Buckley Fire Department Volunteers. Left to right top row Lieutenant Lucas Ross, Lieutenant Jody Lovejoy, Lieutenant. Brian Rucshner, Firefighter Dave Riggsby, Captain Angie Riggsby, Lieutenant Adam Gallion, Firefighter Rick Haulet, Lieutenant Erik Brandenburger, Firefighter Beck Hannon, Lieutenant Mike Williamson, Firefighter Connor Smith, Lieutenant Emilie Wagner, Lieutenant Jacob Wagner, and Assistant Chief Johan Olson. Left to right bottom row Firefighter Stephen Bair, Chief Eric Skogen, Chaplain Lori Noel, Firefighter Krystal Robbins, Firefighter Cooper Chesley, and Firefighter Haley Armstrong. Photo Courtesy of Eric Skogen

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Buckley Fire Department is 90% volunteer-run

While many volunteers love the area they serve, turnover is high and response times can be slow

A King County Local Services survey asks about how the county can support public and community safety, amongst other topics. Screenshot

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King County wants to know how it can support unincorporated program, services needs

A recently-released survey will help determine how county dollars flow in coming years

Local residents opposed to the transitional home for sex offenders, “Garden House”, and its resident Stevan Knapp celebrated when he was removed last July. Many people picketed Garden House in late February. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Resident of Enumclaw transitional home for sex offenders will not return

Stevan Knapp was removed from Garden House in July due to “credible threats” to his safety; a judge…

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A screenshot of the Aug. 14 Enumclaw School District board meeting recording, where Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey discussed his proposed FOCUS committee.

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Enumclaw School District moves forward with planning citizen advisory committee

The FOCUS Committee will look 20 years into the future and help guide ESD’s future capitol improvement projects

Enumclaw High School Thrive club. Photo Courtesy of Thrive Club

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$12,000 awarded to Enumclaw Schools substance use prevention club

Local youths are leading the way to educate their peers about the dangers of alcohol, marijuana, and other…

The fatal crash this morning occurred just a mile east of Greenwater. Image courtesy Pierce County Sheriff’s Department

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Officers investigating fatal crash outside Greenwater

Pierce County deputies found what they believe to be the remains of three people after putting out the…

The detour will be used for the weekend of Aug. 18 and the second weekend of September 2023. Image courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.

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All lanes of I-405 between Bellevue-Renton closed for the weekend

From Coal Creek Parkway in Bellevue to Sunset Boulevard in Renton, I-405 is closed for 55 hours, starting…

Left to right, incumbent Lori Metschan lost the recent primary race to challengers Ben Stouffer and Tonya Pettit.

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Election deep dive: What areas supported which candidates, levy measures

Enumclaw School District Director 4 incumbent Lori Metschan enjoyed a voting lead around Black Diamond, but challenger Tonya…

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Foothills Bridge segments in place

The “Network Arch” was installed on Aug. 17

Seahawks QB Geno Smith keeps his eyes down field. (Maria Dorsten Photography)

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Seahawks fans come out in droves for Kids Day

Hawks close out public practices and will face the Dallas Cowboys on Aug. 19 for their final preseason…

Firefighters from four agencies extinguished a brush fire Wednesday evening, Aug. 16 in the 3300 block of South 260th Street on the West Hill in Kent. COURTESY PHOTO, Puget Sound Fire

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Firefighters extinguish brush fire on West Hill in Kent

Fire broke out Tuesday evening, Aug. 16; four fire departments responded

Photo Courtesy of Enumclaw Chevron
On July 22, burglars broke into the Enumclaw Chevron, stealing various products, cash, and attempting to break into an ATM.

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Burglars hit Enumclaw Chevron again

In the span of a month, there were two more burglaries, and the manager is fed up