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An expert from Piper Sandler, an investment banking company, said passing the $243 million bond would result in a $4.19 per $1,000 in assessed value, lower than the previous estimate of $4.67. Image courtesy Enumclaw School District

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Enumclaw School District puts bond on February ballot

Voters may be happy to hear experts have decreased the bond tax rate estimate.

Canada lynx. (Photo courtesy of David Moskowitz)

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New partnership conducts research on state’s Canada lynx population

Washington lists the animal as endangered.

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Charges for Michael Joseph Lissy include possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and immoral communication with a minor.

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The Sequel bookseller arrested on suspicion of child porn possession, solicitation

Michael Lissy was arrested Nov. 30.

The Kautz Glacier, as seen from Paradise. Image courtesy the National Park Service

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Citing low staffing, Mount Rainier park reduces access to Paradise to weekends this winter

Access to the rest of the park remains unchanged.

A screenshot of the sign-up page for Buckley Alert.

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Buckley launches new emergency alert system

You can now get alerts for natural disasters and other public safety alerts.

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Property taxes: what you can expect in 2023 and beyond

Rising property values mean your annual bill will almost definitely increase — but higher tax rates may add…

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Briefly | Nov. 30

A note about the Enumclaw Forest Service office.

This photo is from 2019, but Enumclaw could look like it this week if forecasts of snow transpire. Prepare now and be careful on the road. Photo by Ray Miller-Still.

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Winter Storm Watch issued across eastern Puget Sound, including the Plateau

Snow from 4 to 8 inches is possible over Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Foothills Trail users can look forward to walking over the White River on a new bridge come spring 2024; this is a rendering of what the bridge could look like.

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Foothills Trail receives funding for bridge construction

The bridge will hopefully be open to foot traffic in spring 2024.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Crime, climate, abortion on docket in legislative session warm-up

Washington lawmakers will hold 39 hearings this week. Nearly all will be conducted in person, which hasn’t happened…

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In this photo taken on or around 1978, Chuck Morrison (right) sits with his niece Krisi Stiffler, wife Mary Morrison and niece Lisa Stiffler.

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Chuck Morrison, local advocate for wilderness and recreation, dies at 71

Chuck Morrison, a retiree of the shipping industry who led efforts to preserve and promote the wild places…

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