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The carnival rides at the King County Fair are always a hit. Photo by Joshua Solorzano

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King County Fair is back, and is looking to grow

The oldest fair west of the Mississippi is open for business July 11-14 at the Enumclaw Expo Center

Fuse Washington created the tongue-in-cheek ‘Save Our Yachts’ website to poke fun at those pushing a ballot measure to repeal the capital gains tax that is paid by the state’s super wealthy. (Screenshot)

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Attack websites seep into WA election battles

Such undertakings tend to change few minds and can incite a backlash, especially in communities where negative campaigning…

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U.S. men’s national soccer team has time to turn it around. Can they?

After getting ‘grouped’ in Copa America, the U.S. needs to find momentum heading toward World Cup.

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Trash and various debris at a Green River homeless encampment in unincorporated King County along 94th Place South between Kent and Auburn.

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Landmark Supreme Court decision criminalizes homelessness

In King County, there are about 16,385 people experiencing homelessness on any given night.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still
The Enumclaw Police Department will be using a $40,000 grant in order to purchase more drones with thermal imaging capabilities in order to help pursue suspects or perform rescues.

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EPD received grant for more thermal vision drones

Local officers hope the new drones will aid in the apprehension of car thieves.

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The Enumclaw School District FOCUS committee has met eight times to discuss what the district’s needs will be for the next two decades, and offer solutions as to how to address them.

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ESD community FOCUS committee discussing redistricting among other capacity solutions

Black Diamond Elementary is running out of space for the fast-growing Ten Trails community.

The use and sale of consumer fireworks are prohibited in the unincorporated areas of King County, but several cities in the county host a professional fireworks show for the public on July 4. File photo

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Fourth of July weekend weather: Sunny skies and warm highs

In light of preventable drownings, King County officials are urging the public to be cautious at rivers, lakes…

Billy Clinkingbeard with his wife Baratyah and children Liam and Mila after receiving his tenth All Around Logger award. Photo courtesy

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Clinkingbeard remains champ at the 50th Log Show | Slideshow

The ten-time All Around Logger winner placed first in speed climbing, obstacle bucking, tree topping, double bucking, and…

Traffic slows as it moves around the bend of northbound I-5 through north Everett on May 22, 2024. (Sound Publishing file photo)

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Washington’s population exceeds 8 million

More than 68% of the growth occurred in the state’s five largest metropolitan counties

A gray wolf. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

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Vote nears on ending ‘endangered’ status for WA wolves

The Department of Fish and Wildlife’s recommendation is to downlist wolves from “endangered” to “sensitive.”

Enumclaw’s new Transportation Improvement Program lists out planned transportation projects from 2025 - 2030. Screenshot

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Marshall Avenue, Porter and McHugh intersection slated for improvements

Enumclaw releases a Transportation Improvement Plan every year — here’s what’s expected for 2025 - 2030.

Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson is escorted out of the courtroom following the guilty verdict at his murder trial June 27, 2024. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times / Pool)

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Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson guilty of murder

Jury reached a verdict in the case of first Washington police officer to be tried under Initiative 940.

Rescue crews had to hike to rescue a man in a recent ATV rollover. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department

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Enumclaw Fire Department rescues man in ATV rollover

Multiple agencies were involved in the rescue, which resulted in an airlift to Harborview Medical Center.