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Briefly | Jan. 3

One correction about our “Top 10” article.

New King County Agricultural Commissioner Leann Krainick with one of her calves at the last King County Fair. Photo by Heather Curbow

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Local Ag Commissioner lays out farming changes, challenges in King County

Leann Krainick says a proposal to raise minimum wage in King County could force farmers to cut back…

Washington faces a housing shortage, needing more than 1 million homes in the next 20 years to meet the demand, according to the Department of Commerce. Pictured: Bird’s eye view of apartments and single-family homes in Federal Way, Washington. (Photo courtesy of Bruce Honda)

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Washington seeks options to curb rent pressure for tenants of state-financed housing

Two agencies are studying the issue, as lawmakers look to restart discussions about renter protections in the 2024…

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Suspected DUI involves Buckley, Enumclaw residents

The Buckley man was sent to Good Samaritan; the Enumclaw locals didn’t report any injuries.

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Black Diamond Councilmember Kristiana de Leon recently announced she’s running for the Legislative District 5 seat to represent her city at the state level.

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Black Diamond’s de Leon launches Legislative District 5 campaign

The councilmember is running on a better-funded education and social services platform.

Make sure to check the water for any algae blooms before you plunge into Lake Wilderness — or any other body of water — for your polar bear plunge. Photo courtesy the city of Maple Valley

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Looking forward to a New Year polar bear plunge? Check the water first

Toxic algae was detected in Lake Wilderness.

Tiny logo, tiny news. Photo courtesy Ray Miller-Still

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Briefly | Dec. 27

Three corrections from the previous edition.

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Top 10 news stories of 2023

And some thoughts on community traditions - and how to keep them going.

What Christmas weekend travel could look like on US 2 between Stevens Pass and Skykomish on Dec. 24. Go to wsdot.wa.gov/travel/holiday-weekend-travel/christmas-weekend-travel-times for updated or additional information. Screenshot

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WSDOT travel charts are one way to ensure a merry and bright holiday weekend | WSDOT

Don’t get caught out in the cold when trying to drive.

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Leann Krainick of the local Krainick Dairy is now King County’s new Agricultural Commission.

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Local Leann Krainick appointed as county Agricultural Commissioner

And Judy Puttman was confirmed as a Drainage District 13 commissioner

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Passion Haulcy, with AmeriCorps IFoster, has been volunteering with Plateau Outreach Ministries for a few months. Here, she is putting together non-cook kits for food bank patrons.

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POM receives $30,000 grant from King County

Plateau Outreach Ministries has been seeing more and more people coming to receive food bank or financial assistance…

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Close to 350 people attended the annual Holiday Fantasy gala at the Thunder Dome Car Museum on Dec. 1.

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Rainier Foothills Wellness Center breaks fundraising record

The local nonprofit will now be expanding its senior hot meals program and increasing its mental health services…

King County is aiming to purchase these parcels outside Enumclaw to keep them farmland, instead of being developed. Screenshot

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County conservation funds allocated to the Plateau

The county is hoping to use $5.5 million to protect local farmland outside Enumclaw and expand the Kanaskat…