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    Articles by Ray Miller-Still
    The student who allegedly assaulted a man at the walkout was arrested by the Enumclaw Police Department on Porter Avenue. The Courier-Herald does not typically identify students accused of a crime, and the photo has been blurred. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Two minors arrested after alleged assault at high...
    By Ray Miller-Still • February 13, 2026 2:50 pm

    The Feb. 13 anti-ICE protest was largely non-violent.

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    Rita Sandvoss was one of two people who spoke at the Feb. 9 Enumclaw public hearing about its battery energy storage system moratorium. Screenshot
    Enumclaw holds public hearing on extending BESS facility...
    By Ray Miller-Still • February 13, 2026 10:15 am

    Action on the moratorium is expected during the Feb. 23 meeting.

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    Photo by Ray Miller-Still
St. Elizabeth workers, friends, and family demonstrated in front of the local hospital on Nov. 20, 2025 for higher wages, break nurses, and the financial ability to further their education or renew their licenses. Nurses received most of their asks when a contract was signed last week.
    St. Elizabeth nurses agree to contract; “We pretty...
    By Ray Miller-Still • February 12, 2026 2:00 pm

    The new contract increased wages, provided compensation to over-night workers, and funds further education.

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    The Black Diamond City Council chambers. File photo
    Black Diamond changes meeting day
    By Ray Miller-Still • February 11, 2026 9:30 am

    The council will now meet Tuesdays instead of Thursdays, starting March 3.

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    Did you get your ballot in by 8 p.m. today? Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    ESD, WRSD renewal levies seem certain to pass...
    By Ray Miller-Still • February 10, 2026 8:30 pm

    As more ballots are counted, the gap continued to widen between “yes” and “no” votes.

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    The Enumlcaw School District offices. Photo courtesy ESD
    ESD updates board on superintendent search, new school...
    By Ray Miller-Still • February 5, 2026 1:45 pm

    The district’s Board of Directors has its hands full with two large projects.

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    Enumclaw’s City Hall. Photo courtesy the city of Enumclaw
    Enumclaw to hold BESS moratorium extension hearing
    By Ray Miller-Still • February 3, 2026 4:00 pm

    Approving another year-long moratorium on Feb. 9 would give a Planning Commission subcommittee more time to examine the issue.

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    Amber Stanley, a WSDOT principal planner, is Enumclaw’s newest appointed council member. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Stanley appointed to new council seat
    By Ray Miller-Still • January 30, 2026 1:30 am

    Amber Stanley, a WSDOT principal planner, was chosen from a list of seven candidates during the Jan. 26 meeting.

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    The Washington State Department of Transportation has no estimate for when SR 169 will re-open after a power line fell earlier this morning. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Damaged power pole, transformer “explosion” causes SR 169...
    By Ray Miller-Still • January 29, 2026 7:53 am

    Jan. 30 UPADATE: The highway is now clear.

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    The Enumclaw Police Department. File photo
    EPD posts immigration enforcement policies
    By Ray Miller-Still • January 27, 2026 1:30 am

    The department wanted to educate the public on the laws that govern how they can legally interact with federal officers.

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    About 75 White River High students participated in the nation-wide “Free America” walkout on Jan. 20; the organizer was Sofia Gomez, pictured here in a green sweatshirt, fifth from the front of the group. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    WRHS students participate in national walkout
    By Ray Miller-Still • January 23, 2026 4:30 pm

    The nation-wide event encouraged people to participate in democracy and register to vote.

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    Although Mount Rainier National Park is no longer requiring reservations to visit Paradise and Sunrise, it announced that the National Park Service will continue monitoring congestion and parking conditions. Photo courtesy Visit Rainier
    Mount Rainier no longer to require timed reservations
    By Ray Miller-Still • January 22, 2026 4:40 pm

    The program, implemented in 2024, aimed to spread out traffic and foot congestion as annual visitor numbers exceeded 2.5 million.

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    This Wilson Glacier waterfall falls into into the lower portion of the Nisqually Glacier. Photo courtesy National Park Service
    Bodies of missing hikers found
    By Ray Miller-Still • January 22, 2026 11:30 am

    Search and Rescue

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    Image courtesy Enumclaw School District
    ESD reschedules levy information event
    By Ray Miller-Still • January 22, 2026 1:30 am

    A meeting will be held in-person and virtually on Monday, Jan. 26.

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    The Enumlcaw School District offices. Photo courtesy ESD
    ESD signs contracts to design, build new Ten...
    By Ray Miller-Still • January 21, 2026 11:30 am

    The $65 million project is being funded through a land sale to Oakpointe and a loan from the developer.

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    This Wilson Glacier waterfall falls into into the lower portion of the Nisqually Glacier. Photo courtesy National Park Service
    Hikers missing on Mount Rainier
    By Ray Miller-Still • January 20, 2026 3:40 pm

    The hikers, identified as Ben and Jiri on social media, were reported missing on Jan . 17.

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