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Briefly | May 15

A trial update and a correction.

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Feds indict 9 South King County residents on drug trafficking charges

Those accused from Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Enumclaw

A screenshot of King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn speaking about a proposed amendment for the proposed $20 minimum wage ordinance. (Screenshot)

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King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated areas

Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be…

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Last weekend’s sun was perfect for heading to Maris Farms’ final Baby Animals and Blooms Days, which ran on weekends from April 27 through Mother’s Day. The farm always has something to offer kids and families, but the annual springtime event brings out baby animals to pet and fields of flowers to frolic through. Pictured is Emma and her older sister Eleanor sniffing the last of the tulips available for picking; Lyric speeding down the Mega Slide; and Adrienne Stuart and son Charlie sharing the feeding duties with one of the farm’s 8-week-old Nigerian Dwarf Goats, which was a new offer this year.

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Tiptoeing through tulips and cuddling some kids | Slideshow

Maris Farms’ Baby Animals and Blooms event is over, but if you missed it, make sure to check…

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The King County Council at its Nov. 28, 2023 meeting, which included a public comment period on the proposed $20 minimum wage.

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King County to vote on unincorporated $20 minimum wage this Tuesday

Only large businesses would have to start paying the new wage in January, but smaller businesses will be…

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Lydia’s Cakes and Confections is making a return visit to the Enumclaw Plateau Farmer’s Market, along with many other sweet-tooth-focused vendors.

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Enumclaw Plateau Farmer’s Market again doubles in size for its sixth year

It’s shaping up to be another record-breaking year.

The Stamp Out Hunger event is every second Saturday in May - which means it's this Saturday, May 11. Image courtesy the National Association of Letter Carriers

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Annual Letter Carriers’ food drive this Saturday

All donations will go to Plateau Outreach Ministries.

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Former astronaut Dr. Tammy Jernigan speaking at White River School District’s Mountain Meadow Elementary school about her time in space.

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Astronaut Tammy Jernigan visits Mountain Meadow Elementary

Elementary schoolers asked her questions about the five times she went to space: here are her answers.

Photo of an assistant referee. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Amateur refs and umpires deserve more respect | Bench Talk with Ben Ray

Imagine you show up to do a hobby that you enjoy, and other people show up and just…

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Abril Mitchell-Ward moved into the Enumclaw 4plex last November, after experiencing homeless and an untenable living situation in another affordable housing unit. She met with Rep. Kim Schrier on April 25 to speak about her housing experience.

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Schrier visits low-income housing units after securing grant funding

Nearly $500,000 is going toward upgrading four 1980s-era apartments.

Green River. File photo

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Project targets major flooding of Green River

The risk posed to the 21-mile corridor could affect more than 27,000 residents and the stability of 28,000…

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A closeup of a Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day rider at Box Canyon.

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RAMROD back on – but with some changes

A pilot program will have bikers going clockwise around (and through) the mountain in the early fall.

Gov. Inslee announces the $45 million EV rebate program on April 23. Courtesy image

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Governor announces rebate program for EV purchases

Washington is the first state to prioritize low-cost leases for electric vehicles.