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Bills to follow in the 2021 Legislative session include police reform

It’s legislation filing season, and the floodgates have opened in Olympia.

Enumclaw broke its own daily COVID-19 record in December with 22 reported cases.

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Enumclaw breaks daily COVID case record in December

21 reported coronavirus cases were seen on Dec. 13.

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn

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Virtual town hall meeting to focus on COVID vaccine

The town hall will be hosted by King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn.

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Suspect arrested in case that began in Bonney Lake, shifted to Buckley

Kenneth Whiteman was arrested in Tacoma on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020.

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower. Courtesy photo

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US Navy punishes suicidal sailor who sought mental health treatment

Federal Way native’s case has attracted the attention of a national advocacy group.

Image courtesy Bloodworks Northwest

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Bloodworks teams up with Haselwood Auto Group for car giveaway

Head to Black Diamond Jan. 14 or 15 to donate blood.

Blotter bug

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Black Diamond police blotter | Dec. 14 – 19

A CPR-in-progress, a car that lost a tire, and a homicide investigation in Issaquah.

Enumclaw City Council chambers. File photo

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Enumclaw council approves 2021 budget

The council also discussed how it should fund youth services — specifically, the Enumclaw Youth Center, run by…

Gov. Jay Inslee, pictured in December as he signed the certified statewide election results. Courtesy photo

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Gov. Inslee extends ban on indoor dining, other restrictions

An updated reopening plan for stores, restaurants and gatherings will be released next week.

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Enumclaw planning ‘snow play’ day, moving night market to Kelly’s building

The snow day hopes to be Saturday, Jan. 9, but is extremely weather dependent.

Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce CEO Troy Couch will be handing the reins to Shannon Solveg, right, come Dec. 31. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Local Chamber CEO retires

Troy Couch is handing the helm of the Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce over to Shannon Solveg tomorrow, Dec.…

Dr. Amit Desai getting his COVID-19 vaccination at Saint Francis Hospital. Photo courtesy Sarah Ninivaggi

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St. Elizabeth staff receiving Pfizer, Moderna vaccines

Though vaccines are being rolled out, health care experts urge the wider public to continue to socially distance…

State Rep. Brad Klippert, R-Kennewick. (Washington State Legislative Support Services) 2015

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New proposal might help Washington get a Republican governor

An electoral college system, rather than a popular vote, could give more power to rural counties.