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Study: Lead exposure linked to kitchen cookware from Afghan refugees in King County

The issue was first noticed in Afghan children in King County, but more communities may be at risk.

Ellie DeGroot is your Class 2A state champion in the 300- and 100-meter hurdles. She set personal records in both events at the track and field championships last week. Photo by Michael Dashiell, Sequim Gazette.

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Enumclaw’s DeGroot takes first in 100-, 300-meter hurdles; EHS tennis duo takes eighth

Editor’s note: Due to space constraints, this article was shortened in print. The full version continues below.

Butch Holman, an Enumclaw resident with cystic fibrosis, is performing a grueling workout in honor of a Navy SEAL this Memorial Day weekend. Photo by Alex Bruell

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This Memorial Day weekend, a story of strength

Born with cystic fibrosis, Butch Holman has worked hard to prepare his body for The Murph, a grueling…

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King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, who is running for U.S. Congress in the 8th District, speaks to supporters in March. Photo courtesy of Dunn’s Facebook campaign page

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Against the grain: Reagan Dunn holds the torch for King County conservatives

What it means to be the top Republican in a liberal King County government.

Enumclaw's Fourth of July parade is always a hit, so make sure to grab your spot on Cole Street early. Photo by  Kevin Hanson

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Plateau and beyond exploding with summer events

From the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus to Black Diamond’s Labor Days festival, there should be enough local event…

Samantha Burrow stands in her no-frills office at the Enumclaw Jail, from where she helps inmates talk through their troubles and plan for their release. Photo by Alex Bruell

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For Enumclaw jail inmates, help from someone who gets it

New jail care navigator wants to help inmates find success after custody

World War II veterans in Auburn, Wash. File photo

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Washington ranks 7th among states for number of World War II veterans

12,364 WWII veterans are living in the state, with a total population of 517,912 military veterans.

The Buckley City Council meets on May 24, 2022 at the city senior center. File photo by Alex Bruell.

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Housing affordability presentation draws ire from Buckley councilmember

City councilmember Ron Smith lambasted the report, which outlined housing needs in the city.

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

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Briefly | May 25

COVID testing sites closing, and an Enumclaw meeting update.

Coach Anna Rose, Alle Kelmkow, Sophie Ross, Abby Rose, state champion Brooke Gelinas, Brooke Mahler, Lexie Mahler, Emily Moser. Photo courtesy White River High School

Sports

White River girls golf nail state championship

The boys team secured third.

Incumbants Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-31, Rep. Drew Stokesbary, R-31, Rep. Eric Robertson, R-31, and U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier, 8th Congressional District.

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Here’s who you can vote for in the August primaries

Incumbants Kim Schrier, Phil Fortunato, Drew Stokesbary and Eric Robertson will all see competition this year.

Trees separating the Enumclaw library parking lot from the nearby field have already been cut down, and grinding will soon begin in preparation of that field turning into a parking lot. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw library parking lot closed until May 25

The lot is closed as trees are felled and stumps ground down.