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Assistant Chief Johan Olson and other Buckley firefighters pose for a picture on the new side-by-side.

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Wilkeson Eagles hand off brand-new utility vehicle to Buckley Fire Department

The Eagles raised nearly $50,000 to build and outfit the side-by-side.

A tiny tick is almost unnoticeable when it’s hidden by an animals fur (or a human’s hair). Interior Health is warning people to check their pets and themselves for the tiny blood-drinkers when they return from enjoying the outdoors. (File photo)

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First locally acquired human case of tick-borne anaplasmosis found in Washington state

Man hospitalized after being bitten by a tick infected with the bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum.

Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson, left, debates Secretary of State Steve Hobbs on Aug. 17 with moderator Melissa Santos of Axios Local in the center. (Photo by Brian Mittge/Association of Washington Business)

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Secretary of state debate: Sparks fly as Hobbs and Anderson face off

Julie Anderson called Steve Hobbs an “inexperienced political appointee.” He’s been in the job since Inslee put him…

Redemption Press is located at 1602 Cole Street. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Local publisher looking for stories of important locals

“People of The Plateau” will feature those who helped build the community

Two people broke into the Use It Again - Enumclaw Recyclers store on Aug. 6, making away with a safe and thousands of dollars. Security footage can be watched at the end of the article. Screenshot from Q13 Fox

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Police looking for tips on Use It Again burglary suspects

Two people broke into the store Aug. 6, making away with a safe of money and keys to…

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

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Briefly | August 17

Help students go back to school by donating items to The Y Social Impact Center.

King County Council member recently mailed out a notice of the possible dissolution of the Enumclaw Park and Recreation Service Area special tax district to local residents. Image courtesy Reagan Dunn's office

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Decades-old special parks taxing district to ‘likely’ dissolve

The taxing district hasn’t been active for decades after a failed attempt to find funds for a community…

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King County Council approves $5 million in funding for youth mental health

CDC statistics show increased mental health emergencies among youth during the pandemic.

Pictured is Preston Pederson, who managed to net his calf in 2019s tie down roping event in just 8.48 seconds. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Pro Rodeo needs volunteers before the big weekend

Head to enumclawprorodeo.com to sign up for selling tickets, handing out wristbands, or taking care of athletes at…

The Goats and Garlic Festival will feature — what else — all varieties of garlic, plus baby miniature goats to pet. Pictured holding up harvested garlic are Hayes Kelly, Henry Kelly, Cash Cunningham. Photo courtesy Venise Cunningham

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Goats and Garlic Fest returns after three year break

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A map showing the expanding areas of wildfire risk in the region. Red areas indicate the greatest wildfire risk areas. (Courtesy of Washington Department of Natural Resources)

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King County releases first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Strategy

Amid expanding fire risks, the plan makes recommendations for agencies across the region.

The Mud Mountain Dam Fish Passage facility can handle hundreds of thousands of fish during peak run years. It was updated in 2021, but might get $10.6 million next year for repairs and upgrades. Image courtesy Army Corps of Engineers

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Mud Mountain Dam fish passage may receive millions in upgrades, repairs

The 2023 Energy and Water appropriations bill is expected to be voted on by Congress by the end…

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Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director issues statement on behavioral health response

Calls for non-law-enforcement teams to respond to non-violent emergencies related to mental health.