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Auburn’s Phil Fortunato announces secretary of state run

District 31 Republican senator wants to test Washington’s voting registration system for weaknesses.

 

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Trooper shot in Kent ‘lucky to be alive,’ according to sources

Tourniquet had to be applied to his leg to save his life

 

Illegal guns and ammunition reportedly discovered at the home and storage unit of a Black Diamond couple. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Department of Justice

Black Diamond couple charged with possessing illegal weapons, distributing drugs

Department of Justice claims the investigation reveals a larger firearm and drug trafficking scheme.

 

Separate timed entry reservations are required for the Paradise Corridor on the south side of the park and the Sunrise Corridor in the northeast corner of the park off of SR410. Graphic courtesy National Park Service

And what name should we put you under? Mount Rainier to require summer reservations to visit

Be on the lookout for reservation releases this spring for trips in May through September.

Separate timed entry reservations are required for the Paradise Corridor on the south side of the park and the Sunrise Corridor in the northeast corner of the park off of SR410. Graphic courtesy National Park Service
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King County Agricultural commissioner lays out farming changes, challenges

Enumclaw woman appointed to 15-member board that advises King County Council, staff

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KCLS releases best books list of 2023

Librarians are always reading — here’s their top picks for this year.

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Should voters use unofficial ballot drop boxes?

King County does not recommend utilizing third-parties when it comes to ballots and elections.

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Unofficial ballot drop boxes open in Enumclaw

It’s unclear what will happen to the ballots if they are dropped off at two private businesses

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and King County Council member Reagan Dunn.

Reagan Dunn signs on with Ron DeSantis’ Washington campaign team

King County Council member says DeSantis is the ‘future of the Republican party’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and King County Council member Reagan Dunn.
Check Out Washington’s Adventure packs come with a Discover Pass educational materials, pocket guides, and a pair of binoculars. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

“Check Out Washington” with more Adventure Packs this summer

You can borrow a free Discover Pass, educational materials about state parks, and a pair of binoculars with your KCLS library card

Check Out Washington’s Adventure packs come with a Discover Pass educational materials, pocket guides, and a pair of binoculars. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks
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Third annual substance use disorder conference announced

The conference, organized by King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, will be held May 11.

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Allan Thomas, former Drainage District 5 commissioner and Enumclaw dairy farmer, walks away from the Western District of Washington federal courthouse in Seattle. He was sentenced Feb. 3 to 2.5 years in prison for his part in stealing more than $460,000 in taxes from locals. Photo by Ray Miller-Still, Sound Publishing

Enumclaw’s Allan Thomas gets 2.5 years in prison for tax fraud scheme

Former Drainage District 5 commissioner and his wife were convicted of stealing more than $460,000

Allan Thomas, former Drainage District 5 commissioner and Enumclaw dairy farmer, walks away from the Western District of Washington federal courthouse in Seattle. He was sentenced Feb. 3 to 2.5 years in prison for his part in stealing more than $460,000 in taxes from locals. Photo by Ray Miller-Still, Sound Publishing
Since she spent her birthday in the hospital, Columbia Bank held a gift drive so Vivan could celebrate her recovery after she got healthy. Contributed photo

Enumclaw mother urges AED laws after daughter suffers sudden cardiac arrest

A quick-thinking substitute and a readily-available AED saved Vivan Pearlman’s life.

Since she spent her birthday in the hospital, Columbia Bank held a gift drive so Vivan could celebrate her recovery after she got healthy. Contributed photo
An Axon body-worn police camera; not necessarily the cameras King County Sheriff’s Office will use. Photo courtesy Axon

Rep. Schrier secures $2 million for King County Sheriff’s Office

The money will be split between expanding the office’s Crisis Response Team and deploying body cameras.

An Axon body-worn police camera; not necessarily the cameras King County Sheriff’s Office will use. Photo courtesy Axon
King County’s Proposition No. 1, which aimed to lift a conservation levy to its fill 6.25 cents, is currently passing with 67.60% of the vote.

Elections: King County’s charter amendment, Prop No. 1 passing

Voters decide on conservation levy and changing election years.

King County’s Proposition No. 1, which aimed to lift a conservation levy to its fill 6.25 cents, is currently passing with 67.60% of the vote.
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Enumclaw man dies in rollover crash on SR 167 in Auburn

James W. Maclam was ejected from his car as it flipped over a barrier onto an onramp below.

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A map of various Land Conservation Initiative projects in King County. Dark blue spots represent natural lands; light blue, rivers; green, forests; pink, urban green space; purple, regional trails; and yellow, farmland. Map courtesy King County

Two King County proposals up for a vote in Nov. general election

One will switch some odd-year elections to even years; another is a conservation levy lid lift.

A map of various Land Conservation Initiative projects in King County. Dark blue spots represent natural lands; light blue, rivers; green, forests; pink, urban green space; purple, regional trails; and yellow, farmland. Map courtesy King County
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Enumclaw driver arrested for DUI, vehicular homicide in Highway 18 crash

Crashed into the back of a disabled semi June 27 near Tiger Mountain; Maple Valley woman killed

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Attorneys for the United States debrief outside the U.S. District Court building in Seattle following the end of the Joann and Allan Thomas trial. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

Jury sides with DOJ in King County Drainage District 5 case

Enumclaw couple Allan and Joann Thomas found guilty of several charges

Attorneys for the United States debrief outside the U.S. District Court building in Seattle following the end of the Joann and Allan Thomas trial. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
More than a dozen local residents — including students — spoke at the Nov. 22 Enumclaw School Board meeting. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

Racial slur repeated at Enumclaw School Board meeting

It appears two rogue Zoom users briefly interrupted the meeting with a recording of the “n” word.

More than a dozen local residents — including students — spoke at the Nov. 22 Enumclaw School Board meeting. Photo by Ray Miller-Still