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Brendan Lee Palmer was sentenced to nearly seven and a half years for vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving.

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Local sentenced to 89 months for deadly Halloween crash

Brendan Lee Palmer pled guilty to vehicular homicide, but charges of DUI were dropped.

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Plateau police blotter | Jan. 19 – 26

An elusive truck in Buckley, a thwarted shoplift in Enumclaw, and a recovered excavator in Black Diamond.

Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-31, Rep. Drew Stokesbary, R-31, and Rep. Eric Robertson, R-31.

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What Plateau legislators are pursuing this year in Olympia

Police chases, tax credits, graffiti, and emergency powers — check out what’s on the table this session.

The Enumclaw High auditorium was built in the 1970s, and hasn’t seen any major modernization efforts since the ’90s. Those who use it consider it functional at best, though it lacks many of the amenities and opportunities more modern performing arts centers can offer drama and theater tech students. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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A closer look: Inside EHS’ auditorium | Part 1

The facility lacks modern tech, hands-on learning opportunities, and floods; here’s what a new performing arts center could…

Newly sworn-in King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion. (File Photo)

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King County’s new prosecuting attorney announces task force units

Leesa Manion said the units are focused on public safety and “King County’s greatest areas of concern”

In this screenshot of a TVW recording, Washington State representative Tom Dent (R - Moses Lake) speaks during a conversation about the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (CACC) during a Jan. 9 meeting of the House Transportation Committee.

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‘We’re not finished:’ Legislators may take another crack at airport search

Rep. Tom Dent of Moses Lake says the current sites considered for a new airport “are wrong.”

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Plateau police blotter | Dec. 30 – Jan. 18

Eggings in Enumclaw, a very drunk driver in Buckley, and aid required at Lake Sawyer Park in Black…

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Briefly | Jan. 25

JOANN THOMAS APPEALS SENTENCE: Joann Thomas, who was sentenced to three years in prison for defrauding Enumclaw taxpayers…

First draft renderings of what the Enumclaw Community Center could look like from the outside; these images don't show the large tree on the corner of Cole Street and Initial Avenue or the nearby horse statue, but elected officials and architects say those will remain if the center is built. Images courtesy Cornerstone Architectural Group

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Enumclaw delays bond vote for proposed community center

Elected officials are also looking to form a Citizens Advocacy Committee to gather public opinion and promote the…

Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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King County Library System among top five digital circulating libraries in the world | KCLS

“The Last Thing He Told Me” and “Dune” are among the top five downloads of 2022.

The Rainier School in Buckley has been caring for people with mental disabilities since 1939, though originally under the name the Western State Custodial School. It was the first such facility in Washington state, though now it is one of four. Image courtesy The Rainier School

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In settlement, Rainier School agrees to closure of one program area

More than 50 residents will be affected

Foothills Rails to Trails Executive Director Shayla Miles, former Buckley Mayor Pat Johnson, former Enumclaw Mayor Liz Reynolds, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier, and King County Parks and Rec Director Warren Jimenez pose with their ceremonial shovels in front of the crowd gathered at the groundbreaking. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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‘Lets get ‘er done’ – Foothills Trail bridge construction begins

The bridge will connect Enumclaw to Buckley, and is another step in the dream to create a cross-state…

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

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Briefly | Jan. 18

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