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Attending the March 24 ribbon cutting was Cindy Holston, Ashley Leano, Parks and Rec Director Alina Hibbs, Mayor Jan Molinaro, City Administrator Chris Searcy, Council member Anthony Wright, Jayme Wade, King County Council member Reagan Dunn’s Chief of Staff Cody Eccles, Pool Assistant Manager Anna Davenport, Pool Manger Suzy Holston, Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce Events Admin Assistant Elizabeth Morter, and Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce Director Kerry Solmonsen.

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Enumclaw celebrates pool project completion

Want to have a pool party? There’s a new party room, as well as family changing rooms and…

Numerous agencies were involved in recovering Zuleika Witron’s body, including Central Pierce Fire, Orting Swift Water, and Pierce County Sheriff Swift Water. Image courtesy Pierce County Sheriff’s Department

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Body of missing woman recovered in Carbon River

A female body was spotted by a volunteer drone operator the morning of March 28.

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Vanny, a black Pomeranian, was taken by a man on the Cal Magnusson trail on March 18.

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Dog stolen off Cal Magnusson trail

Daniel Rebollar and Vanny hike Mount Peak weekly, but their March 18 excursion turned into a tragedy.

Pierce County’s Superior Court is located in the Pierce County-City Building. Photo courtesy Pierce County

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Moore guilty of first degree murder of Bonney Lake woman

After killing Kayla Vallee, Duane Moore attempted to evade law enforcement in Buckley.

Pictured breaking ground at the Doc Tait Pavilion is Foothills Historical Society Treasurer Jean Contreras, Buckley City Council member Ron Smith, Pierce County Council member Dave Morell, former Buckley Mayor and Foothills Rails to Trails Secretary Pat Johnson, former state Rep. Eric Robertson, former Rails to Trails Executive Shayla Miles, Rails to Trails Board member Robin Partington, and Pepper Miles. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Ground broken on Buckley’s new Doc Tait pavilion

A small crowd gathered to honor “The Father of the Foothills Trail” on March 24.

An Enumclaw Police Department vehicle outside Enumclaw Middle School after students and staff were evacuated. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw Middle School evacuated after cell phone explodes

Students are already returning to the building.

After more than three hours of searching, first responders finally spotted the missing dog via drone several miles downriver. Photo courtesy Pierce County Sheriff’s Office

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Woman who fell into Carbon River still missing

Zuleika Witron was walking in the Carbonado area with her dog when she slipped and fell into rushing…

The Black Diamond City Council had FCS, a financial consulting company, perform a financial analysis of various fire service options back in 2020. The council has asked FCS to do another study. Image courtesy FCS

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Black Diamond again studies fire, emergency services options

The council wants to examine the costs of contracting, annexing, and even starting their own fire service.

Not only did the White River School District receive good news from the Education Recovery Scorecard, but Elk Ridge Elementary, Mountain Meadow Elementary, and Wilkeson Elementary received the 2021-2022 State Recognition for Outstanding Achievement; Glacier Middle School and Mountain Meadow Elementary received the 2022-2023 recognition. Photo courtesy White River School District

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New report shows White River math, reading proficiency bouncing back after pandemic

The Education Recovery Scorecard’s data indicates WRSD is scoring at least 100% better than the current national average.

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The Enumclaw Storm Skills Team placed third at state on March 1. Pictured are Kyle Kennedy, Liam Jun, Bradley Gorgen, Cameron Mickelson, Cynthia Andrews, Cameron Letavec, as well as coaches Rene Jeffers and Greg Gorgen. Not pictured is Individual Skills Athlete Mikayla Nicodemus, who earned a sixth place ribbon in state.

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Special Olympics basketball team places third in state

The city of Enumclaw’s Special Olympics basketball skills team is riding high after taking third place in the…

Roberts Drive will be closed for about a month starting this week. Here’s how you can detour. Image courtesy the city of Black Diamond

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Roberts Drive closes to traffic for more roundabout construction

The closure is expected to last about a month.

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King County Sheriff’s Office cuts minimum staffing to Enumclaw area, revises response protocols

Budget cuts mean minimum shift staffing is being reduced from eight to seven deputies.

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WSP arrests four minors at gas station with stolen car

One 13-year old was gassing the car up while his friends were shopping inside the Texaco.