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‘One-person crime wave’ sentenced for ghost gun and fentanyl | King County Crime Dive podcast

Also in this episode, a 17-year-old boy is injured while “surfing” on a vehicle.

Heavy traffic northbound on 1-5 in Everett, Washington on August 31, 2022. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

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Go early or late to beat Memorial Day weekend traffic

AAA projects busy airports, ferries and roads over the holiday weekend this year, though still below pre-pandemic counts.

Plateau voting precincts in King County. Image courtesy King County

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Plateau strongly rejected King County crisis center proposal

Overall, nearly three out of four local voters didn’t want to fund the $1.25 billion project

1313 Griffin Avenue will be the new home of the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation. However, the mural on the side is unable to be saved during renovations, so a photo will be displayed in the building instead. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Rainier Foothills Foundation announces move to Griffin Avenue

Three-quarters of a year after the initial announcement, the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation is finally moving into a…

The Enumclaw School District hosted Enumclaw and Black Diamond police, the Enumclaw Fire Department, and the King County Office of Emergency Management at a recent roundtable about active shooter preparedness. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District

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ESD, police hosted active shooting response tabletop | Enumclaw School District

The district plans to continually update and review these emergency plans to keep students and families safe.

There will be nine distilleries attending this year’s Old Fashioned Fest at the Wilkeson Simple Goodness Sisters soda shop, all vying to make the best cocktail. Image courtesy Simple Goodness Sisters

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Who can make the best Old Fashioned?

The Simple Goodness Sisters Soda Shop in Wilkeson is holding a second annual drink festival on May 20.

Blotter bug

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Enumclaw police blotter | May 4 – 8

A burglary in progress, numerous nuisance calls, and confusion about security.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still 
The 2022 Enumclaw Farmer’s Market started off slow due to an unseasonable amount of rain, resulting in less-than-usual produce, so here’s a picture of the 2021 season and Garibo’s Farm, which is not signed up as a vendor this year (at least, not yet).

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Five years strong — Enumclaw Farmer’s Market returns

Double the number of vendors will be setting up shop on First Street this year over 2022.

Lightning hit a tree off Roberts Drive in Black Diamond last night around 11 p.m. Photo courtesy Michael Primm

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Lightning strike closed Roberts Drive between library, SR 169

A tree was hit during last night’s storm, sending up flames before it crashed onto the highway.

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Police bust couple behind massage businesses | King County Crime Dive podcast

In this episode, a pair of King County residents have been charged with promoting prostitution and operating nearly…

Chris Waugh makes a shot at the No. 9 hole at the Farmer’s Park disc golf course in Enumclaw, which has been upgraded since spring 2022. Residents can take a survey on Enumclaw parks and recreation to determine what other parks could get some TLC. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw wants your opinion on housing, parks

Take two quick surveys to help the city improve its services and programs for residents

The Green River, where a swimmer was swept away and drowned the summer of 2022. Image courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department.

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Don’t let the heat fool you: Rivers pose cold-water threat this time of year

Advice from local rescue agencies on how to stay safe while cooling off.

Joann and Allan Thomas leaving the federal court building in Seattle after being ordered to pay more than $926,000 in restitution and forfeiture for stealing local taxpayer money. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Thomases ordered to pay full restitution in drainage district tax fraud case

Allan and Joann Thomas will have to pay more than $923,000 in restitution and forfeiture.