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Auditor’s report finds racial disparities in King County Sheriff’s Office performance

BIPOC individuals are arrested and subjected to police use of force disproportionately, report finds

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Enumclaw School District rolls out bond scenarios

The least expensive bond, for just the district’s “essential and immediate needs”, comes in at $175 million.

The flagpole outside Wilkeson Town Hall flies the American flag, the Washington State flag and the LGBT Pride flag on Wednesday June 8. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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Despite brouhaha, Wilkeson proudly flies LGBT flag

Despite an act of vandalism, the town of Wilkeson is still flying the LGBT Pride flag this month,…

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The Courier-Herald’s annual ‘Best Of’ contest is live

Make sure to nominate your favorite business, service, or person by July 7.

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Teen arrested after causing Enumclaw school lockdowns

Jacob Bainton has been charged with DUI, reckless endangerment, displaying a weapon on school property, and disturbing school…

The Washington State Supreme Court recently made a landmark ruling on police interactions in State v. Palla Sum.

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Washington Supreme Court: Race, ethnicity a factor in determining police stops

The ruling will likely have implications for police, attorneys and judges around the state.

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Pictured are the Blues Brothers performing in Buckley in 2019. They will not be performing this year on the Plateau. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Free summer concerts, movies and more in Enumclaw, Buckley and Black Diamond

All three cities have plans for family fun outdoors this summer, and best of all, it’s free.

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Report examines King County Sheriff’s Office misconduct investigations

Ninety-one employees had multiple allegations of misconduct made against them in 2021.

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King County to use electric heavy duty trucks to transport garbage with lower emissions

Among the first Class 8 battery-electric trucks in America operated by a waste management agency.

White River graduates toss their caps in the air at the end of their graduation ceremony. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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Photo gallery: White River graduates

312 seniors in White River High School’s class of 2022 graduated Tuesday, June 7 at the Washington State…

From left to right: Text Back, Board at School, Road Rage, Shark Week and Open Your Eyes were just a few of the dozen films premiered by White River High School Students at their first school film festival.

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White River goes to the movies

Students debuted a dozen films to the public at the Buckley school’s first student film festival.

A 19 year-old was recently arrested after causing four Enumclaw School District schools to go on modified lockdown. His bike has been impounded. Photo by Alex Bruell

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19 year-old arrested after Enumclaw School District lockdowns

The Black Diamond resident was arrested with throwing stars, a BB gun, and a compound bow with one…