The Enumclaw School District administration offices. Photo courtesy the Enumclaw School District

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ESD Board votes to place two replacement levies on upcoming ballot

The school district estimates neither levy will increase tax collection rates, if the measures are approved by voters.

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Local businesswoman sues drug recovery center after son’s death

Judy Rossu’s son died months after Rainier Recovery Center allegedly failed to properly assess him or provide adequate…

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St. Elizabeth workers, friends, and family demonstrated in front of the local hospital last Thursday for higher wages, break nurses, and the financial ability to further their education or renew their licenses. Pictured handling the bullhorn is Cillian Hendrickson, 3, who was there with his mother Amanda, an emergency room nurse.

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St. Elizabeth nurse union demonstrates for higher pay, more staffing

Pay at the Enumclaw hospital lags behind other Virginia Franciscan Mason facilities, and less staffing means nurses can’t…

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Black Diamond plans six-year capital improvement projects

There are dozens of projects to be tackled, from reconstructing Roberts Drive to building a new City Hall.

Enumclaw's City Hall. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw to see gas price increase for November, plus small property tax increase in 2026

Solid waste prices and pool activity rates are rising incrementally as well.

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One dead in Buckley fire | Update

Unknown chemicals identified as flamable materials like paint cans, gasoline.

GoodRoots Northwest opened a refrigerated food locker in Carbonado in September 2024. Pictured here is Kyllonen, 90, who was the city’s longest volunteer at the local pantry. Also pictured, left to right, is Shelly Wright and Denise Vesey, co-founders of the food pantry, GoodRoots CEO Stacey Crnich, and Congressional Rep. Dr. Kim Schrier. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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GoodRoots Northwest ‘evolves’ to 100% food locker assistance

The local nonprofit has closed its physical storefront between Buckley and Bonney Lake, and is now only delivering…

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Steve Bigger, a Vietnam War veteran, received not just a quilt, but a thank-you hug from Enumclaw Senior Center Recreation Coordinator Rochelle Rogers.

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Enumclaw quilting group honors local vets with every stitch

“It is the least we can do to thank our veterans and their families for the sacrifices they…

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Buckley man killed in traffic wreck

Jimmy Blankenship failed to stop for traffic, hitting the car ahead of him.

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Comp Plan confusion: Did Black Diamond lift development regulations for Oakpointe?

Some residents were worried the city council was removing design standards, environmental protections, and population growth mitigations. But…

This example of a SNAP bag contains bread, potatoes, corn, apples, and milk; the bags can be picked up at the Rainier Fresh Country Store in Buckley. Photo courtesy Rainier Fresh Country Store

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Buckley businesses offering free “SNAP” bags during benefit uncertainty

Free bags of bread, produce, and milk are available to residents affected by the government shutdown.

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Enumclaw looks toward increased impact fees for developers

Higher fees means the city can tackle more infrastructure projects as the city grows.

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Two Plateau residents involved in separate fatal crashes

A Buckley resident killed a pedestrian, while an Enumclaw resident was struck by a falling tree.