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Police bust house for drugs and weapons
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Four arrested for trafficking meth and selling assault weapons
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Downtown Black Diamond was the site of an early-Monday raid that uncovered drugs and assault weapons at a home near Lawson Street and Botts Drive. black During the bust, police arrested two men and two women. “A month ago we started the investigation off a tip,” said Black Diamond Police Commander Greg Goral. Goral said city officers were able to confirm through the investigation residents of the house were selling methamphetamine and
four-day King County Fair celebrated its 150th birthday last week under sunny skies. Above left, an King County The audience member dances with juggler Alex Zerbe before helping with his act. Top right; Zerbe shows his Fair Frolic skills, derby-style; the fair also featured a busy midway and plenty of livestock. Kevin Hanson, Courier-Herald.
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Enumclaw teens spend summer serving By Sam Horn
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band of dedicated teens from Enumclaw spent part of their summer on a mission trip to New Orleans, where they helped underserved citizens. Making the trip were youth from Trinity Lutheran, Calvary Presbyterian, Hope Lutheran, Mount Rainier Christian and New Life Foursquare churches. The 30 teens, ages 14 to 18, were accom-
panied by six adults. The teens helped with a multitude of activities like painting, yard work and simply taking time to sit down and visit with seniors at a nursing home. The volunteers divided into different groups. One worked at Arc, helping developmentally delayed adults sort Mardi Gras beads. Another group went to a nursing home, where they talked with residents. One group worked with APEX, a
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Katie Holland, right, worked with other local youth on a mission trip to New Orleans. Courtesy photo
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