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    Articles by Alex Bruell
    Photo by Alex Bruell 
City Administrator Chris Searcy (right) and incoming Senior Center Manager Melissa Holt (center) present the plaque that will adorn the Enumclaw Senior Center’s activity room, now named the Jobyna Nickum Activity Room. Nickum stands to the left.
    Jobyna Nickum retires after 30 years running Enumclaw’s...
    By Alex Bruell • October 5, 2021 8:30 am

    Recreation Programmer Melissa Holt will be taking her position.

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    This image of the banner supporting Beau Burkett for mayor comes from an official PDC filing made by Burkett’s challenger, Richard O’Neill.
    Prominent campaign sign becomes controversy in Buckley mayoral...
    By Alex Bruell • October 4, 2021 4:00 pm

    Mayoral candidate says banner gave his opponent unfair advantage

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    Image courtesy White River Hometowns Fund
    Want to improve your foothills community? The Hometown...
    By Alex Bruell • September 30, 2021 9:30 am

    You can get a slice of $66,600 in grants to boost communities in Buckley, Wilkeson and Carbonado.

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    Students from Enumclaw High School and other local schools busily pack backpacks for Afghan refugees in the high school’s common area during just after the end of the school day on Sept. 20. Photo by Alex Bruell.
    Plateau and beyond donates hundreds of backpacks to...
    By Alex Bruell • September 28, 2021 9:30 am

    In less than a month, the project pulled together businesses, students and the community at large

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    This 1993 photo of Walter Olsen was provided by the Buckley Fire Department.
    ‘He just got things working:’ Buckley firefighter, historian...
    By Alex Bruell • September 28, 2021 9:30 am

    For some, “Uncle Walt” represented a simpler, more cooperative time in history.

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    Police lights
    Pierce County Sheriff investigating fatal shooting in Buckley
    By Alex Bruell • September 27, 2021 2:42 pm

    Shooting reportedly followed an altercation in a small garage / shed

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    Photo by Alex Bruell 
The view down Buckley’s Main Street.
    Buckley commits $50,000 in grants to revitalize downtown
    By Alex Bruell • October 5, 2021 8:30 am

    The money will go toward a new non-profit dedicated to making Main Street pop.

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    King County Flood Control District
    Enumclaw awarded $483,000 grant for flood reduction
    By Alex Bruell • September 24, 2021 9:30 am

    Funds should help reduce flooding at the Enumclaw Golf Course.

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    Mount Rainier. Photo courtesy National Park Service
    Rainclouds and cooler temperatures put an end to...
    By Alex Bruell • September 23, 2021 1:30 am

    Campfires are once again permitted at Mount Rainier park campgrounds.

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    Becky Rush-Peet is embarking on a 500 mile journey through the Camino de Santiago this year. Photo by Alex Bruell.
    Enumclaw woman starting second, longer pilgrimage after nearly...
    By Alex Bruell • September 22, 2021 9:30 am

    Five years after being crushed by a tree, Becky Rush-Peet is going for a 500-mile walk.

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    Crossing the Carbon River requires a bit of balance.
    Public comment sought for Carbon River Corridor plan
    By Alex Bruell • September 21, 2021 9:30 am

    What should the future of the area look like?

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    A student in Jody Emerson’s third grade class at Southwood Elementary listens in. Photo by Alex Bruell
    Plateau students head back to class
    By Alex Bruell • September 17, 2021 10:52 am

    Even in a life-changing pandemic, a kid is still a kid.

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    Provided by the City of Enumclaw, this map shows the ironman bike route where it cuts through the core of the city.
    Road closures and detours during Sunday’s ironman race...
    By Alex Bruell • September 16, 2021 1:30 pm

    Some local streets will be affected by the race.

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