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The members of rock band REO Speedwagon stand at the steps of Enumclaw City Hall. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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REO Speedwagon honored at city hall

It was a surprise family reunion of sorts, as the lead singer revealed he and Enumclaw’s mayor are…

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON Top honors went to Violet the goat, owned by James Graham of the Mount Si FFA chapter, during the annual Critter Crowning at the 2021 King County Fair. Opening-day attendance last year more than tripled from 2019, and the 2021 opening-day crowd was pegged at 7,500; two years prior, the fair’s first day saw 2,400 customers. The rodeo sold out, and more than 21,000 scones were sold. Even the vendor who services the center’s ATMs scrambled to find additional cash to keep machines stocked.

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What to expect for traffic during the King County Fair

Prepare for delays this weekend around the Expo Center.

The Black Diamond City Council chambers.

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In second vote, BD Council narrowly approves former councilor Edelman for police hiring commission

The first time around, the council was split - and the mayor, normally the tie-breaking vote, was absent.

Photos of Justin O’Leary leaked to and shared by WaNaziWatch (Screenshot from WaNaziWatch website)

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Online watchdog group gives a closer look at far-right extremists in King County

Justin O’Leary, of Des Moines, was recently arrested in Idaho with other members of Patriot Front.

From left to right, starting from the top row then moving to the bottom: Emet Ward, Kim Schrier, Reagan Dunn, Matt Larkin, Dave Chapman, Ryan Dean Burkett, Justin Greywolf, Keith Arnold, Patrick Dillon, Jesse Jensen and Scott Stephenson are all candidates for U.S. Representative for Washington’s 8th Congressional District this year. Photos submitted by candidates or taken from their campaign websites or other materials.

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Primary ballots mailed out this week; voters will choose whether to keep Schrier in 8th District

Local voters will choose who to send to congress, state legislature and more

Political campaign signs, as well as a sign for the Enumclaw Plateau Farmer's Market, are posted along Highway 410 in Enumclaw on a hot July afternoon. Mount Rainier appears in the background. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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Enumclaw clarifies temporary sign rules

Election season is here, so if you’re looking to get politically active, know where you can - and…

Photo courtesy Bob Duchaine The Let’s Roll Buckley trailer burned June 26 after a battery caught fire.

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Battery fire torches Let’s Roll Buckley trailer

An employee reportedly noticed the fire and evacuated customers in time to avoid injuries.

A large van was crushed by earthquake debris in a Seattle parking lot in this photo taken March 4, 2001. FEMA News Photo by Kevin Galvin

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Massive earthquake on Seattle Fault would bring catastrophic tsunami waves

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake could create a tsunami that would flood the Seattle shoreline in over 20 feet…

Judged by XII: A King County Local Dive podcast. The hands shown here belong to Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson, who has been charged with homicide in the 2019 death of Jesse Sarey.

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JUDGED BY XII: Auburn officer’s violent past presented in pretrial hearing

Episode 6 in this special podcast series that explores Jeffrey Nelson’s history of violent interactions with community members…

The 25 graduates stand during their graduation ceremony at White River High School.

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Twenty-five new firefighters graduate into Pierce County departments

More than two dozen new fresh-faced volunteer firefighters are ready to put out fires, pull people from wrecked…

Photo courtesy city of Enumclaw REO Speedwagon band members Bryan Hitt, Bruce Hall, Kevin Cronin, Dave Amato, and Neal Doughty.

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Enumclaw to REO Speedwagon: We will keep on loving you

The band will be receiving the keys to the city July 12.

An artist rendering of the future Foothills Trail pedestrian bridge. Image courtesy King County

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Foothills Trail pedestrian bridge passes final county council hurdle

Construction can begin as soon as August.

Several emergency departments dove into the Green River to recover the body of a missing swimmer Wednesday. Image courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department.

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Body of missing swimmer recovered

Recovery efforts downstream from the Green Rover Gorge went underway July 6.