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Image courtesy Pierce County A map of the proposed Wilkeson-to-Carbonado section of the Foothills Trail that will eventually lead to Mount Rainier.

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Pierce County collecting public opinion of Foothills Trail section to Mount Rainier

The county will start the process this fall.

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Infants, mothers, seniors urged to get whooping cough vaccine

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Single family homes in the city of Enumclaw saw a 16.6% increase in their assessed values this year. Image courtesy the city of Enumclaw

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Plateau assessed property values increase

Enumclaw saw more than a 16% jump in APV; unincorporated areas, 15%.

If you're looking to beat the heat, the Green River may be a good place to cool off as it flows through Flaming Geyser State Park. File photo by Kevin Hanson

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Looking to beat the heat while exploring nature? Visit these local parks

There are many state parks on the Plateau - here are just a few.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still These culverts run water fromLake Sawyer underneath 224th Avenue Southeast to Covington Creek. But soon, this stretch of road will be a bridge instead.

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Black Diamond Council approves six-year transportation plans, moves forward with culvert replacement

Here’s how roads in the city could be affected over the next few years.

First responders had to wheel an injured swimmer up 300 feet from the Green River bank to a trail on Sunday. Photo courtesy Puget Sound Fire

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First responders rescue injured swimmer at Green River Gorge

Firefighters wheeled the patient up 300 feet from the riverbank to a nearby trail.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still The Enumclaw Police Department will be using a $40,000 grant in order to purchase more drones with thermal imaging capabilities in order to help pursue suspects or perform rescues.

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EPD received grant for more thermal vision drones

Local officers hope the new drones will aid in the apprehension of car thieves.

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Know your city’s fireworks ordinances before celebrating Independence Day

All fireworks are banned in unincorporated King County, but your cities have different rules.

Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District The Enumclaw School District FOCUS committee has met eight times to discuss what the district’s needs will be for the next two decades, and offer solutions as to how to address them.

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ESD community FOCUS committee discussing redistricting among other capacity solutions

Black Diamond Elementary is running out of space for the fast-growing Ten Trails community.

Pierce County assessed property values went up by 6.2% on average; Buckley saw a 5.4% increase. Screenshot

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Buckley, Wilkeson, Orting property values increase

Pierce County assesses property values rose more than 6% this year.

Billy Clinkingbeard with his wife Baratyah and children Liam and Mila after receiving his tenth All Around Logger award. Photo courtesy

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Clinkingbeard remains champ at the 50th Log Show | Slideshow

The ten-time All Around Logger winner placed first in speed climbing, obstacle bucking, tree topping, double bucking, and…

Enumclaw’s new Transportation Improvement Program lists out planned transportation projects from 2025 - 2030. Screenshot

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Marshall Avenue, Porter and McHugh intersection slated for improvements

Enumclaw releases a Transportation Improvement Plan every year — here’s what’s expected for 2025 - 2030.

Rescue crews had to hike to rescue a man in a recent ATV rollover. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department

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Enumclaw Fire Department rescues man in ATV rollover

Multiple agencies were involved in the rescue, which resulted in an airlift to Harborview Medical Center.