Enumclaw Courier-Herald, July 22, 2015

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SEE INSIDE: Bonney Lake struggles with water demand | Page 2 . . . . WSU demo forest update | Page 3 All about pets | Page 9 . . . Marianne Binetti | Page 22

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Woman dies from injuries in Wilkeson handcar race

Cows, cowboys and kids at the fair Blaine Larsen returned to his roots and performed at the King County Fair in Enumclaw Saturday. The fair featured a wide array of animals, displays and entertainment for all ages. Photos by Kevin Hanson

• Enumclaw Rotary Street Fair 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday

and Saturday.

Buckley Fire Department called for the woman to be airlifted to Harborview

• The 69th Highland Games will be hosted

at the Enumclaw Expo Center on July 24, 25 and 26. There’s something for everyone at the games, from live music, mock fighting and traditional Scottish games and art. Admission varies with kids and senior tickets starting at $12 and adults at $17. The kickoff starts at 7 p.m. Friday, and gates and food booths open at 7:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.

By Kevin Hanson Senior Writer

The normally boisterous Wilkeson handcar races immediately turned solemn Saturday afternoon when a competitor fell from a handcar and was run over, suffering fatal injuries. Medics were on the scene in less than a minute, an emergency airlift was immediately called for and the victim who was rushed to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, where she died. According to Chief Alan Predmore of the Buckley Fire Department, the victim did not survive surgery. Wilkeson boosters were celebrating the 40th anniversary of

Weather The forecast for Wednesday calls for a 30 percent chance of showers with a high of 72 and low of 56. Thursday should be partly sunny with a high of 78 and overnight lows of 55. Friday will be partly sunny and 78 with a chance of showers during the night. Saturday and Sunny calls for a chance of showers with highs to 75.

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Brush fire threatens Panorama Heights By Ray Still and Alina Moss Reporters

Nearly 20 homes were evacuated by Bonney Lake police officers as a brush fire carved a path toward the Panorama Heights and The Summit neighborhoods. East Pierce Fire and Rescue firefighters were dispatched at 3:58 p.m. on June 15, arriving just in time to beat back a fire that had crept into the backyards of a few houses. Approximately 55 firefighters were on scene. The majority were from East Pierce, but mutual aid teams from Central Pierce Fire and Rescue,

Orting Valley Fire and Rescue, Graham Fire and Rescue and Gig Harbor Fire also arrived. Central Pierce provided a ladder truck that doused flames from The Summit neighborhood area, which was located at the top of the flaming hill. “The size of the fire wasn’t that significant. It was less than a couple acres,” said Ed Goodlet, assistant chief at East Pierce. “It wasn’t difficult from a size perceptive, it was just the steep slope and how quick the fire was moving initially.”

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S T R E E T FA I R

and 5K Run

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The fire near Panorama Heights crept within a few yards of houses on top of a hill. Photo by Morgan Cartwright

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