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Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center.

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King County moves toward ending traditional youth detention

Committee members expressed concerns regarding youth leaving the center and causing additional harm. The committee also expressed concerns…

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Enumclaw’s Fantello Creamery was recently honored with A Greener World animal welfare certification, proving the farm’s dairy cows are well-cared for. Pictured is Paul Fantello and Luisa; all of the 20 cows have Italian names to honor Fantell’s grandmother.

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“Happy cows give great milk” — Fantello certified for animal wellness

A Greener World doesn’t hand out certifications willy-nilly, and their thumbs-up comes highly rated.

Buckley residents of all ages came out last September to participate in the annual Beautify Buckley event; pictured here are kids painting rocks to bring some color to their city. Beautify Buckley is one of many organizations that received grant money from the White River Hometown Fund this year. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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White River Hometown Fund announces grantees

The Fund had a record amount of grand money to aid local nonprofits and organizations feed, educate, and…

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King County Library System ranks 3rd in the world for digital checkouts

KCLS reports 8,863,118 digital titles checked out in 2023.

Banners in Enumclaw’s City Hall show off the proposed layout and exterior design of a possible community center. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Open houses on proposed community center planned for March

Enumclaw residents will vote on the $21 million project in April.

Charging papers for Buckley resident Laurence Rawdon.

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Buckley man charged with child rape

Laurence Lee Rawdon pleaded not guilty to nine charges last week.

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Trash and various debris at a Green River homeless encampment in unincorporated King County along 94th Place South between Kent and Auburn.

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King County Regional Homeless Authority’s Point-In-Time Count underway

The PIT Count is important to understand annual trends for the region and for the housing authority to…

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The Enumclaw Rotary and the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation met inside “The Foundation” on Jan. 15 to celebrate a grant of $70,000 so RFWF can finish renovations inside its new home.

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Enumclaw Rotary helps Rainier Foothills finish new building renovations

A new home for the local nonprofit is hoped to be open and operational in March.

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The Enumclaw pool will generally be open to the public through the next seven months of construction — just follow the signs to the back of the building to get inside.

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New pool entry way, party room construction underway

Work won’t affect swim programs - mostly - so make sure to check the city’s website and social…

A screenshot of the official complaint against Ross Heinzinger and Ashley Lewis, alleging the pair possessed illegal weapons, unlicensed silencers, and hundreds of fentanyl pills.

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Black Diamond couple arrested for alleged possession of automatic weapons, fentanyl distribution

The Department of Justice claims the investigation into Ross Heinzinger and Ashley Lewis reveals a larger direarm and…

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Life

Parkinson’s group looking for new members

The next support group meeting is this Saturday at the library.

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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion.

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King County prosecutor announces efforts to increase school safety

KCPAO says it plans to better work with schools and districts with legal matters involving students.

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Washington State Office of Homeless Youth awards $4.8 million in grants

Several programs in King County received grant funding.