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As an independent candidate for the Legislative District 5 Pos. 1 seat, Enumclaw resident Topher Leritz leans into the “not a politician” look, although he’s very familiar with how insider politics works as a campaign strategist private investigator. He’s also very outdoorsy, and spends a lot of his time cleaning and clearing local forest trails. Photo courtesy Topher Leritz

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Who is the independent LD5 candidate from Enumclaw?

Topher Lertiz wants to address his district’s issues through a non-partisan lens at the state level.

Cathy Dahlquist, co-founder of Save Our Children - Enumclaw and host of the night’s meeting, gestured to places set for the King County Sheriff’s Department, the Pierce County Prosecutor, and the Department of Corrections; all were invited to come meet the community in-person, but only KCSO responded, but conducted a virtual meeting instead. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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‘There’s really nothing that can be done’: Enumclaw reacts to KCSO meeting about local sexually violent predator

Robert Lough’s unconditional release and move to Enumclaw has infuriated the community, but local law enforcement said there’s…

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WSDOT wants public input for SR 164 improvements

This is your chance to tell the state how they can make improvements to a risky corridor.

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WSDOT wants public input for SR 164 improvements

This is your chance to tell the state how they can make improvements to a risky corridor.

A cleaver is a type of narrow ridge that splits the flow of a glacier (like a knife cleaver cutting through food). The Disappointment Cleaver divides the Ingraham Glacier and the Emmons Glacier. There are several other cleavers dividing the glaciers of Mount Rainier. NPS climbing ranger photo of a climber approaching Ingraham Flats (notice the tents set up on the glacier) with Disappointment Cleaver in the background, 8/9/25. Photo courtesy National Park Service

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One dead, three injured in Mount Rainier rockfall

The identity of the climber has not been released by the medical examiners office.

Ray Miller-Still, “The Ginger Journalist”

Opinion

Virtual meeting on violent sex offender sends the wrong message | The Ginger Journalist

The Enumclaw community must feel respected before it can be expected to listen, writes Editor Ray Miller-Still.

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Life

Got junk? Enumclaw plans electronic recycling, extra garbage pick up events

Skip the dump and let your city take care of your trash.

Cobber’s Pet Pantry employees Jeanne Roske, Vicki Dodge, and owner Tamie Waugh. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

Business

Enumclaw pet store named 2026 “America’s Coolest”

Nine stores across the country received the honor from PETS+. Only one comes from the Pacific Northwest.

Photo courtesy ZONE3PIOs An unconscious man who was pulled from the Green River Gorge near Frankling was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.

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Man drowns in Green River Gorge

Bodies of water on the Plateau can be dangerously cold, even when it’s hot out, and hazards easily…

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Violent sex offender released by state, moves to Enumclaw

Robert Lough was unconditionally released from McNeil island, despite report a that said “[i]t would not be surprising”…

Enumclaw’s Bark Park on the corner of Battersby and 248th Ave. SE has few amenities for its visitors, both human and canine. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Locals start Enumclaw dog park improvement petition

Some of the asks include additional seating, a water line, and bathrooms.

Ballots were mailed to King County residents on Wednesday, July 15, for the upcoming primary election on Aug. 4. On Black Diamond ballots will be Prop. 1, proposing the annexation of the city into the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority emergency services district. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Black Diamond emergency services annexation vote around the corner

City residents should soon receive a ballot with a proposal to annex into the Puget Sound Regional Fire…

Featherhaven recently rescued a great horned owl that was hit by a freight train. After treating it for blunt force trauma, it was transferred to Raindancer Wild Bird Rescue for continued care. Photo courtesy Featherhaven

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Enumclaw songbird rehab sanctuary closes

Featherhaven, one of only a handful of nonprofits dedicated to wild bird care in the state, treated more…