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The Enumclaw library started a Little Green Library last August. It’s grown into a Little Seed Library, which will be seasonal, but you can still donate and adopt plants year-round.

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Grow your gardening knowledge with a new Little Seed Library

A sees exchange event is scheduled for Feb. 12 at the Enumclaw library.

Mountain View Fire and Rescue recently announced its intent to cancel its contract with the city of Black Diamond, citing the costs of fully-staffing Station 98 (pictured) in the growing city. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Mountain View Fire and Rescue moves to terminate contract with Black Diamond — again

The fire department says it costs $2.8 million to staff the city’s fire station, but the city pays…

The Britschgi family at the Jan. 28 Buckley City Council meeting receiving a street sign in honor of Bob Britschgi’s service to the city and its community. 
Photo courtesy Ashley Britschgi

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Britschgi first among several residents to be honored with Buckley street names

Bob Britschgi was a renowned logger, volunteer firefighter, and Log Show organizer.

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Black Diamond City Council Agenda | Feb. 6

City officials are continuing to interview possible appointees to the council, and other items.

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Community emergency response program coming to Wilkeson

Learn how to help your city during a disaster event this March.

One of the Donald Loomis Memorial Clothing Bank’s fashionistas will be Belle Schrader, 8, who was working with volunteer Alexa Smith last Saturday picking an outfit. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Donald Loomis Clothing Bank celebrates 30 years of keeping Buckley fashionable

Join the nonprofit this Friday, Jan. 31, for a fundraiser and fashion show.

A mobile center from Bloodworks Northwest takes blood from Enumclaw resident Andy Bremmeyer, pictured in this 2019 photo. Sound Publishing file photo

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WA residents urged to donate blood due to ‘code red’ low levels

Four consecutive days of emergency low blood supplies has led to shortages needed for transfusions and treatment.

Employees work at Fall City’s Aroma Coffee Co. on Jan. 14, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Small businesses brace for higher minimum wage in King County

New wage for unincorporated areas went into effect Jan. 1, but the rules are still being determined.

The Boise X Connection Bridge on Mud SE Mud Mountain Road is expected to be closed from this summer to the fall. Photo courtesy King County

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Boise Creek bridge to close in the summer

The 1950s-era structure is rotting; construction of a new bridge will close road access to SR 410.

Tiny logo, tiny news. Photo courtesy Ray Miller-Still

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Briefly | Jan. 22

An update on new Enumclaw laws and two trial reschedulings.

Jeffrey Nelson receives his sentence Jan. 23 at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing

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Former Auburn cop sentenced to 16 years, 8 months for murder

A jury convicted him in June 2024 for second-degree murder after shooting Jesse Sarey in 2019

Members of the Costco Teamsters union rally outside Costco’s Issaquah headquarters, Jan. 23, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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Costco union workers rally outside shareholder meeting

The Costco Teamsters say they will strike if an agreement isn’t reached by Jan. 31.

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Volunteers and employees with Operation Tiny Home, Building Beyond the Walls, the Roots Collective, and other organizations celebrating Mike Lane’s new home, which was still receiving finishing touches as speeches were given.

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Buckley nonprofit, collective farm help give a veteran a new home

Mike Lane lived in a tiny house with no plumbing or electricity for ten years. His dream of…