Adopt-A-Highway volunteers pick up roadside litter alongside I-5 in the Seattle area in 2019. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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Fortunato-sponsored litter control bill passes House of Representatives

Bill would reimburse local government litter pick-up, require more litter prevention messaging

The final resting position of the Honda Accord that led police on a chase Saturday morning, near 214th Avenue before the Buckley/Enumclaw bridge. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Phillips

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22-year-old leads police on zig-zagging chase through Plateau Saturday

An Enumclaw officer at one point struck the suspect’s vehicle to prevent a collision with a bystander.

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High court ruling spurs effort to retool state’s drug laws

Meanwhile, the Blake decision has gotten people out jail, charges dismissed and possibly clemency for some.

Blotter bug

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | March 24 – April 1

Human defecation, rude gestures, and an airlift to Harborview.

The Buckley Multipurpose Center, where the city council meets.

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With March retirement, Buckley City Council will look for new member

Council Member James Morem is moving with his family to Nebraska

The "Wear it for Berrett Rally" is April 25, and will feature a skate competition, silent auction and more.

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“Wear it for Berrett” rally scheduled for April 25

Event in honor of Buckley teen will feature skate competition, silent auction

The Monroe Correctional Complex on April 9, 2020. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Formerly incarcerated people regain right to vote in Washington

Rights restored immediately upon release.

Spring Chinook Salmon. Photo courtesy Michael Humling, US Fish & Wildlife Service

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Salmon update: King County wants cleaner water, more habitat

Salmon and orcas are in the spotlight once again as King County unveils a new strategic plan to…

Guns seized during April 7 arrests (photo credit: Dept. of Justice)

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More than 20 arrested across the Puget Sound in drug distribution conspiracy

DOJ says law enforcement agencies seized over 70 guns and hundreds of thousands in cash.

New Council members Debbie Page and Leih Mulvihill were sworn in during the April 1 meeting of the Black Diamond City Council. Screenshot

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Black Diamond interviews, appoints council replacements

Debbie Page and Leih Mulvihill are the city’s newest leaders.

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn

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King County Councilmember Dunn to host conference on addiction

Virtual conference will highlight resources for recovery, science behind addiction

KCLS sign

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Enumclaw library to open April 7

There will be modified hours, and entrance to the library will be staggered every hour.

Rep. Eric Robertson, R-31

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UPDATE | Rep. Robertson rescheduled town hall for April 13

The hourlong event will give citizens a chance to learn, ask questions of the legislative session.