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Enumclaw author Matthew McCully holds a copy of his 2019 book "The Legend of Luke Daisy" in this courtesy photo provided to the Courier-Herald.

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Enumclaw author Matt McCully on his childhood adventure story “The Legend of Luke Daisy”

The story may be fictional, but it all draws from McCully’s childhood in the mid-20th century.

King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg. File photo

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King County needs more lawyers to attack backlog of cases

6,107 open cases is double the normal amount for King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

Public Health – Seattle & King County staff administering COVID-19 vaccine to a local emergency responder. COURTESY PHOTO, Public Health-Seattle & King County

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Starting April 15, everyone 16 and older is eligible for a vaccine

Gov. Inslee said an expected increase in vaccine supply enables the state to open eligibility.

Gov. Jay Inslee visited Elk Ridge Elementary School in the White River School District on Feb. 2, 2021 as part of his push to re-open schools safety for teachers, students, and their families. Photo courtesy the White River School District

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White River students returning to classrooms full-time April 19

The Enumclaw School District has yet to make any similar announcement.

A CVS pharmacist prepares a COVID-19 vaccine at Village Green Retirement Campus in Federal Way on Jan. 26. Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Phase Finder for vaccine eligibility to be eliminated March 31

Eligibility verification via Phase Finder no longer required for appointments, vaccinations beginning this week.

Kanaskat-Palmer State Park is one of several local state parks that you can visit for free on April 3 and 22. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

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State Parks announces two free days in April | Washington Sate Parks

Visitors will not need a Discover Pass on April 3 or 22.

Luke, Sarah, Remi, and Ryker Lenihan in front of their new home. Contributed photo

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Enumclaw family receives free roof from Auburn roofing company

The Lenihan’s home needed far more repair work done than they originally supposed — or could afford.

How will your wallet be affected by Black Diamond's choice of fire services? These numbers reflect the property taxes due on a $500,000 home. Image courtesy city of Black Diamond

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Black Diamond fire service talks continue

Residents will soon know how the city will receive fire services — and what that means for their…

Kindergarten and first grade students line up outside of Panther Lake Elementary in Federal Way on March 15. Olivia Sullivan/the Mirror

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Inslee: K-12 schools can reduce COVID social distancing

The governor reduced social distancing requirements for K-12 classrooms from 6 feet to 3 feet.

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More people can get the COVID vaccine on March 31, but supply is still limited

The number of people eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine is set to increase in King County, but…

Visitors walk along a boardwalk through a marshy area in the Longmire Meadow on the Trail of the Shadows in this public domain image taken from the National Parks Service.

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Hitting the hiking trail to escape pandemic-induced ennui? A bit of preparation could save your bacon

It’s been quite the year for search and rescue operations at Mount Rainier.

Blotter bug

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Black Diamond police blotter | March 9 – 16

Abandoned dump truck, an active seizure, and an accidentally-stolen truck canopy.

The Black Diamond City Council look at the skate park in Maple Valley while they talk about needing to demolish their own for safety reasons. Screenshot

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Black Diamond council members resign; city looks to demolish local skate park

Council members Erin Stout and Steven Paige have left their seats; the first is moving out of state,…