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Study suggests that the top 10 percent of gasoline-using drivers consume one-third of all the gas

Researchers believe converting “gasoline superusers” is an important factor in meeting climate goals

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Jeri and Alan Gamblin.

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Enumclaw auto dealer wins state award

Alan Gamblin is the first Plateau dealer to win the “Dealer of the Year” award

The Enumclaw City Council chambers. File photo

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New police chief sworn in, council greets new department heads

A night for introductions: Council greets new police chief, new public works and finance directors.

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | July 5 – 15 |

Commercial burglaries, fires and a trespassed shoplifter

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Fires banned throughout Mt. Rainier National Park

The fire ban follows similar bans on adjacent state and U.S. Forest Service lands.

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn and his challengers, Kim-Khanh Van, Chris Franco, and Ubax Gardheere. Courtesy photos

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County Council District 9 candidates make last pitches to voters before primary

Voters will pick two favorites to advance in Aug. 3 election

Source: King County Medical Examiner’s Office

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Drug overdose data shows an alarming trend in recent years

King County data indicates massive increase in fentanyl deaths from 2008 to 2020.

Drop box at the King County Elections headquarters in Renton. File photo

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What is ranked-choice voting and why does it matter?

King County leaders discuss implementing a new system that aims to better reflect the will of voters

Screenshot of video obtained by Redmond police shows Richard Sherman trying to break into the Redmond home of his in-laws.

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Former Seattle Seahawks player Richard Sherman charged with five misdemeanors in King County

Charges were filed following an incident at home of Sherman’s in-laws in Redmond.

Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News Mike Kane, from Port Townsend, guides his stand up paddle board to the beach at Fort Worden State Park on Tuesday. His two sons are playing on the beach in front of him. Kimball lives close to the park but this was the first day he was able to drive to the park with his SUP.

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Local police encourage paddlesport safety

State “Paddle Safe Week” aims to reduce injuries and fatalities among paddlers

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | June. 28 – July 8 |

Burglary, a cut fence and many complaints about fireworks

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

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Tim Floyd is Enumclaw’s new chief

Former commander took over July 1 following former chief Huebler’s retirement

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Campfires add to the outdoor experience but are risky when conditions are bad. This is one of those times, so there's a statewide ban on most fires.

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Off to a state park? Forget about fires

The State Parks ban on wood and charcoal fires started July 2 and will remain until further notice.