King County Council member recently mailed out a notice of the possible dissolution of the Enumclaw Park and Recreation Service Area special tax district to local residents. Image courtesy Reagan Dunn's office

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Decades-old special parks taxing district to ‘likely’ dissolve

The taxing district hasn’t been active for decades after a failed attempt to find funds for a community…

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King County Council approves $5 million in funding for youth mental health

CDC statistics show increased mental health emergencies among youth during the pandemic.

Pictured is Preston Pederson, who managed to net his calf in 2019s tie down roping event in just 8.48 seconds. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Pro Rodeo needs volunteers before the big weekend

Head to enumclawprorodeo.com to sign up for selling tickets, handing out wristbands, or taking care of athletes at…

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King County’s small farmers need livestock processing options

Carnation Farms’ processing plant was a critical resource for many small livestock producers.

The Goats and Garlic Festival will feature — what else — all varieties of garlic, plus baby miniature goats to pet. Pictured holding up harvested garlic are Hayes Kelly, Henry Kelly, Cash Cunningham. Photo courtesy Venise Cunningham

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Goats and Garlic Fest returns after three year break

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A map showing the expanding areas of wildfire risk in the region. Red areas indicate the greatest wildfire risk areas. (Courtesy of Washington Department of Natural Resources)

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King County releases first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Strategy

Amid expanding fire risks, the plan makes recommendations for agencies across the region.

The Mud Mountain Dam Fish Passage facility can handle hundreds of thousands of fish during peak run years. It was updated in 2021, but might get $10.6 million next year for repairs and upgrades. Image courtesy Army Corps of Engineers

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Mud Mountain Dam fish passage may receive millions in upgrades, repairs

The 2023 Energy and Water appropriations bill is expected to be voted on by Congress by the end…

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Office of Law Enforcement Oversight director issues statement on behavioral health response

Calls for non-law-enforcement teams to respond to non-violent emergencies related to mental health.

Jay Hill (cowboy hat) and Bill Petersen, warehouse supervisors at the Sumner Food Bank, unload food for families on July 13 in the parking lot of the Buckley Eagles’ hall atop their truck from the Sumner Food Bank. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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Buckley volunteers, local foodbanks help families make ends meet

The twice-monthly food giveaways happen at the Buckley Eagles parking lot.

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Housing First: ‘What if we do nothing about homelessness?’ | Podcast

A podcast about King County’s Health Through Housing initiative.

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Teen who caused late-year EHS lockdown sentenced

Jacob Bainton’s sentence of a year incarceration has been suspended while he goes through mental health and drug…

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Free vaccination events provide required back-to-school immunizations

In 2021, 13% fewer vaccinations were administered to King County children ages 4-5.

A kindergarten student at Panther Lake Elementary raises her hand during attendance on the first day of in-person learning on March 15, 2021. The DOH updated guidance that students and staff who return from isolation must wear masks in school for five days. Photo by Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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DOH releases COVID-19 updates for Washington K-12 schools, child care

The Department of Health guidance update includes required five-day isolation for positive COVID tests.