Beautify Buckley event cancelled due to air quality

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Beautify Buckley event cancelled due to air quality

The Beautify Enumclaw event is still happening.

A view of the Palmer Fire, located seven miles southwest of Oroville in north central Washington. Source: InciWeb

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Antifa isn’t starting Washington wildfires

Online conspiracy theories are spreading as the West Coast burns.

City’s taking sponsorships for downtown memorial benches

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City’s taking sponsorships for downtown memorial benches

Contact Alina Hibbs at ahibbs@ci.enumclaw.wa.us to inquire.

The truck of the Renton family as it was found Tuesday. While fleeing the Cold Springs Fire two adults were severely burned and one toddler died. Courtesy photo/Okanogan Sheriff’s Office

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Toddler killed as Renton family flees Cold Springs Fire

The parents were severely burned and are being treated at Harborview Medical Center

A plane drops fire retardant on the Palmer Mountain Fire last week. The fire is listed as 84 percent contained, and fully lined. Laura Knowlton/Sound Publishing staff photo

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Threat multiplier: How climate change, coronavirus and weather are scorching WA

Dry summer conspired with the pandemic and a wind storm.

Puget Sound Fire reported Sept. 8 that it had responded to 212 calls in 24 hours, with 133 of those calls between 8 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday, including multiple fires. Courtesy photo

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King County Fire Chiefs urge public to take steps to prevent brush fires from starting, spreading

The public should follow these tips to prevent brush fires.

POM, Safeway team up to feed families

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POM, Safeway team up to feed families

Shop at the local Safeway to donate money to POM’s food bank.

Expo Center receives King County COVID funds

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Expo Center receives King County COVID funds

The funds will be used to support local restaurants and put on some holiday events.

In-paper debate: Meet your Legislative District 31 preliminary winners

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In-paper debate: Meet your Legislative District 31 preliminary winners

This is part one of a debate between incumbent Drew Stokesbary and challenger Katie Young.

Screenshot from the state Employment Security Department’s website at esd.wa.gov.

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Workers may qualify for an extra $1,500 in unemployment back pay

A federal program will give some of the state’s unemployed a $300 weekly bump for the past five…

King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban

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King County moves to Stage 2 burn ban

Outdoor fires, even barbecues or in fire pits, are now prohibited.

Screenshot of the air quality monitor at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8. Courtesy Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.

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King County faces unhealthy air quality due to wildfire smoke

Weather monitors recommend people limit time outdoors, especially children, seniors and those with heart or lung disease.

COVID-19 deaths decreasing, but disease remains No. 6 leading cause of death in King County

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COVID-19 deaths decreasing, but disease remains No. 6 leading cause of death in King County

Public Health — Seattle & King County recently released a new report on death numbers.