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King County Councilman Reagan Dunn lobbied for Enumclaw organizations to receive thousands in county grants. File photo

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Enumclaw organizations receive thousands in grants

$31,500 will be going to eight local nonprofits and sports groups.

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Plateau police blotter | Oct. 20 – Nov. 3

A triple-agency response to a DUI crash in Enumclaw, a disabled dump truck in Black Diamond, and numerous…

Buckley's community center, which holds the city's council chambers. File photo

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Buckley continues budget talks

The city expects 7% less in its general fund next year.

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A few dozen St. Elizabeth hospital nurses, off duty, and their families and friends held an information picket last Thursday to protest high nurse-patient ratios, unsafe working conditions, and low pay.

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‘It is strictly not safe’; local nurses picket St. Elizabeth working conditions

Editor’s note: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health provided comments to the Courier-Herald after print deadline. This article has been…

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Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell concedes to Leesa Manion in King County prosecutor race

Ferrell has three years remaining in his term as mayor.

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Enumclaw’s Forest Service office, which serves as a home base for permanent staff, seasonal workers, and volunteers, may close in 2024. Opponents against the move say this will drastically affect the area’s natural recreation services and upkeep.

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Forest Service again moves to close local office

The office was planned to close three decades ago, but a cost analysis of moving staff to North…

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Use of force policy changes recommended for King County Sheriff’s Office

By Dec. 1, law enforcement agencies must either adopt the model policy or adopt a policy consistent with…

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State parks announce free days

The first is scheduled for Jan. 1, 2023.

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Office of Law Enforcement Oversight not satisfied with KC Sheriff’s body-worn camera policy

OLEO said while it supports a body-worn camera policy, the KCSO’s current policy is insufficient.

Julie Anderson, left, and Steve Hobbs, right.

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Steve Hobbs holds early lead in secretary of state race

Election 2022

Kim Schrier (D) and Matt Larkin (R). Courtesy photos

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Schrier leads Larkin in race for 8th Congressional District

Election 2022

Candidates for Washington’s 5th Legislative District. Top Rep. Bill Ramos (l) and Ken Moninski; Bottom: Chad Magendanz (l) and Rep. Lisa Callan. Courtesy photos.

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Incumbents pull ahead in 5th Legislative District

Democrat Reps. Bill Ramos and Lisa Callan lead Republican challengers in race for re-election.