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Syphilis on the rise among heterosexuals

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has seen nearly 12 cases so far this year, up from 0 in…

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Legislator’s bill proposes wiping advisory votes from your ballot

‘They are nothing more than push polls designed to instill distrust in government,’ says state senator.

More than 60 Pierce County health department staff and volunteers helped vaccinate 600 people at White River High School over the weekend. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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Buckley gets vaccinated; Enumclaw asks for vaccination site

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department visited Buckley on Feb. 6.

Remi Frederick, a Village Green employee receives her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Jan. 26 in Federal Way. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Inslee: We have vaccine capacity, we just need the doses

Despite continued frustration from those seeking a shot, the state is making progress, he said.

Sunken and abandoned boat at Kirkland’s Marina Park (Photo Credit: King County Sheriff’s Office)

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Abandoned boats in waterways are a ‘regional challenge,’ says King County Sheriff’s Office

Spokesperson says expensive and time-consuming boat recoveries happen about 20 times a year.

St. Elizabeth Hospital. Photo courtesy Virginia Mason Franciscan

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Virginia Mason Franciscan looking for volunteers to help with vaccine rollout

You can help out at clinics, or man a phone bank to get people scheduled for appointments.

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Pay freeze for Inslee and state lawmakers this year

A citizen panel approved a 1.75% increase for executives, legislators and justices 17 months from now.

In 2018, Buckley resident Katherine Hunter took 2nd place in the 11th and 12th grade drawing category of the annual My Own Expressions contest hosted by the Pierce County Library System. Courtesy image

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Our Own Expressions art and writing contest opens for Buckley students

Young Buckley writers and artists have an opportunity to show off their work in the annual Pierce County…

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Suspect flees Buckley police; no sign of driver or missing owner

Austin Chase has been missing since January

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Enumclaw continues contracts with Chamber, Arts Alive!

Plus, city residents can apply to be appointed to the city council until Feb. 15.

A rendering of what the future Mount Peak fire lookout would look like. Courtesy image

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Mount Peak tower effort gets $250,000 boost from King County

The fire lookout replica could be build by the end of 2021, project organizers say.

The Auburn vaccination site is drive-up only, and you need to register for an appointment. Photo courtesy the King County Executive Office

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Plateau residents can now get COVID vaccine in Auburn, Kent

COVID-19 is still spreading in Enumclaw, with little sign of abating.

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Win a vacation by shopping in Enumclaw

Spend $25 at a local business to receive a raffle ticket at the Chamber of Commerce or Country…