Liberty Tucker is expected to be White River High School's next Daffodil Princess. Photo by Joey Hamlin Photography

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White River senior Liberty to be tapped as Daffodil Princess

The annual court almost didn’t happen this year, but enough girls from around Pierce County convinced the Daffodil…

Enumclaw Police Chief Bob Huebler spent 21 years in the armed services before becoming an officer of the law. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Tim Floyd will take reins as EPD chief, following Bob Huebler retirement

Huebler has dedicated 46 years to public service, including 25 years with the Enumclaw P.D.

Dr. Kristina Adams Waldorf, an ob-gyn with the University of Washington School of Medicine and senior author of the report (Photo Credit: University of Washington School of Medicine)

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UW study shows high COVID infection rates among pregnant women

Study shows infection rates to be two to four times higher than expected among minority groups.

An example of a fake N95 mask, which according to experts looks, feels, and breathes like a real mask would. Courtesy photo

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Franciscan hospitals find fake N95 masks in storage

Luckily, it appears none were actually used when treating patients.

Property along Mud Mountain Road has sat vacant and unused for years. Now, a local group has come forward with a proposal for the city-owned park land. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Plans for rehabilitation center on rural park property called off

Redemption Rock Ministries pulled back its proposal after public outcry.

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Three local students receive $30k scholarships

Emmi Clay, Sabrina Page, and Hailey Ledenko received their scholarships from Pacific Lutheran University.

Enumclaw city hall. Photo courtesy the city of Enumclaw

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Enumclaw residents vie for council appointments

At least 11 residents are hoping to join the council. Here’s an introduction to them.

Of the 84 schools that had COVID-19 outbreaks across the state, 69% were public schools and the remaining were private schools, according to a new report. Courtesy photo

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State releases data on COVID outbreaks in schools

A new statewide report outlines how COVID-19 outbreaks have moved through Washington schools.

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Everett online heroin and meth dealer sentenced for mailing drugs nationwide

Todd Peterman-Dishion of Everett, let go by Boeing and addicted, turned to dark internet commerce.

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Black Diamond police blotter | Jan. 18 – 31

Illegal skateboarding, stolen identity, and a seizure.

Enumclaw Music owner David Bozich welcoming music students into the practice room. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Local business offers incentives to use cash, stop using credit cards

Enumclaw Music will return 2.5 percent of your purchase if you buy with cash.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Legislature examines restructuring public health in WA

Lawmakers in Olympia are considering an overhaul of Washington state’s public health system to increase access to basic…

Gray wolves historically roamed across the state but were eradicated in Washington by 1930s. In recent decades wolves have been migrating back to the state from Canada, Idaho and Oregon. John and Karen Hollingsworth/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Pack to the future: Will more wolves come to King County?

Some experts believe we’re on the cusp of discovering packs in King County.