Adam Olson standing in front of Olson's Meats numerous Northwest Meat Processors Association championship awards. Adam sausages also earned the grand champion title in the national American Cured Meats Championships in 2011. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Olson’s Meats named grand champion for ham, snacks in regional meats contest

Once again, Olson’s Meats and Smokehouse walked away from a regional meat competition with a couple grand champion…

Re-enactment of first responders treating an overdose (File photo)

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WA health officials recommend having overdose reversing drug on hand amid alarming increase in drug-related deaths

WSDOH reports a 66 percent increase in drug overdoses since 2019.

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Mount Rainier park approves nine new lahar monitoring stations

The new monitors can give local communities up to 10 extra minutes to evacuate in case of a…

White River High School’s Princess Julia Schmidt, center, waves to crowds as the parade rolls through Sumner on April 9. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Photo gallery: Buckley makes its mark at Pierce County’s Daffodil Parade

Drums, dancing, and daffodils filled the air in Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner and Orting

Tulalip council members and tribal members watch as Governor Jay Inslee signs bill HB 1571 into law at the Tulalip Resort on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Tulalip, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

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New alert system aims to bring home missing Indigenous people

Gov. Jay Inslee signed a law creating the new system. Families of the missing and murdered say it’s…

Enumclaw Mayor Jan Molinaro giving his State of Enumclaw speech at City Hall on Thursday, April 7. The speech can be watched online at cityofenumclaw.net. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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The State of Enumclaw: Achievements of 2021 and projects for 2022 and beyond

The city is in good financial health, says Mayor Jan Molinaro, which should mitigate a forecasted economic slowdown…

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King County to offer grants for innovative recycling, reuse and waste reduction project proposals

Proposers are eligible for $20,000 to $300,000 per project, the deadline for applicants is May 6.

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Sound Transit announces end of Teamsters’ strike that stopped concrete deliveries to projects across the region

The strike has resulted in more than 4,300 missed concrete deliveries, according to the agency.

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: Story of a police officer charged with murder | King County Local Dive

Special podcast series explores Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson’s role in the death of Jesse Sarey.

Patrons deliver Pursuit Distilling's new Railroad Ave. taproom a busy night on Friday, March 25, the day after its grand opening. Photos by Alex Bruell

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Pursuit Distilling opens downtown tasting room

New daily alcohol limits and the loosening of retail taxes are helping the business thrive

Left: Patti Cole-Tindall, middle: Charles Kimble, right: Reginald Moorman (Courtesy of King County)

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Three final candidates identified for King County Sheriff as recruitment moves into the last phase

The county has announced public forums for community members to engage in the process.

The Buckley Police Department, located at 146 S Cedar St.

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Bodycams coming to Buckley PD

Officers could be wearing them as early as September

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King County to audit eviction prevention and rental assistance payments made during pandemic

DCHS says they gave out a unprecedented $318.5 million in funds to thousands of households.