The Enumclaw City Council chambers. File photo

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One week left to sign up for Students on Council program

Local 7th and 8th grade age students can get a chance to participate in local government

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Surgeon General sounds alarm on mental health in young people during pandemic

A report called the rising levels of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation a potential crisis.

Eastside King County restaurant owners discuss challenges recently with U.S. Rep Suzan DelBene at Pomegranate Bistro in Redmond. (Photo credit: Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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King County unemployment is down after COVID-fueled recession

Economy shows signs of recovery.

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Survey data suggests how the pandemic has changed attitudes toward housing in King County

More than half of King County survey participants say they will move in the next five years.

This photo shared by the Black Diamond Police Department shows some of the items seized during the execution of a recent search warrant.

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1.5 pounds of meth, more drugs seized after Black Diamond arrest

Meth, heroin and fentanyl pills were seized in a search warrant following a DUI arrest.

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King County weather: Dec. 9-13

Here’s the King County area weather forecast for Dec. 9-13, 2021.

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All three of Jamie McGillen’s books can be bought or ordered at The Sequel in Enumclaw.

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Society, love, and mountaineering: Looking inside The Rainier Series

Enumclaw author Jamie McGillen pens novel about 19th century women aiming to summit Mt. Rainier.

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | Nov. 17 – Dec. 2

A stolen motorcycle, a dispute over chickens, and a panhandling accordion player.

Redmond’s Silver Cloud Inn, purchased by county to become permanent supportive housing for the chronically homeless (photo credit: Cameron Sheppard)

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King County Council approves plan for future of housing-first approach to homelessness

The plan will govern expenditures of Health through Housing dollars from 2022 to 2028.

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More than 500 Enumclaw-area children received toys from last year’s Holiday Helping Hands event.

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Holiday Helping Hands toy drive ends Dec. 17

There’s still time to bring cheer to local kids

This October 2021 photo provided by Pfizer shows kid-size doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.

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King County woman among first in state to test positive for Omicron

Omicron appears to be more transmissible than the Delta variant.

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Black drivers disproportionately pulled over by WSP in King, Pierce counties

A study by WSU researchers examined over 3 million traffic stops performed by WSP officers.

This photo, shared by the National Park Service, shows the north boundary gate along SR 410 which is close to the intersection with Crystal Mountain Boulevard.

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Update: Burglars chainsaw through gate, pillage Mount Rainier ranger station

Break-in reportedly happened Nov. 28 or 29