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.

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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

This 1993 photo of Walter Olsen was provided by the Buckley Fire Department.

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‘He just got things working:’ Buckley firefighter, historian and renaissance man dies at 81

For some, “Uncle Walt” represented a simpler, more cooperative time in history.

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn

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Dunn moves to establish an art competition for youth

If approved, the first competition would be held fall of 2022.

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Pierce County Sheriff investigating fatal shooting in Buckley

Shooting reportedly followed an altercation in a small garage / shed

Photo by Alex Bruell 
The view down Buckley’s Main Street.

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Buckley commits $50,000 in grants to revitalize downtown

The money will go toward a new non-profit dedicated to making Main Street pop.

Seattle Children’s Hospital (Courtesy photo)

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Seattle Children’s Hospital identifies racial disparities in infections, security response

The healthcare provider did not respond to multiple requests for data used to identify disparities.