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Dr. Amit Desai of St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way receives a COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 17, 2020. Photo courtesy of CHI Franciscan

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Vaccination data reveals disparities among regions and race

South King County and certain minority groups are far behind on COVID-19 vaccine goals.

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Black Diamond police blotter | May 31 – June 6 |

Loud music, counterfeit gold and DUI

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Unless you’re extra burley, Wilkeson Handcar Races competitors often need a team of four people to race their handcar down the 400-foot-plus railroad track.

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Wilkeson preparing for annual parade, hand car races

Races will return July 31

Utility work is performed in the intersection of Semanski and Warner. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond detail upcoming road projects

Buckley will likely present their plans at the next council meeting

In this photo taken Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, Mount Rainier fills the sky behind as a group of snowshoers head out of the Paradise area for an outing at Mount Rainier National Park, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson) In this photo taken Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, Mount Rainier fills the sky behind as a group of snowshoers head out of the Paradise area for an outing at Mount Rainier National Park, Wash. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Mt. Rainier visitor dies after reported fall in Paradise area

Park staff recovered the visitor’s body Wednesday

Photo courtesy Puyallup Watershed Initiative Active Transportation COI

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King County seeks permit for more trail, footbridge over White River

If the stars align, construction could start in early 2022

Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation The Pussyfoot Creek culvert running underneath SR 164 is undersized, and sections inside the existing culvert create conditions that make it very difficult or impossible for salmon and other fish to travel upstream.

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Construction to close SR 164 at amphitheatre for 90 days

Construction expected to begin early July

Gonzaga University, Spokane Washington (Shutterstock)

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Honors, Dean’s, and President’s list students

Several local students were honored for their academic achievements

A protective mask hanging on a front door. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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King County to lift indoor mask mandate on June 29

About 1.3 million county residents have completed their COVID-19 vaccine series.

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King County leaders propose emergency funding for gun violence prevention initiative

Sixty-nine people were reportedly shot during the first quarter of 2021.

SUBMITTED PHOTO Cascade Foothills Chorale members show their spirit, and their appreciation, with this entry into Enumclaws 2019 Fourth of July parade.

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Foothills Chorale making virtual concert available on YouTube

“Together From Afar” debuts Friday, June 18

The Electron Powerhouse uses the Puyallup River to produce 26 megawatts of power. This is a 2009 photo of the powerhouse. Photo by Steven Pavlov / https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Senapa / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Following river pollution, state fines owners of dam in east Pierce County

Electron Hydro, LLC is paying for discarded plastic sports turf that ended up in the Puyallup River

Image courtesy Washington state

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Beware of scams related to Washington’s COVID vaccine lottery program | Attorney General

Winners will never be asked for their Social Security number or bank information.