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Tim Floyd became chief of the Enumclaw Police Department July 1 following the retirement of former chief Bob Huebler.

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Enumclaw PD seeks community representatives for deadly force review team

Two citizens will be entrusted with reviewing any uses of deadly force in the area.

Seattle Children’s Hospital (courtesy of Seattle Children’s)

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Group demands accountability following Seattle Children’s racism investigation

King County Equity Now petition calls for resignations and community program funding.

Providence employees look at anti-vaccine mandate protesters as they cross the street outside of Providence Regional Medical Center Everett on Aug. 18, 2021. Olivia Vanni/Sound Publishing

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Governor reinstates indoor mask rule, whether you’re vaxed or not

Inslee also ordered employees of public schools, colleges and child care centers to get vaccinated.

Joey Thompson gets his first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at the Ash Way Park-n-Ride site on April 21, 2021 in Lynnwood, Washington. Sound Publishing file photo

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Some people qualify for third shot of vaccine, says health department

New guidance comes as cases skyrocket in Washington and nation.

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Fraud trial against former Drainage District 5 commissioner, wife, delayed to December

Federal prosecutors allege the couple funneled taxpayer money to themselves through a front company.

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A proposal is before the Enumclaw City Council to change the zoning of undeveloped acreage to allow for multi-family housing. A decision is expected next week.

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Enumclaw Council debates two issues involving multi-family housing

Enumclaw asked to rezone land for multi-family development; talks about tax incentives for others.

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Numbers were up across the board during last month’s King County Fair, including those who visited the midway and enjoyed carnival rides.

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Big crowds, big spending highlighted this year’s King County Fair

Profits soared with crowds turning out to the first big fair of the season,

Metropolitan King County council member Reagan Dunn, Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation Executive Director Sara Stratton and Enumclaw Mayor Jan Molinaro pose for a picture at the Foundation’s Enumclaw office. Photo provided by Dunn’s staff.

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King County awards $75,000 in grants to Enumclaw organizations

Chamber of Commerce, Senior Center and Rainier Foothills Wellness Center receive checks.

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Francisco Pons demonstrates his upper body strength at one of the Fitness Court facilities.

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Enumclaw unveils public “Fitness Court”

Run, jump and push at Washington’s first entry into the outdoor gym system.

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Inslee to provide clemency to those convicted under “unconstitutional” drug possession law

Governor’s office says 1200 people are eligible for clemency after State v. Blake decision.

Ten Trails celebrated the moving-in of their 500th family recently in this photo contributed by Oakpointe.

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At Ten Trails, it’s 500 down, 4300 to go

Oakpointe’s two large housing developments and big-box retail destination are humming along.

A map of preserved land and potentially preserved land under the Land Conservation Initiative (courtesy of King County)

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King County preserves thousands of acres of farmland from development

The move is under the Land Conservation Initiative aimed at preserving 65,000 acres.

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King County Fire Marshal enacts Stage 2 burn ban

The ban prohibits all outdoor recreational fires.