Joann and Allan Thomas leaving the federal court building in Seattle after being ordered to pay more than $926,000 in restitution and forfeiture for stealing local taxpayer money. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Thomases ordered to pay full restitution in drainage district tax fraud case

Allan and Joann Thomas will have to pay more than $923,000 in restitution and forfeiture.

Elections

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Want to help lead your local government? Filing week is coming soon

Positions in all Plateau-area city councils and the two school districts will be up for election

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Pictured is the car Mac Attack right before taking off in the final race at the at the Lucas Oil Winternationals. If you look closely, you can see the back tire compressing against the pavement (the wavy lines) before the car launches at 233 miles per hour.

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Local automotive team wins big at national drag race

Greg and Joe Landwehr were part of the team that won the National Hot Rod Association’s Lucas Oil…

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DOH reports 2022-2023 flu season was the deadliest in five years

Flu vaccination rates for children and preganant people reportedly dropped from pre-pandemic rates.

Rep. Drew Stokesbary, R-31

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Stokesbary elected as House Republican leader

Rep. Drew Stokesbary represents the 31st District, which includes Enumclaw and Buckley.

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

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Briefly | May 10

A Public Disclosure Commission into an ESD employee has ended, and an update on gymnast Alysen Posey.

Reagan Dunn’s proposed legislation aims to give communities advanced notice that a transition home for sex offenders, known as a “Less Restrictive Alternative”, could operate nearby. Screenshot

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Legal effort against sex offender homes begins

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn also proposed new legislation to limit where these homes can be placed

Fine-time Grammy nominee David Arkenstone will be playing at the Chalet Theater on May 14. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show starts an hour later. Courtesy photo

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Have an adventure with Arkenstone at the Chalet

Doors at the theatre open at 6 p.m.

The King County Library System administration building in Issaquah. Photo courtesy KCLS

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King County libraries planning to expand hours | KCLS

Many local libraries will start offering expanded hours in late May.

Donald Linder was ordered to undergo competency restoration before his trial can continue. Screenshot

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Buckley man arrested for alleged illegal weapon, explosives, sent to outpatient mental health treatment

Donald Linder was found unable to stand trail. After 90 days of treatment, he will undergo another competency…

The Enumclaw School District is again collecting public opinion on possible future bond measures. Head to enumclaw.wednet.edu/article/1082511 or scan the QR code above to take the short questionairre. Screenshot

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ESD seeks input on future bond measure

Did you support the last bond measure? Oppose it? Why? This is your chance to let the district…

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Public Notice – ENUMCLAW SCHOOL BOARD

ENUMCLAW SCHOOL BOARD SEEKS TO FILL THREE DIRECTOR POSITIONS DIRECTOR AREA #1, DIRECTOR AREA #3, AND DIRECTOR AREA…

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King County libraries to get rid of late fees starting May 9

KCLS says late fines generate little revenue, with fines making up less than 1% of KCLS’ budget.