King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis

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King County Board of Health declares racism a crisis

Racism was declared a public health crisis by King County’s Board of Health.

State Capitol Building, Olympia, Washington. File photo

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Tax collections tumble as state braces for huge budget hole

Inslee cancels pay raises for some execs and orders furloughs for workers as special session looms.

Dr. Jeffrey Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health – Seattle & King County, says COVID-19 cases have declined significantly since the peak of the outbreak in late March, allowing the county to move into Phase 2 on June 19. FILE PHOTO

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King County enters Phase 2 of Safe Start recovery plan

Full list of what’s permitted

Enumclaw’s June 22 council meeting to be held virtually

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Enumclaw’s June 22 council meeting to be held virtually

Gov. Inslee extended his OPMA proclamation through June 17, allowing cities to continue meeting over the internet.

Enumclaw High’s graduating class of 2020 was honored with a parade and concert Monday afternoon at the Expo Center. The event was put together in a week, following a phone call from country artist Drew Baldridge. More than 200 vehicles gathered on the midway, filled with grads, family and friends. After Baldridge performed three songs, the crowd was led from the Expo Center by grad Cooper Hanson in a John Deere tractor. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Special events highlight EHS Class of 2020

Hornets had an afternoon graduation parade and concert at the Enumclaw Expo Center, followed by an evening program…

Plans for 102 home sites OK’d by Enumclaw Council

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Plans for 102 home sites OK’d by Enumclaw Council

The council approved Phase 5 of the Suntop development and a preliminary plat for the new Hazel Estates.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still                                 Laney Johnson, a Thunder Mountain Middle School student, drops off a basket for book donations at The Sequel. She hopes that if the drive brings in more than 500 books for local elementary schools, that the additional books can be donated to the two local middle schools.

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Locals aim to make ‘lasting change’ in schools through BIPOC book drive

The goal is to collect 500 children’s books featuring characters of color.

King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses

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King County to distribute 25 million face coverings to residents, businesses

Each of 39 cities in county to get a shipment

Enumclaw’s first-quarter finances OK, but tough times still remain

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Enumclaw’s first-quarter finances OK, but tough times still remain

Some of the city’s revenues were “significantly affected by the pandemic”, while others remained “somewhat neutral.”

Some areas on Mount Rainier now open to visitors

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Some areas on Mount Rainier now open to visitors

For the most part, only daytime use is being permitted, but back country camping is available.

MultiCare makes plans to come to Black Diamond

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MultiCare makes plans to come to Black Diamond

The Diamond Square complex is also looking for other local businesses to move in.

Families impacted by police killings travel to Seattle for June 18 gathering

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Families impacted by police killings travel to Seattle for June 18 gathering

Nationwide list includes Kent, Auburn victims

Thousands of trees coming down along I-5 for light rail line

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Thousands of trees coming down along I-5 for light rail line

Nearly 8,600 between SeaTac and Federal Way