Geographic dispersion of Washington State Patrol commissioned personnel who lost their jobs Oct. 18. (Washington State Patrol)

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Rather than get vaccine, nearly 1,900 state workers lose jobs

Exactly how many people will be out of work for ignoring Gov. Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate isn’t known…

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How should Enumclaw spend $220,000 for combating youth substance abuse? You can help decide.

Coalition will hold its first meeting Tuesday, Oct. 26.

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Keith Watson and his wife Judy at the newly-renamed Keith Watson Park, located at the intersection of SE Cottonwood Street and Birch Ave SE. The plaque at the park gives a short history of Watson’s involvement in Black Diamond.

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Keith Watson honored by Black Diamond, Ten Trails

Watson is the President of the Black Diamond Community Center and the local history museum.

King County Courthouse adjacent to City Hall Park (courtesy of City of Seattle)

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County council votes to take dangerous park out of Seattle’s hands

City Hall Park, next to the courthouse in downtown Seattle, has had multiple reports of crime.

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Health care workers call on state’s hospitals to help mitigate staffing crisis

Health care workers unions claim hospitals have the resources to fix the issue.

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Buckley candidates make their pitches to voters

With less than two weeks left before election day, all candidates for Buckley’s mayor and city council seats…

The Buckley community had a blast last Friday when the homecoming parade, including Queen Makenzie Baker and King Aiden Bartlett, marched down Main Street. However, this year was a bit difference, as the dance was organized privately and was held in Enumclaw. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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Hornets make it happen

From the Main Street parade to a dance that nearly wasn’t, Buckley’s Homecoming was one to remember

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Do you need to pay for your COVID hospital stay?

Washington state law requires hospitals to provide free care for certain income brackets.

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn at the Mount Peak Fire Lookout tower. Courtesy photo

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Councilmember Reagan Dunn celebrates ceremonial opening of Mt. Peak Fire Lookout

The tower is now open to the public after five years of planning.

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Former Buckley man faces at least 10 years after conviction for trying to entice a child

Case hinged on whether Taylor Matson was entrapped or had “a guilty mind” to abuse a child.

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Flu vaccine offers best defense for people, healthcare system this season

People with underlying health conditions should be especially careful this flu season.

Crews removed the old culvert Pussyfoot Creek went through under SR 164 east of Auburn, then built a new natural creek bed. Removing the culvert opens up about 9.3 miles of habitat for coho salmon, steelhead and coastal cutthroat trout. Photo courtesy DOT

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SR 164 open near Amphitheater; crews still finishing up work in the area

The highway between Auburn and Enumclaw has reopened, but expect traffic for now

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State AG Ferguson leads effort supporting local journalism

Federal legislation offers tax credits to subscribers, businesses and news organizations