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Smoky haze fills Cole Street the morning of Friday, Aug. 13. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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Enumclaw cooling shelter open for heat wave; smoke blankets Pacific Northwest

Senior center open Thursday and Friday, when temps in the high 90s are expected.

Northwest Center’s IMPACT program is working to create more inclusive pre-kindergarten education across King County. Courtesy photo

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IMPACT works to promote inclusive preschooling in King County

Their goal is to reduce pre-K expulsions.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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State schools chief urges a vaccine mandate for teachers

The superintendent of public instruction says the governor should require vaccinations for school employees.

King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert (file photo)

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Councilmember calls for safety emergency declaration after county courthouse violence

Also proposed is legislation to improve courthouse security measures.

Police lights (Shutterstock)

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Black Diamond police blotter | July 26 – Aug. 1 |

Shoplifting, burglary, and a man who showed up nude for his delivery meal

KING COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE PHOTO
A layer of coal dust, up to six feet thick, sat for perhaps 70 years before sparking to life in July.

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Long-buried coal dust catches fire near Cumberland

The fire was an explosive reminder of the region’s coal-mining history.

The Danish Hall of Enumclaw, a historical landmark located on Porter Street. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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Danish Sisterhood cancels August Aebleskiver breakfast

Organizers cited concerns over growing COVID-19 rates

Renee Davis. Courtesy photo

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King County to pay family of pregnant mother killed by sheriff deputies

Renee Davis was a 23-year-old mother of three and pregnant when she was killed.

SEIU Healthcare 1199NW union workers hold a safety strike Aug. 11 after a violent patient left 11 employees injured Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing
SEIU Healthcare 1199NW union workers hold a safety strike Aug. 11 after a violent patient left 11 employees injured Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing

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Cascade Behavioral Health workers strike after incident involving violent patient

Multiple employees are believed to have been injured and some even hostpitalized following incident.

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The Olympic Kennel Club returned to the Enumclaw Expo Center in 2020 for a five-day run.

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Expo Center will again host one of nation’s largest dog shows

It will be all about dogs Aug. 14-22 when the Expo Center hosts the Olympic Kennel Club show.

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Another summer heat wave is coming to King County

Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s for the second time this summer.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON While Enumclaw’s summer concerts have several weeks remaining, Buckley wrapped up its series Aug, 5 with a performance by Wings ‘n’ Things, a Paul McCartney tribute band (above).

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Downtown Enumclaw featuring live music the next four Fridays

Classic rock, jazz and blues are on the menu for one more month of live tunes.

The Buckley Multipurpose Center, where the city council meets.

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Buckley approves 2022-2027 transportation improvement plan

City has more than $15 million worth of projects planned and hopes to cover some with state funds.