Bruce Molen, front, started Molen Orthodontics in Auburn March 1972. His sons, Rick, center back, and Aaron, right, joined the practice in the 2000s, while Rick's schoolmate Chris became a part of the team in 2016. Photo by Heather Boren / heatherborenphotography.pic-time.com

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A community of smiles — Molen Orthodontics celebrates 50 years

“I was trying to create the best smiles possible, and I think over the years, we were able…

Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson (left) speaks with Paul Kramer at the signing of bills aimed at reducing gun violence Wednesday in Olympia. Kramer’s son Will was injured in a 2016 mass shooting in Mukilteo that left three people dead. (Washington State Attorney General)

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Law signed banning sales of large capacity ammo magazines

Emotions swelled as Gov. Inslee signed a measure that limits capacity to 10 rounds. The new law takes…

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. File photo

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County wants input for plan to develop Cedar Hills Regional Landfill

Sustainable waste management supporters have called previous environmental impact statements a “boondoggle.”

Jimmy Hung, Chief Deputy Prosecutor at King County’s Juvenile Division. Photo courtesy of King County

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Juvenile division prosecutor defends Restorative Community Pathways

Controversial King County program diverts young offenders from incarceration for certain crimes.

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Terry stops, less-lethal firearms, and vehicle pursuits: Breaking down Washington police reform

Legislators passed a number of bills responding to concerns around policing. Let’s dig into them.

Enumclaw firefighters received chainsaw training with other South King Count department earlier this year. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department

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Enumclaw Fire approves levy lid lift measure for August election

If approved by voters, the levy would rise from $1.36 to $1.50.

Lake Washington High School. Courtesy photo

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New law targets active shooter lockdown drills in Washington schools

By Brooklynn Hillemann, WNPA News Service

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | March 7 – 16

A strange man in the woods, a trespassed would-be-gift-giver, and a dog on a roof.

Kyle Miller, one of more than 50 people who entered Enumclaw's design-a-flag contest last year, had his design chosen to represent the city. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Briefly | March 23 edition

Small updates to news stories, corrections, and more.

Chris Vance, left, plans to challenge Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-31, during the next election. Courtesy photos

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Former state House Rep., KC Councilor Vance challenges Fortunato for Senate

Vance will run as an independent with conservative bona fides in a district that leans politically right.

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Auburn man killed in car crash on I-5

The man was driving at a high speed when the crash occured.

This October 2021 photo provided by Pfizer shows kid-size doses of its COVID-19 vaccine.

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‘ForWArd’ plan details how state will ‘coexist’ with COVID

Moving away from mandates, officials say the next phase in Washington’s response is about “empowering” residents to keep…

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