Pictured left to right: Former Congressman Dave Reichert, Slade Gorton, and King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn visit Washington, D.C., to testify in favor of the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area designation. Courtesy photo

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Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton dies at 92

Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton died Aug. 19 in Seattle at age 92.

Learning is remote, but school meals will still be distributed to students

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Learning is remote, but school meals will still be distributed to students

The pandemic forced schools to provide meals for free, but students will now resume paying for their lunches.

COVID-19 stress linked to increasing medication accidents, misuse rates

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COVID-19 stress linked to increasing medication accidents, misuse rates

There’s been a 13 percent increase in “medication error” calls to the Washington Poison Center over last year.

‘We will not be a community defined by hate’: EHS students respond to video mocking George Floyd

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‘We will not be a community defined by hate’: EHS students respond to video mocking George Floyd

“As students of the Enumclaw School District, we are saying loudly and clearly that we are unequivocally denouncing…

Screenshot from a press conference by Gov. Jay Inslee.

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Republican state lawmakers want special session

Gov. Jay Inslee and other Democrats are waiting to see what Congress does.

Enumclaw council cancelled

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Enumclaw council cancelled

The Aug. 24 meeting will not be held.

Enumclaw woman died in car fire outside Buckley

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Enumclaw woman died in car fire outside Buckley

It’s unclear what led to Chelsea Ulrich leaving the road and crashing her car.

City looking to direct Boise Creek away from golf course

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City looking to direct Boise Creek away from golf course

Re-channeling the creek will benefit both golfers and salmon, who need a less debris-chocked path upstream.

Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | July 28 - Aug. 6

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | July 28 – Aug. 6

A fire at a homeless camp, abandoned animals, and a threatened officer.

DOH report shows COVID-19 rates are plateauing

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DOH report shows COVID-19 rates are plateauing

Masks are working, and the infection rate is hovering around one.

The COVID-19 outbreak closed schools statewide last spring and has led to many school districts opting for remote learning in the fall. Pictured: A Decatur High School staff member takes cover from the rain while celebrating the graduating class of 2020 in June. File photo

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Study: Virus cases must drop for state’s schools to safely reopen

Bringing students back in any capacity will lead to new infections, the report found.

Alki Beach. Photo by Alabastro Photography

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Heat wave is on the way this weekend

Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s on Sunday.

Buckley’s six-year street plan includes plenty for bridge, trail

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Buckley’s six-year street plan includes plenty for bridge, trail

The council also banned the use of “unmanned aircraft” that can take pictures or audio.