Many houses use natural gas for heating, generating electricity and stovetop cooking. Photo via Pixabay.

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Enumclaw natural gas bills expected to rise $131 this fall

It’s related to the state’s Climate Commitment Act, which aims to reduce carbon emissions.

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The Rattray family, from left to right: Maddin and Addison, April, Kaitlin and Bill pose for a photo at their new ice cream shop in Buckley.

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Ice to meet you: The Scoop sells sweet and savory snacks on Main Street

There’s something sweet in the air in Buckley.

Buckley's Shelby Moore (center) poses with teammates during the U17 World Championships in Rome, Italy. She is flanked by Gabriella Gomez of Illinois (left) and Kaiulani Garcia of California.

Sports

Shelby Moore ranked top U.S. girl wrestler of the year

The Buckley wrestler has taken top honors for her performance on the mat.

Front of Silver Cloud Inn purchased in Redmond to serve as permanent supportive housing under the county’s Health Through Housing initiative. Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing

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King County officials reflect on Health Through Housing criticisms and goals

Dow Constantine and Leo Flor uphold belief in the housing first approach.

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Monkeypox cases in Washington are doubling nearly every week

Health officials suggest taking precautions to avoid getting infected with the virus.

Perseid meteor shower in August 2021. Photo courtesy of Nasa.gov/Bill Ingalls

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Meteor showers light up August nights in the Pacific Northwest

Stargazers can track Perseids at sites around Washington state.

Council member Beau Chevassus said that he ran for his position partly on advocating for health and fitness in Enumclaw; supporting a full gym at a potential community center would fulfill that promise, he said. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw council gives thumbs-up to start preliminary community center design

The design being drawn up will include space for Arts Alive!, the Enumclaw Chamber, the Senior Center, and…

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King County Local Dive: Toddler’s mom accused of murder; state targets invasive crabs

A new podcast for King County residents

The League of Women Voters of Seattle-King County hosted a candidate forum between Leesa Manion and Jim Ferrell in race for King County Prosecutor on July 21 at the Renton Civic Theatre. Courtesy photo

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King County prosecutor candidates discuss criminal justice issues facing the region

Jim Ferrell and Leesa Manion clash over restorative justice programs in the county.

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State’s response to monkeypox led Seattle doctor to visit Canada for vaccine

As of Aug. 3, at least 166 people in Washington had tested positive for the monkeypox virus.

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South King County mayors issue joint statement on ‘rising tide of crime and violence’

In their statement, the mayors called on the county and the state to take immediate measures.

Workers trimmed and cut down trees around the parking lot behind Arts Alive! and the Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce on July 25. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Parking lot construction on the east, west ends of downtown Enumclaw

Parking will be limited while the lots are resurfaced; a new lot is being built by the local…

Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction, Chris Reykdal (Courtesy of OSPI)

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OSPI announces plan to give working students credit towards graduation

The program is intended to recognize the skills and knowledge students acquire through employment.