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Andrew Bruce, instructor for Green River College's upcoming drone program, demonstrates the capabilities of one of his racing drones using a smartphone app outside the Enumclaw Green River campus. Photo by Alex Bruell

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Drone racing, ethical hacking and more: Green River instructors want to train “cutting edge” students

Green River College in Enumclaw will offer new drone aviation, cybersecurity programs next year

The crowd at the 2018 Midsummer Festival. (Michael Grace-Dacosta photo)

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At a glance | August 2021 events

Rodeo, car shows and more

A University of Washington-themed birdhouse, complete with a husky, is one of several birdhouses available at Arts Alive’s silent auction.

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Arts Alive holding silent auction for student scholarships

Bids for colorful birdhouses must be submitted by Aug. 9

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Input sought regarding visitor use on Mount Rainier’s south side

Public can weigh in as National Park Service ponders visitor use at Nisqually-to-Paradise corridor.

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Condo prices in South King County surge during pandemic

The value of condominiums in King County increased during the pandemic, with the largest increase in value in…

Elaine Simons, former foster mother of Jesse Sarey, addresses a crowd outside the Maleng Regional Justice Center on Aug. 24, 2020, moments after Auburn Police Officer Jeff Nelson was formally charged with second-degree murder and first-degree assault in the May 31, 2019, shooting death of 26-year-old Sarey in front of a north Auburn convenience store. File photo

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Supreme Court rules officers can be compelled to testify about killings

In a joint lawsuit against King County, the Washington State Supreme Court ruled in favor of the families…

Fire inflicted heavy damage to the second floor and roof of the 2-story apartment-and ground-floor retail building at 115 East Main Street beginning late on the night of Friday July 23 and continuing into early Saturday morning. The Valley Regional Fire Authority reports that all residents got out safely. Photo courtesy Auburn Police Department.

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Fire sweeps downtown Auburn apartment building, all residents out safely

Firefighters had to rescue two residents from the roof of an apartment building in downtown Auburn that burned…

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Face coverings again recommended for indoor public settings

Regardless of vaccination status, says Public Health – Seattle & King County

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Firearm violence in King County on upward trend

King County prosecutors note a backlog in court cases, point to the pandemic as the reason why.

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Former EHS teacher Bob Kilmer snaps a photo of the tiny house his students created. The home will now used by those advocating for small-home living. Some of the students involved in the project gathered Friday with Todd McKellips (left), director of the Washington Tiny House Association.

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Tiny house built by EHS students turned over to advocacy group

The Washington Tiny House Association will use the 16-foot-long house as a “model home” at home shows.

Enumclaw Rotary Club Street Fair

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Street Fair bringing vendors, music, food and fun to downtown Enumclaw

After a year off, Rotary Street Fair bringing vendors, music, food and fun to downtown Enumclaw.

David Munden

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Buckley’s Munden will coach Team USA at 2022 Maccabiah Games

Buckley’s David Munden to coach karate Team USA at 2022 Maccabiah Games in Israel.

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Two weeks left to apply for small business grants in unincorporated King County

Funds of up to $25,000 can reimburse expenses incurred by COVID-19