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    News <p>Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state of emergency Dec. 10 over the flooding. Courtesy photo</p> <p>Washington state Gov. Bob Ferguson announced a state of emergency Dec. 10 over the flooding. Courtesy photo</p>

    Gov. Ferguson declares statewide emergency over major flooding

    The flooding has affected SR 410 both near Greenwater and Sumner.

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    December 10, 2025 2:45 pm
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    Water closes SR 410 near Greenwater, Sumner

    News King County has its own battery energy storage system at the West Point Treatment Plant; according to the county, it proved its effectiveness during last year’s “bomb cyclone” by providing operators with reliable power amid voltage sags. Photo courtesy King County

    Battery storage systems in Enumclaw? Not so fast

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    KC employee helps Black Diamond man suffering seizure
    By Ray Miller-Still • December 4, 2025 3:40 pm

    The unidentified man was on his morning run when the seizure hit.

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    Although mayoral candidate Geoff Bowie secured “Old Black Diamond” votes, sometimes having more than double the votes than Mayor-elect john Adler, Adler’s control of the Ten Trails neighborhood and his strong 3:1 voting ratio secured him the 24 additional votes to become the new city executive. Image courtesy King County/Ray Miller-Still
    Old versus new: Black Diamond mayoral race split...
    By Ray Miller-Still • December 5, 2025 9:00 am

    Precinct data shows that Ten Trails voters may soon be the key to controlling the city’s political future.

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    The Enumclaw School District administration offices. Photo courtesy the Enumclaw School District
    ESD relinquishes interest in land for Oakpointe, approves...
    By Ray Miller-Still • December 4, 2025 9:00 am

    There was a fair bit of action with the Enumclaw School District last week.

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    Images courtesy King County Library System
    King County Library System reveals 2025 Best Books...
    December 2, 2025 2:00 pm

    Read some reviews of this year’s most popular books.

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Plateau Kids Network volunteers spend hours and hours organizing toy donations and helping families “shop” before the Christmas holiday. You can help the nonprofit out by registering as a volunteer at plateaukidsnetwork.com/volunteer.
    Holiday Helping Hands toy drive prepares for another...
    By Ray Miller-Still • December 1, 2025 3:00 pm

    The Plateau Kids Network organizes an annual toy drive that helps close to 400 local kids.

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    King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in...
    By Steve Hunter • November 26, 2025 11:35 am

    Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far this year

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    The Enumclaw School District administration offices. Photo courtesy the Enumclaw School District
    ESD Board votes to place two replacement levies...
    By Ray Miller-Still • November 25, 2025 1:30 pm

    The school district estimates neither levy will increase tax collection rates, if the measures are approved by voters.

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    Local businesswoman sues drug recovery center after son’s...
    By Ray Miller-Still • November 24, 2025 11:00 am

    Judy Rossu’s son died months after Rainier Recovery Center allegedly failed to properly assess him or provide adequate treatment.

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    Photos by Ray Miller-Still 
St. Elizabeth workers, friends, and family demonstrated in front of the local hospital last Thursday for higher wages, break nurses, and the financial ability to further their education or renew their licenses. Pictured handling the bullhorn is Cillian Hendrickson, 3, who was there with his mother Amanda, an emergency room nurse.
    St. Elizabeth nurse union demonstrates for higher pay,...
    By Ray Miller-Still • November 24, 2025 10:50 am

    Pay at the Enumclaw hospital lags behind other Virginia Franciscan Mason facilities, and less staffing means nurses can’t take breaks or time off.

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    The Washington state Capitol building in Olympia. Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard
    Downbeat outlook persists in WA’s final budget forecast...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street The Washington State Standard • November 21, 2025 2:20 pm

    An uptick in expected tax collections will not go far in solving the gap lawmakers and the governor will confront in 2026.

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