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Briefly | March 9, 16

Small updates to news stories, corrections, and more.

The Enumclaw and White River school districts have made mask-wearing in classrooms optional, given the state mandate has lifted. Students are still expected to wear masks in highly specific situations, like in a nurse's office. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District

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Masks back to optional at Plateau schools as Inslee’s order expires

Additionally, neither Enumclaw or White River school districts are looking to impose their own vaccine mandates, if or…

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Amazon to invest over $40 million in affordable housing near Sound Transit sites

The company outlined two specific housing projects near light rail stations in Bellevue and SeaTac.

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Plateau Police Blotter | Feb. 1 – March 9

A traveling bar fight in Enumclaw, a Black Diamond juvie smoking weed, and a motorcycle going 120 mph…

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Buckley PD officer Arthur Fetter is promoted to sergeant during the city council meeting March 8. Standing next to him is mayor Beau Burkett.

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Buckley goes for take-two on a scaled-back Sports Court

Plus, Buckley PD celebrates a promotion and new social media outreach efforts.

Bakers for Community Loaves make one kind of loaf — honey oat sandwich loaves — to provide recipients with a nutrient-dense bread for their meals. Courtesy photo Community Loaves

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Benevolent bakers beseeched for food bank bread bestowal

A regional non-profit just began a partnership with the Enumclaw Food Bank.

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Inquests into police shootings to resume in King County

First case involves death of Kent man; future inquests include Auburn, Kent, Federal Way police

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Website aids Ukrainians; criminal justice reform under scrutiny | King County Local Dive

Welcome to a new podcast for King County residents.

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George Rossman giving his acceptance speech after being officially awarded the 2021 Washington state Department of Veterans Affairs’ Distinguished Service Award.

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Rossman, Enumclaw vet, receives state honors

Local first responders and essay contest winners also received accolades.

Enumclaw welder Nick Burden improving the gas line underneath Warner Avenue. Photo courtesy the city of Enumclaw

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Natural gas prices may rise in Enumclaw

The city expects to need 6 percent more in gas revenue to meet expenses, which means an increase…

Volunteer Annie Davisson, frying bacon over the Senior Center’s kitchen stovetop, helps prepare the BLT sandwiches to be delivered to seniors the morning of March 3. Photo by Alex Bruell

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Buckley Senior Center launches “Food for Friends” meals program

The program, which started in February, is modeled after the “Neighbors Feeding Neighbors” program in Enumclaw.

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Rep. Jesse Johnson announces he is not seeking re-election

Johnson (D-Federal Way) sponsored legislative bills on police reform, use of force.

The Cascade Mountain Men Muzzle-Loading Firearms Arms Show features firearms, both original and replications, from the 18th century, as well as a variety of period clothes, camping gear, and leather and fur goods. Courtesy photo

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Cascade Mountain Men bring 18th century firearms, period goods to Expo Center

Many who are fans — or even builders — of muzzle-loading firearms consider them to be pieces of…