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A debris flow this past November along Dry Creek overwhelmed a 24-inch culvert under SR 410 near Crystal Mountain Resort, causing water and about two feet of debris to cover the highway. It also caused scouring along the shoulder and embankment. Image courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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SR 410 down to one lane, closed next three weeks

WSDOT will be installing a new water culvert to reduce flood risks above Crystal Mountain Ski Resort

Image courtesy Metro Creative Connection

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‘We the people’ celebrate Constitution Day this weekend

Gather at the Black Diamond Museum on Sept. 17 for the annual bell ringing

The city of Enumclaw has been closing down portions of Cole Street for years - sometimes just for tourists to enjoy extra dining or outdoor bar space, and sometimes for special events like Sundays on Cole or the Night Market. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Cole Street closures — good or bad? Businesses want the public to weigh in

Petitions showing your support or opposition to the closures are available at various downtown businesses

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Weekend crash on SR 164 send three to hospital

One of the injured drivers was from Enumclaw

Buckley Council members Ron Smith and Milt Tremblay were vocally outspoken about not implementing a B&O tax practically right out of the gate during an Aug. 15 workshop. Other council members voiced agreement during a Sept. 5 council workshop. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Buckley council nixes proposed B&O tax in 2024 budget

After outcry from local businesses, city officials went on the record stating they don’t approve using the tax…

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EHS modified lockdown lifted | UPDATE

Police officers determined the rumors of threat “unsubstantiated.”

Image courtesy the Enumclaw Pool

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Enumclaw pool receives $526,000 grant from King County

The pool’s roof has reached “the end of its useful life”, and is slated to be replaced August…

Photo by Ray Miller-Still
Plateau residents have turned out to beautify Enumclaw and Buckley for six years — here are some photos from the inaugural event, featuring Enumclaw mayor Jan Molinaro cleaning up Veterans Memorial Park and Buckley volunteers taking care of the plants in front of the Youth Center.

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It’s time to beautify the Plateau

The 6th annual event aims to honor the world-wide Day of Service on Sept. 11.

Photo by Alex Bruell
Karen Heide holds a framed photo of her son Austin Chase, who disappeared in 2020, for an update on his case in 2022.

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Cold case no more: remains of driver who eluded officers in 2020 identified

After being missing for two and a half years, the remains of Tacoma resident Austin Chase were recently…

Two unidentified teenagers are suspected of breaking into the Enumclaw Fugate Ford and stealing five cars before being arrested. (Security footage courtesy Fugate Ford)

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Minors suspected of summer crime spree arrested

Four juveniles have been taken into custody for alleged vehicle prowls, car thefts, and burglaries — but their…

A Silver Hyundai was allegedly carjacked out of Maple Valley by three teenagers, who crashed it later in the night in Black Diamond, killing one of the occupants. Photo courtesy Puget Sound Fire

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Three suspected teens allegedly involved in fatal crash in Black Diamond

Two were transported to Harborview; the third was dead at the scene.

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Kimberly Wheelock’s first book, “Wonderland” can be bought at The Dusty Shelf in Enumclaw and Whistlin’ Jack’s Outpost and Lodge of SR 410.

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First-time Plateau author pens adventure, horror story set in Mount Rainier National Park

Kimberly Wheelock’s first book, “Wonderland”, is available at The Dusty Shelf and Whistlin’ Jacks Outpost and Lodge

A King County Local Services survey asks about how the county can support public and community safety, amongst other topics. Screenshot

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King County wants to know how it can support unincorporated program, services needs

A recently-released survey will help determine how county dollars flow in coming years