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The Enumclaw City Council chambers. File photo

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City Council revives discussion of a downtown pavilion

It’s part of the grander conversation about the future of Enumclaw’s small but bustling downtown.

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Local golfers take part in PNW Junior Amateur Championships

Three White River High students competed with the best of the Northwest.

FILE PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON
Football is set to return as a fall sport, with turnouts beginning today (Wednesday) across the state. This follows a COVID year that had football being played mostly in March, as was the case in this Enumclaw High photo.

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Health Department spells out mask, screening rules for high school athletics

With football beginning Wednesday and other sports on Monday, DOH issues rules for masks, testing.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON 
A proposal is before the Enumclaw City Council to change the zoning of undeveloped acreage to allow for multi-family housing. A decision is expected next week.

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Enumclaw Council debates two issues involving multi-family housing

Enumclaw asked to rezone land for multi-family development; talks about tax incentives for others.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON 
Numbers were up across the board during last month’s King County Fair, including those who visited the midway and enjoyed carnival rides.

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Big crowds, big spending highlighted this year’s King County Fair

Profits soared with crowds turning out to the first big fair of the season,

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A layer of coal dust, up to six feet thick, sat for perhaps 70 years before sparking to life in July.

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Long-buried coal dust catches fire near Cumberland

The fire was an explosive reminder of the region’s coal-mining history.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON
The Olympic Kennel Club returned to the Enumclaw Expo Center in 2020 for a five-day run.

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Expo Center will again host one of nation’s largest dog shows

It will be all about dogs Aug. 14-22 when the Expo Center hosts the Olympic Kennel Club show.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON While Enumclaw’s summer concerts have several weeks remaining, Buckley wrapped up its series Aug, 5 with a performance by Wings ‘n’ Things, a Paul McCartney tribute band (above).

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Downtown Enumclaw featuring live music the next four Fridays

Classic rock, jazz and blues are on the menu for one more month of live tunes.

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Deputy superintendent leaving Enumclaw School District

Chris Beals, longtime district employee and currently No. 2 administrator, announces departure.

PHOTOS BY KEVIN HANSON
The River Trail at the Mud Mountain Dam Recreation Area provides a walk that offers occasional looks at the White River. The entry off the Rim Trail is well-marked and, of course, warning signs are necessary.

Life

Mud Mountain trails offer a quick, and not too challenging, getaway

Looking for trails? The Mud Mountain Dam recreation area has three within easy access.

The Enumclaw City Council chambers. File photo

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Tax breaks for apartment developments? City seeks public comment

Enumclaw discusses tax breaks for multi-family developments. Public can comment Aug. 9.

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The top of Mount Peak has been something of a construction zone as crews prepare for the footings that will secure the coming lookout tower.

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Land cleared, tower construction under way at Mount Peak

Trees were removed atop Mount Peak and crews are building a tower that will be airlifted into place.

Keith Matthews of the Enumclaw VFW Post 1949 announcing back in February 2020 that the moving Vietnam Memorial would be visiting Enumclaw. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Moving Wall begins four-day stay in Enumclaw; opens to public Thursday

Drivers should expect heavier than normal congestion on SR 410 from Thursday through Sunday