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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.

This photo of Anthony Chilcott and his sister Amanda was provided by attorney Tony Russo.

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King County will pay $2.5 million in settlement to family of Anthony Chilcott

The Black Diamond man was killed in a 2019 police shooting after he had stolen a pickup and…

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | Jan. 20 – Feb. 2

A combative hospital patient, fingerprints left after a burglary, and a MVA knocking out power near Black Diamond,

Chris Gruner, right, and Bobby Martines, left, taking their oath of office during the Jan. 10 meeting. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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Meet Chris Gruner and Bobby Martinez, Enumclaw’s newest council members

Both elected officials have some long-term goals; Gruner wants to bring in more substance abuse services into the…

The Pierce County Library System may soon go fine-free, joining a handful of other libraries that have done so in Washington, and hundreds across the country. Image courtesy endlibraryfines.info/

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UPDATE | Pierce County Library System asks Buckley, other branches to implement “fine-free” plans

The King County Library System is also looking at whether to eliminate late return fees and other fines.

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announced yesterday that Jaydn Noakes and Garian Reynolds had been found after they were reported missing in the Greenwater area. Image taken from the sheriff’s Facebook page.

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Volunteer searchers find, help rescue couple stuck in snow overnight near Greenwater

The two had been out target shooting Tuesday evening and were found Wednesday afternoon.

Stock image courtesy Metro Creative Connections

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Enumclaw FFA getting down to bees-ness with new colonies

While the group awaits a potential $4,800 grant to pay for the bee colony project, any community support…

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Attorney General files lawsuit against COVID testing company

Center for COVID Control operated testing sites in King County.

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Black Diamond police blotter | Jan. 17 – 23

A thief arrested at Enumclaw High, suspicious vehicles at Ten Trails, and a high speed chase.