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King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion testifying to the King County Council about budget cut impacts.

Northwest

King County budget deficit could bring big consequences

A new Senate bill related to property taxes is seen as one way to mitigate the effects.

A 23andMe 2013 genome testing kit. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia/Creative Commons

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How to delete genetic data from 23andMe

Washington state residents have a right to genetic data privacy and ability to request data deletion.

Daniel Rebollar and Vanny were reunited thanks to local Marilyn Nelson. Facebook photo

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Stolen dog found, returned to owner

Vanny was found in a neighborhood by Mud Mountain Road by a local.

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Slower is safer: Steps to increase traffic safety in South King County

11-mile corridor has a high number of collisions, many of them fatal.

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Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello with his drink from the Mount Rainier Creamery and talking with owners Ryan and Haylee Mensonides.

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Pierce County Executive Mello visits Buckley leaders

Executive Ryan Mello visited with the Mount Rainier Creamery and elected officials to find out how to improve…

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New catalytic converter law aimed at deterring theft in WA

The new law also creates specific and real penalties for people who don’t follow the rules.

Enumclaw’s Cooper Markham struck out 19 against Kentlake. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Enumclaw no-hits Kentlake: Cooper Markham strikes out 19

It may have been 45 degrees outside, but Markham was bringing the heat all game long.

Enumclaw’s city hall. Photo courtesy the city of Enumclaw

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Enumclaw wants to hear from public about BESS facilities

The public hearing on whether to zone battery energy storage systems is scheduled for April 14 at 7…

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Attending the March 24 ribbon cutting was Cindy Holston, Ashley Leano, Parks and Rec Director Alina Hibbs, Mayor Jan Molinaro, City Administrator Chris Searcy, Council member Anthony Wright, Jayme Wade, King County Council member Reagan Dunn’s Chief of Staff Cody Eccles, Pool Assistant Manager Anna Davenport, Pool Manger Suzy Holston, Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce Events Admin Assistant Elizabeth Morter, and Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce Director Kerry Solmonsen.

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Enumclaw celebrates pool project completion

Want to have a pool party? There’s a new party room, as well as family changing rooms and…

Numerous agencies were involved in recovering Zuleika Witron’s body, including Central Pierce Fire, Orting Swift Water, and Pierce County Sheriff Swift Water. Image courtesy Pierce County Sheriff’s Department

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Body of missing woman recovered in Carbon River

A female body was spotted by a volunteer drone operator the morning of March 28.

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Vanny, a black Pomeranian, was taken by a man on the Cal Magnusson trail on March 18.

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Dog stolen off Cal Magnusson trail

Daniel Rebollar and Vanny hike Mount Peak weekly, but their March 18 excursion turned into a tragedy.

Pierce County’s Superior Court is located in the Pierce County-City Building. Photo courtesy Pierce County

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Moore guilty of first degree murder of Bonney Lake woman

After killing Kayla Vallee, Duane Moore attempted to evade law enforcement in Buckley.

Pictured breaking ground at the Doc Tait Pavilion is Foothills Historical Society Treasurer Jean Contreras, Buckley City Council member Ron Smith, Pierce County Council member Dave Morell, former Buckley Mayor and Foothills Rails to Trails Secretary Pat Johnson, former state Rep. Eric Robertson, former Rails to Trails Executive Shayla Miles, Rails to Trails Board member Robin Partington, and Pepper Miles. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Ground broken on Buckley’s new Doc Tait pavilion

A small crowd gathered to honor “The Father of the Foothills Trail” on March 24.