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SR 410 now open after major collision’ | UPDATE

Two people are reported dead, and another received lift-threatening injuries.

Parking at Paradise inside Mount Rainier National Park is becoming a nightmare, with many cars parking alongside the road when the official lot is full. Draft plans to limit the number of cars and people that can access popular parts of the park are being evaluated. Photo courtesy National Park Service

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Mount Rainier looking at timed-entry reservation systems to reduce congestion

The chance to comment on three alternatives closes June 11.

Enumclaw’s last Comprehensive Plan, created in 2015 to plan out through 2035, is being revised. The kickoff meeting to start drafting the new plan’s overall vision statement is April 25. Screenshot

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Enumclaw kicks off Comprehensive Plan revisal April 25

The Comprehensive Plan is the public’s chance to shape how their city will grow over the next 20…

One of three drafts for a possible pickleball facility located off River Avenue in Buckley that has been presented to the city council. Image courtesy the city of Buckley

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Buckley council to take more time to discuss possible pickleball court

A grant that would help fund the proposed project has moved its application date to at least the…

Mayor Jan Molinaro recounted Enumclaw’s many successes last year during his fifth-annual State of the City speech. Photo courtesy Beau Chevassus

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Mayor gives 2023 “State of Enumclaw” address

The city had many successes last year — and there are more than a few projects residents can…

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Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-31), who represents the Enumclaw area, introduced on the Senate Floot a last-minute amendment to HB 1791 that would have required a new airport commission to not examine airport sites recommended by a previous commission, effectively excluding Enumclaw from further scrutiny. The amendment was resoundingly not adopted.

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Bill to study airport sites passes Senate; Enumclaw site could be reconsidered

A previous commission’s study ranked Enumclaw high on a list of possibilities. Will a new commission find the…

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Kasey Kahne makes top 75 greatest NASCAR drivers list

The former Enumclaw local is being honored for his many achievements, including being an 18-time NASCAR Cup Series…

The bridge between Enumclaw and Black Diamond, known locally as the Kummer Bridge and elsewhere as the Green River Bridge, remains closed this week. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Green River Bridge on SR 169 remains closed

Materials to repair the bridge were unavailable over the weekend.

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SR 164, SR 18 around Auburn closed next week

Work on SR 18 lasts from April 17 to 19; on SR 164, only April 18 and 19.

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Third annual substance use disorder conference announced

The conference, organized by King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, will be held May 11.

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Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-08, far left) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Undersecretary Xochitl Torres Small (center), try Fantello Creamery’s Filomena cheese during an April 4 visit.

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Two local farms received federal grants to expand cheese, simple syrup production

Fantello Creamery and Simple Goodness Sisters will be using the funds to help expand production and hire help

A pickleball court at McFarland Park will soon be constructed over the current basketball court. Image courtesy the City of Enumclaw
A pickleball court at McFarland Park will soon be constructed over the current basketball court. Image courtesy the City of Enumclaw

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Pickleball court finally coming to McFarland Park

The city council balked at prices in the past, but finally budgeted enough money to move forward with…

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Enumclaw dismisses DUI charges in prep for King County felony case

Kimberly Meinin has been named as a suspect in a fatal hit and run on April 1; another…