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Local residents opposed to the transitional home for sex offenders, “Garden House”, and its resident Stevan Knapp celebrated when he was removed last July. Many people picketed Garden House in late February. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Resident of Enumclaw transitional home for sex offenders will not return

Stevan Knapp was removed from Garden House in July due to “credible threats” to his safety; a judge…

A screenshot of the Aug. 14 Enumclaw School District board meeting recording, where Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey discussed his proposed FOCUS committee.

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Enumclaw School District moves forward with planning citizen advisory committee

The FOCUS Committee will look 20 years into the future and help guide ESD’s future capitol improvement projects

The fatal crash this morning occurred just a mile east of Greenwater. Image courtesy Pierce County Sheriff’s Department

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Officers investigating fatal crash outside Greenwater

Pierce County deputies found what they believe to be the remains of three people after putting out the…

Left to right, incumbent Lori Metschan lost the recent primary race to challengers Ben Stouffer and Tonya Pettit.

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Election deep dive: What areas supported which candidates, levy measures

Enumclaw School District Director 4 incumbent Lori Metschan enjoyed a voting lead around Black Diamond, but challenger Tonya…

Rep. Kim Schrier opens up the food locker at The Market to reveal a bag of fresh food. The Market plans to open up five additional lockers in several communities in east Pierce County by the end of the year to better support those who are experiencing any level of food insecurity. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Food lockers soon to be available in Wilkeson, Carbonado

The Market is expanding its food access solution for communities in food deserts as Rep. Kim Schrier announces…

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The Simple Goodness Soda Shop advertised the upcoming seventh Goats and Garlic Festival during the Wilkeson Handcar Festival parade.

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Wilkeson soda shop hosts seventh annual Goats and Garlic Festival

Simple Goodness Sisters started out as a garlic farm before slinging its own simple syrups

The Ski Park Bridge is located nearly exactly between the South Prairie and Orting trailheads. Image courtesy Pierce County

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Foothills Trail closed at Ski Park Bridge Aug. 22 – 24

The wooden bridge needs to replaced, so crews are performing some geotechnical drilling before new construction

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Stevan Knapp’s file on the King County Sheriff’s Office sex offender registry.

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Enumclaw sex offender house now empty; resident moved to McNeil Island

A Department of Corrections report noted that Stevan Knapp was experiencing high levels of anxiety after alleged threats…

Aaron Myers recently pled guilty to possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) in exchange for some charges being dropped. Screenshot

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Former ESD psychologist pleads guilty to child porn possession

Aaron Myers was charged more than three years ago after being found possessing thousands of child abuse images…

Incumbent Lori Metschan and challengers Ben Stouffer and Tonya Pettit.

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Stouffer, Pettit ahead in ESD Board primary election | Primary election update

The lead between Tonya Pettit and incumbent Lori Metschan is closing, but the challenger remains ahead

A bond proposal will be appearing on the November election ballot. Screenshot

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ESD readies new bond for November election

The new bond, which focuses on only a new Enumclaw elementary school and district-wide repairs, upgrades, and security…

Left to right: Dawn Kinney Mille, daughter Megan, and grandmother Grace Kinney. Courtesy photo

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P.E.O. Sisterhood awards two scholarships to EHS graduates

Megan Miller received the prestigious STAR Award with its $2,500 grant.

Ray Miller-Still

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