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Survey data shows why some WA parents are hesitant to vaccinate their children

Census Bureau survey data shows what reasons are cited, and how Washington compares to other states.

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A gun rights advocate warns a crowd of the potential need for forceful resistance in the future at gathering outside House of Representatives chamber in this 2020 file photo.

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Ban of guns at government meetings, ballot counting advances

The prohibition would cover open and concealed carry of firearms. State House Democrats overrode Republican objections.

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Vaccine verification requirement will end March 1, officials announce

King County officials say this decision is backed by science.

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Black Diamond police blotter | Jan. 30 – Feb. 5

A felon with possible gun parts, report of a DUI driver, and a two-car collision.

The threat to Enumclaw High School was made via the Instagram social media platform. Screenshot

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Shooting, bomb threats closes Enumclaw High

Similar threats have also caused Enumclaw Middle School, Thunder Mountain Middle School into modified lockdowns

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal (Courtesy of OSPI)

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State Superintendent recommends change of mask mandate policies in schools, claims ‘landscape’ of pandemic has changed

Meanwhile, the state’s largest public school employees’ union continues support for masks in schools.

Left to right, Bill Kennedy, Joe Delmore, Darlene DeGroot, Tory Bennett, Cherie Hoselton (not pictured), and Annette Flechner enjoy using the Senior Center for their morning get-togethers on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after hitting up the local pool. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw Council discusses upgrading, completely replacing Senior Center

No option is cheap — from the estimated $2.4 million to do piecemeal projects, to maybe $3.4 million…

Karen Heide holds a framed photo of her son Austin Chase, who disappeared more than a year ago. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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One year later, family and friends of Austin Chase still searching for answers

Austin Chase hasn’t been seen since someone driving his car led police on a chase a year ago.

A protective mask hanging on a front door. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Inslee: Mask mandate is going away, but not quite yet

Governor said he’ll say exactly when next week. Meanwhile, a pause on elective surgeries will end Feb. 17.

Traffic in South King County. File photo

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5 things Democrats didn’t say about their $17B transpo plan

Democrats’ transportation package in the Washington state Legislature, as of Feb. 9, spends lots of money. It also…

A small group on Griffin Avenue in Enumclaw supporting voting "Yes" on the local school district levy hours before ballots were due. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw, White River school district levy results | Feb. 18

The February special election is certified today, Feb. 18.

Enumclaw City Hall. Photo courtesy the city of Enumclaw

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Enumclaw looking to get city hall designated a historical landmark

A presentation about the progress is scheduled for Feb. 14.

The Printz Basin in Buckley opening to allow water to flow into Lake Tapps. 2018 photo courtesy Cascade Water Alliance

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Lake Tapps spring refill announced | Cascade Water Alliance

The lake will reach 541.5 feet by April 15.