In her time at Enumclaw High, Elli DeGroot was a two time state hurdler champion in the 100 meter hurdles and 300 meter hurdles in 2022. Photo courtesy Central Washington University

Sports

Former Hornet receives all-region track & field honors

Ellie DeGroot will be competing in two events during the 2026 NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships.

Photo courtesy WSDOT

News

Chinook, Cayuse pass scheduled to open May 22 | WSDOT

It’s the earliest Chinook Pass has opened in six years.

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Enumclaw, White River schools recognized for growth, academic achievement

Sunrise Elementary, Westwood Elementary, Thunder Mountain Middle School, Mountain Meadow Elementary, and Glacier Middle School were honored.

Running in the Legislative District No. 5 Position No. 1 race is imcumbent Zach Hall and challengers Michelle Bennett, Aimee Warmerda, and Topher Leritz. Leritz is not pictured, as his campaign website was not set up by Monday, May 11.

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Familiar incumbents, new faces will be on the August primary ballot

LD5 Rep. Zach Hall will be the only state elected official to run in a meaningful primary this…

The Gateway Concert Band hosts its annual Name Those Tunes concerts every June. Submitted photo

Life

Name Those Tunes returns to the Plateau

The annual summer event is hosted by the Gateway Concert Band, which has been playing music as a…

Enumclaw City Hall’s administration offices. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw council to consider Enumclaw City Hall, staff building interior renovations

A budget amendment is on the councils May 11 consent agenda.

Photo courtesy city of Black Diamond
Williamson started working at Black Diamond in 2007, and filled many positions, from the Economic Development Director, the Executive Director of Engineering Services/Economic Development Director, and the Master Development Review Team (MDRT) leader overseeing the Ten Trails neighborhood development while also being the Community Development Department at the same time.

Developing News

Former Black Diamond employee under investigation for years of alleged unapproved overtime

Former MDRT lead Andy Williamson often recorded two hours of overtime per day for nearly a decade. Developer…

Photo by Ray Miller-Still

Business

Chipotle soft opening May 12

The restaurant will be offering its new High Protein Menu along with its usual fare.

Dr. Mark Wenzel and Dr. Wade Barringer

News

ESD announces superintendent finalists, will host two public forums

The Enumclaw School District has announced its superintendent finalists, and your opportunity to meet them in a public…

The Enumclaw City Chambers. File photo

News

It’s filing week – here’s how you can announce your candidacy for public office

Most local offices in Enumclaw, Black Diamond, and Buckley are not up for re-election this year.

Students at the AGRIventure event at the Enumclaw Expo can explore 13 interactive exhibits showcasing everything from farming, animal care, and technology. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Expo Center

Life

Expo Center opens to students to explore the world of agriculture

The inaugural AGRIventure event aims to encourage a new generation of agriculturalists.

The Simple Goodness Sister's annual Old Fashioned Fest is May 16. Courtesy photo

Life

Old Fashioned Fest returns to Wilkeson soda shop

The Simple Goodness Sisters is kicking off the spring season with the classic cocktail.

Amendments to the proposed 0.1% sales tax increase to fund county roads were introduced during an April 4 meeting. None of the amendments passed, so the debate continued amongst Executive Committee members. Screenshot

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King County Transportation District sales tax debate continues

Being discussed is how other cities should receive some of the tax revenue, and how they can access…