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KC Sheriff’s Office needs to modify use-of-force notifications, report says

Office of Law Enforcement Oversight’s report includes seven recommendations.

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Enumclaw local Travis Gaertner has earned two gold medals at the Paralympics for basketball; since he took up cycling, he’s earned four bronze medals at the UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships.

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Local Travis Gaertner competing in Paris Paralympics

He was first famous for taking the gold in Paralympic basketball; now he’s known around the world for…

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Free vaccines available for all kids in South King County

Go-Vax Kids, in collaboration with others, is hosting free vaccine events.

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A photo from the January 2023 site inspection of the Parker Hannifin facility in Enumclaw. Pictured is a pipe discharging water into a drainage ditch, although facility staff have noted in quarterly reports for the last several years that there was no discharge being made into the ditch.

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EPA fines Enumclaw Parker Hannifin facility for water discharge violations

The $64,000 fine failed to monitor and test their water discharge into Newaukum Creek.

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Pictured, left to right, is Seattle firefighter Brian Shaner, St. Elizabeth Hospital President Danna Shaner, and their twin sons Noah and Matt. Contributed photo

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Introducing St. Elizabeth’s new president

Danna Shaner started out as a nurse; now she’s the head of an award-winning rural hospital

Gov. Jay Inslee. COURTESY PHOTO, Office of the Governor

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Former Auburn man sentenced for threatening to kill Inslee

Slaughter lived in Auburn at the time of a prior case in 2021, involving threats to former Seattle…

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Congressional District 8 incumbent Schrier to face Goers in November

Democrat Schrier winning primary with 51% of vote; Republican Goers at 44% to each advance

DK Metcalf shares a fist bump with a young fan. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten.

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Seahawks 2024 preseason: Competitive high-intensity atmosphere

Coach Mike Macdonald: “If we get in a scrap here and there, it’s understandable.”

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Election night results: LD 5’s Hunt, Hargrove leading | Aug. 7 update

And the Buckley EMS levy lid lift is passing handily.

Cockfighting roosters are "altered" in order to reduce injuries and keep the bird fighting for longer. Screenshot courtesy Pierce County Sheriff's Department

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230 roosters rescued from suspected international cockfighting ring in Buckley

The owners of the undisclosed home are at large; they may face several felony charges, including animal cruelty.

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The Mason Jar Farm is just one of many local fresh produce vendors selling their wares at the Enumclaw Plateau Farmers Market; pictured at the booth is Farmer Steve.

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Enumclaw Plateau Farmers Market: The growing biz sees growing sales

The market is on track to break all records set from last year.

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King County Sheriff’s Office modifies pursuit policy

Initiative 2113 was passed in the Washington State Legislature in May 2024.

Three people were trapped in their vehicles after a dump truck rolled over and hit an SUV last Friday, Aug. 2. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department

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Dump truck rollover on Friday; three needed extraction

Everyone involved was rescued and transported away in stable condition.