A few dozen concerned Plateau residents attended an informal community meeting about the proposed Seagale gravel mine on Feb. 21. Helping people learn about the area's geological history was Zach Pratt, up in front. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Public meeting on proposed gravel mine this Tuesday

Segale Properties wants to open a 990-acre gravel mine that touches the Green River and county- and state-protected…

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In 2022, there were nearly 60 emergency department visits per 100,000 King County residents for allergic diseases; this has increased steadily since 2019, when the rate was just over 30 visits. In South King County, it was more than 98 emergency department visits per 100,000 residents.

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Does climate change affect your health? Short answer — yes | Public

Emergency department visits for allergies, asthma, and more are on the rise,

Car damaged by bullets during Feb. 19 Interstate 5 shooting. (Courtesy of Washington State Patrol)

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King County Councilmember wants more info about I-5 shootings

The letter, addressed to WSP Chief John R. Batiste, comes in wake of a Feb. 19 drive-by shooting…

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Briefly | Feb. 21

A Public Disclosure Commission report was resolved, and one trial update.

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Scott Stewart, Rose Baldridge, Vicki Brinigar and Dr. Richard Geiger were panelists at the Valley Cities fentanyl roundtable on Feb. 14.

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Panel explores complexities of local fentanyl crisis

One organization in South King County is trying to make a dent in what is often referred to…

A screenshot of the Enumclaw TV recording of the Feb. 12 Enumclaw School District meeting, showing ESD parent and Muckleshoot Tribe member Valerie Segrest speaking to the board.

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ESD votes to keep reading Native American land acknowledgement after heated public comments

Some locals say the acknowledgement is “grandstanding”; others, maybe especially from the Muckleshoot Tribe, say it’s a sign…

Washington Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program advocacy group at the State Capitol for HB 1916. (Photo Courtesy of Kindering)

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‘When services decline, it’s the kids who pay the price’

Legislative bill would recover funding for the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program - and could save…

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Income limits lifted for free tax filing service

United Way King County continues to offer its services on Thursdays and Saturdays through the tax due date.

The Enumclaw police station. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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EPD only sees 1% increase in total assaults, thefts, and other serious offenses in 2023

But DUIs, arrests, and bookings decreased since 2022.

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DOJ settles with King County Sheriff’s Office in agreement to improve language access

OLEO has previously expressed concerns about the office’s language access policies.

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Briefly | Feb. 14

One correction and three trial updates.

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A rendering of what the Enumclaw Community Center could look like, though exact final designs won’t be finished unless a bond passes. There will be opportunities for community feedback on the design during upcoming open houses in March.

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Have questions about the proposed Enumclaw community center? Here are some answers

Residents have taken to social media to ask about the proposed $21 million project — this is Part…

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Plateau Outreach Ministry’s new food bank is located at 1720 1/2 Wells Street in the Calvary Presbyterian Church Education Building. Pictured are various members of the community at a ribbon cutting and self-guided tour of the few establishment, which is replacing both the food banks at the POM building (Marshall Avenue) and the Enumclaw Food Bank (on Cole Street); also pictured is Executive Director Elisha Smith-Marshall, Cathy Dormaier, vice president of POM’s board of directors, and Food Bank Manager Lynn Lueschen right after the ribbon was cut.

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Plateau Outreach Ministries celebrates new food bank opening

The revamped POM Food Bank is located at 1720 1/2 Wells Street, and is open Mondays through Wednesdays.