Chinook helicopter will be able to lift the framework of the fire lookout tower safety to the top of the mountain. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Mount Peak lookout tower nearly completed

A few unexpected twists didn’t stop workers from ultimately putting the tower together.

This Dec. 2, 2020, file photo provided by Johnson Johnson shows vials of the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States. Courtesy photo

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King County woman dies from ‘rare’ Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine blood clot

The woman received her shot on Aug. 26 and died in early September, according to public health.

Photo by Alex Bruell 
City Administrator Chris Searcy (right) and incoming Senior Center Manager Melissa Holt (center) present the plaque that will adorn the Enumclaw Senior Center’s activity room, now named the Jobyna Nickum Activity Room. Nickum stands to the left.

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Jobyna Nickum retires after 30 years running Enumclaw’s senior center

Recreation Programmer Melissa Holt will be taking her position.

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Enumclaw police blotter | Sept. 23 – 29 |

Trespassing, driving under the influence and a man just putting on his shoes.

This image of the banner supporting Beau Burkett for mayor comes from an official PDC filing made by Burkett’s challenger, Richard O’Neill.

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Prominent campaign sign becomes controversy in Buckley mayoral race

Mayoral candidate says banner gave his opponent unfair advantage

The fire destroyed nearly everything in Don Dotson's home, including irreplaceable antiques and photos. Courtesy photo

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GoFundMe started for man who lost home, dog in recent fire

Don Dotson lost his home during the Sept. 17 power outage when his generator caught fire.

photos courtesy of Cedar River Salmon Journey

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Cedar River Salmon Journey events allow close look at spawning salmon

Seattle Aquarium to host events every weekend in October at multiple Cedar River locations.

Photo courtesy of Pexels

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Washington state’s minimum wage increasing to $14.49 next year

Increase attributed to more expensive gas, housing, household furnishings and food, state’s Department of Labor & Industries says.

Fentanyl-related deaths in King County over past few years (courtesy of Public Health – Seattle & King County)

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King County councilmember sounds alarm on fentanyl problem in the region

Reagan Dunn is proposing increased resources in next budget to help lower rate of fentanyl deaths.

Under the new contract between the city of Black Diamond and Mountain View Fire and Rescue, Station 98 will now be fully-staffed by career firefighters, started in 2022. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Black Diamond, Mountain View Fire Department sign new contract for emergency services

Contract ends two years of mulling the city’s future for fire and medical aid services.

Image courtesy White River Hometowns Fund

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Want to improve your foothills community? The Hometown Funds is looking for projects to support

You can get a slice of $66,600 in grants to boost communities in Buckley, Wilkeson and Carbonado.

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | Sept. 13 – 18

Vaping in Safeway, a stolen boat, and a construction worker vs. car collision.

Students from Enumclaw High School and other local schools busily pack backpacks for Afghan refugees in the high school’s common area during just after the end of the school day on Sept. 20. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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Plateau and beyond donates hundreds of backpacks to Afghan refugees

In less than a month, the project pulled together businesses, students and the community at large