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Enumclaw firefighters have been helping raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association for years; this photo is from the 2017 drive. File photo

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Fill that boot to fight muscular dystrophy

Local firefighters will be out collecting cash on Oct. 9.

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Plateau police blotter | Sept. 16 – 27

A DUI in Buckley, a suspect throwing grapes in Enumclaw, and a caught porch thief in Black Diamond.

In order to free up room for salmon, Boise Creek will be rechanneled and restored along the edge of the Enumclaw Golf Course. This will not only provide shade for the salmon, which is vital for their survival upstream, but also keep the creek from flooding the golf course, which has resulted in some holes being closed in the past. Image courtesy the city of Enumclaw

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State funds approved for Flaming Geyser, Boise Creek salmon revival projects

Work at the state park has been ongoing, and will continue for several years; Boise Creek is still…

The Mt. Rainier Railroad will be returning to its touring of the surrounding mountain area around 2025. Image by Allen’s Photographic

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Mount Rainier Railroad will resume scenic tours of the mountain

You can expect to ride the historic tracks around 2025.

Climate change is causing more frequent and severe flooding. Photo courtesy King County

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King County wants to update its flood plans — and wants your opinion

Virtual meetings are being held Oct. 4 and 6.

King County Local Dive podcast

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Tale of the freeway rock thrower | King County Local Dive

A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

King County prosecutor candidates Jim Ferrell (left) and Leesa Manion debate Sept. 28 at Carco Theatre in Renton. The forum was moderated by Renton Chamber of Commerce CEO Diane Dobson (center). Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing

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Prosecutor candidates debate court backlog, working with police, restorative justice

King County voters will choose between Jim Ferrell and Leesa Manion in Nov. general election.

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Enumclaw School District Business Director Kyle Fletcher presents additional bond data to the school board and Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey.

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ESD updates bond impact estimates, explores state funding

District administration also presented how students in Black Diamond will quickly exceed school capacity if the bond doesn’t…

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

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Briefly | Sept. 28

An update on the Allan and Joann Thomas sentencing date, vehicular homicide charges, and upcoming blood drives.

Debbie Hilliker, T-Mobile market manager for the Olymipa region, presenting the obligatory oversized check to Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation Executive Director Sara Stratton during last Thursday’s Full Bellies event. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Extreme Home Makeover: the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation edition

A T-Mobile grant of $50K will allow the local nonprofit to finally get its own digs.

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Dozens of first responders, from local police officers, EMTs, and firefighters to even state patrol troopers, attended a memorial dedication ceremony last Tuesday, Sept. 20. Many city officials, staff, and community members also attended, including Penny and Lucy Chevassus, seen here sitting on the blue bench.

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Enumclaw honors its first responders

A new monument at City Hall lights up red, white, and blue to recognize firefighters, EMTs, and police…

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Black Diamond police blotter | Sept. 11 – 18

False reports of loud kids, a man trespassed from a coffee hut, and a report of dirt bikes.

King County Executive Dow Constantine. (Courtesy of King County)

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King County Executive proposes broad investments to behavioral health infrastructure

The plan would be funded by a nine-year property tax levy which voters may decide on in 2023.