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    Articles by Ray Miller-Still
    Sixty percent of voters in the precincts around Enumclaw voted against the Enumclaw School District levy — a difference of about 700 votes — while “no” voters in the city limits only had about 100 more votes than supporters. Image courtesy King County
    Precinct election analysis: Rural Enumclaw’s lack of ESD...
    By Ray Miller-Still • May 9, 2025 11:20 am

    Additionally, the election showcases the Ten Trails neighborhood’s voting bloc power with its support of the two levy measures.

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    Image courtesy Flock Safety
Have you seen these cameras on local highways, like at the edges of the City of Black Diamond? They’re automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) that take photos of your plates.
    Should Enumclaw embrace automatic license plate readers?
    By Ray Miller-Still • May 7, 2025 9:15 am

    Police Chief Tim Floyd says Enumclaw is behind King County in criminal surveillance; two elected officials say this is a slippery slope to mass surveillance.

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    Opponents of the Segale Properties mine want to keep the area natural for recreation and protect nearby bodies of water. Photo by Zachary Pratt / pnwadventurequest
    King County moves back deadline for gravel mine...
    By Ray Miller-Still • May 2, 2025 1:50 pm

    The county is looking at whether Segale Properties’ proposed environmental mitigation strategies are enough to protect the local environment.

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    Photo by Ray Miller-Still
A pair of signs urging locals to reject the proposed Enumclaw School District levy on the April 22 ballot.
    ESD community rejects “critical maintenance” levy | Election...
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 29, 2025 10:30 am

    The district now must find other ways to slowly repair leaking roofs, replace decades-old fire panels, and upgrade HVAC systems.

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    Boy dead, mother arrested after fatal late night...
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 28, 2025 3:51 pm

    King County deputies say the woman hit a ditch on 416th Street, causing the car to go airborne and roll.

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    Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-8) cutting the ribbon to celebrate renovations to the Enumclaw Senior Center with Enumclaw Mayor Jan Molinaro, Senior Center Director Melissa Holt, and City Administrator Chris Searcy. Courtesy photo
    Enumclaw senior center celebrates structural improvements
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 24, 2025 1:30 pm

    Rep. Kim Schrier secured a $700,000 grant in 2022, which funded roof repairs and earthquake-resistant structural improvements.

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    Enumclaw resident pleaded guilty to possessing stolen copper...
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 23, 2025 1:10 pm

    Enumclaw resident Joshua Jay Eixenberger recently pleaded guilty to malicious mischief and possession of stolen property after being arrested in…

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    Here you can see where the bridge's support beam is bending in two directions. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation
    Carbon River Fairfax bridge buckling, closed indefinitely
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 22, 2025 6:30 pm

    The 494-foot-long bridge is the only way to get to Mount Rainier National Park from SR 165.

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    Unofficial election night results. Screenshot
    ESD levy loses support on day three of...
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 22, 2025 1:00 pm

    More than 54% of the nearly 7,000 votes so far counted have rejected what’s been called a “critical maintenance” levy.

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    Photo by Ray Miller-Still
Enumclaw Mayor Jan Molinaro giving his seventh State of the City speech on April 7.
    Enumclaw mayor celebrates 2024 achievements while criticizing the...
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 21, 2025 3:30 pm

    The annual State of the City address had a different tone this year.

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    Ray Miller-Still, "The Ginger Journalist"
    Home is where the heart beats | Ginger...
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 18, 2025 2:00 pm

    Our house was lost when we bought it. We’re bringing it back to life.

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    Man drowns in Black Diamond lake
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 18, 2025 12:30 pm

    First responders believe the man suffered from a medical emergency while swimming.

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    Make sure you vote by April 22. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Election is just days away — don’t forget...
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 16, 2025 1:00 pm

    Enumclaw and Black Diamond are voting on a school levy and continuing a King County fingerprint program.

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