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Snoqualmie Tribe receives support from national tribal law experts in case regarding treaty rights

Tribe Chairman says the case may be “the most important Tribal Supreme Court case of our generation.”

A man who appears to be President Joe Biden is seen in the back seat of a car in the president’s motorcade, departing the Green River College after the president’s speech. Photo by Alex Bruell/Sound Publishing

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Biden’s visit to Auburn prompts crowds, protests, and a little bit of everything

President Joe Biden made a stop at the Green River College in Auburn on April 22 during his…

Dorothy Sleigh, the Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce's first female member and, eventually, board president, recalled her first-ever board meeting in the late 1960s during the Chamber's 120th anniversary at the Chalet Theatre. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw Chamber celebrates 120th anniversary

One of the night’s top-billed speakers was Dorothy Sleigh, the Chamber’s first female board president.

Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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Judged by XII (Episode 2): Police officer’s history of violence | King County Local Dive

Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

The Enumclaw Transfer Station. File photo

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Alonga transfer station to restrict 25-foot or longer cars; Enumclaw station may see more traffic

Most additional traffic is expected to head north to the Bow Lake station, but long wait times may…

The Buckley Multipurpose Center, where the city council meets.

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Buckley awards road contracts, raises some employee hours and salaries

The measure to change employee compensation drew much of the night’s debate.

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

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Briefly | April 20

A story cutoff, an update on a civil death suit, and the wrong usage of “Democrat”.

Howard Hanson Dam reservoir along the Green River. FILE PHOTO, Kent Reporter

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Howard Hanson Dam receives $220 million for fish passage

For endangered salmon in the Green River, a century-long homecoming may soon be at hand.

The Sammamish Valley is home to a collection of farms, wineries and tasting rooms. File photo
The Sammamish Valley is home to a collection of farms, wineries and tasting rooms. File photo

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King County continues to grapple with alcohol rules in rural areas

Much of the debate surrounds wineries, breweries and distilleries operating as retail businesses.

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Black Diamond police blotter | April 5 – 10

A juvenile thief, a warrant arrest, and an interrupted burglar.

Blue surgical masks overhead view (Adobe stock image)

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Face coverings no longer required on transit and in transit facilities in Puget Sound region

The policy change is related to a federal judge’s decision to strike down mask mandates on airplanes.

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Public health agencies link Norovirus outbreak to oysters from British Columbia

As of early April, 103 norovirus illnesses have been reported from 13 states, 62 in Washington.

A view of Squaw Lake from a 2019 hike by Deryl Yunck. Photo courtesy Deryl and Heather Yunck / https://wanderingyuncks.com/

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Feds to rename derogatory Mount Rainier National Park lake

Your chance to comment on the name change expires April 26.