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    Articles by Alex Bruell
    Buckley Mayor-elect Beau Burkett takes his oath of office from outgoing Mayor Pat Johnson. Photo by Alex Bruell
    A changing of the guard
    By Alex Bruell • December 23, 2021 10:07 am

    After 16 years, Pat Johnson passes the torch to Beau Burkett at her final council meeting.

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    Several inches of snow fell on the Plateau over the Christmas weekend, and another 1 to 4 inches can be expected tonight (Wednesday, Dec. 29) and tomorrow. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Snow blankets Plateau; severe weather shelter open in...
    By Alex Bruell • December 23, 2021 1:30 am

    Lows around 15 degrees, a few inches of snow are forecasted over the next week

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    Image courtesy Mount Rainier National Park
    Park Service trail maintenance jobs open locally
    By Alex Bruell • December 21, 2021 10:20 am

    Applications are due Dec. 23.

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    Jeff Pratt finishes cutting the family Christmas tree at Mt. Rainier Nobles in Enumclaw. Photo by Alex Bruell
    Sawing around the Christmas tree
    By Alex Bruell • December 16, 2021 11:56 am

    A Buckley family visits the Mt. Rainier Nobles tree farm to select their Christmas tree.

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    Photo courtesy Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation
    Wellness Foundation smashes expectations in annual fundraiser
    By Alex Bruell • December 14, 2021 9:40 am

    The nonprofit raised nearly $100,000 over their initial goal this year.

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    Image courtesy the National Park Service.
Image courtesy the National Park Service
    One skier dies, five survive after backcountry Crystal...
    By Alex Bruell • December 12, 2021 1:00 pm

    The avalanche occurred in the Silver Basin area, which had not yet opened for the season.

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    Photo by Kevin Hanson 
Enumclaw High School’s west wing.
    Enumclaw HS locks down “out of an abundance...
    By Alex Bruell • December 10, 2021 2:30 pm

    School staff determined the threat was unsubstantiated, and students and staff are all safe .

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    The Enumclaw City Council chambers. File photo
    One week left to sign up for Students...
    By Alex Bruell • December 9, 2021 3:30 pm

    Local 7th and 8th grade age students can get a chance to participate in local government

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    This photo shared by the Black Diamond Police Department shows some of the items seized during the execution of a recent search warrant.
    1.5 pounds of meth, more drugs seized after...
    By Alex Bruell • December 8, 2021 4:00 pm

    Meth, heroin and fentanyl pills were seized in a search warrant following a DUI arrest.

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    This photo, shared by the National Park Service, shows the north boundary gate along SR 410 which is close to the intersection with Crystal Mountain Boulevard.
    Update: Burglars chainsaw through gate, pillage Mount Rainier...
    By Alex Bruell • December 4, 2021 1:30 pm

    Break-in reportedly happened Nov. 28 or 29

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    Chad and Jan Martinell are the owners of one of Cole Street’s newest businesses, “The Game Vault.”
    Vaulting toward fun
    By Alex Bruell • December 3, 2021 9:30 am

    New, big game store brings board games and other hobbies to the heart of Enumclaw.

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    Counties certify election results, and Wilkeson, Black Diamond...
    By Alex Bruell • November 29, 2021 4:00 pm

    Krista Farmer won the race for Wilkeson town council by 7 votes.

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    Metropolitan King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn (R) plans to challenge Washington’s 8th congressional district Representative Kim Schrier (D) for her seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
    King County Councilmember Dunn will challenge Rep. Kim...
    By Alex Bruell • December 8, 2021 1:00 pm

    The current County Councilmember would be following in his late mother’s footsteps.

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