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A map of various Land Conservation Initiative projects in King County. Dark blue spots represent natural lands; light blue, rivers; green, forests; pink, urban green space; purple, regional trails; and yellow, farmland. Map courtesy King County

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Two King County proposals up for a vote in Nov. general election

One will switch some odd-year elections to even years; another is a conservation levy lid lift.

There are numerous housing projects around Enumclaw; some are still in the preliminary planning process, while others are under active construction, like this apartment complex located behind Grocery Outlet. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Everything housing on the Plateau | Part I

Part I of a three-part series focuses on reviewing the Growth Management Act, how housing projects move through…

Enumclaw’s Newakum Bridge has a new crossbeam and is once again open to traffic. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Newakum Bridge repairs completed, bridge open for traffic

Replacing the bridge and other costs came to around $130,000.

The newly-renamed Kiya Lake, located on Mt. Rainier’s Wonderland Trail. Photo courtesy Rich Border / flickr.com/photos/116895768@N03/

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Derogatory lake on Mount Rainier renamed

The newly-renamed Kiya Lake means “Grandmother” in the language of the Puyallup Tribe.

The Enumclaw skate park looks emptier without its ramps; make sure to look out for upcoming community meetings about how to design the next one. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw pool grant accepted by council; skate park design underway

About $1.2 million will be spent on sprucing up the local pool, and the city authorized $57,000 to…

In order to free up room for salmon, Boise Creek will be rechanneled and restored along the edge of the Enumclaw Golf Course. This will not only provide shade for the salmon, which is vital for their survival upstream, but also keep the creek from flooding the golf course, which has resulted in some holes being closed in the past. Image courtesy the city of Enumclaw

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State funds approved for Flaming Geyser, Boise Creek salmon revival projects

Work at the state park has been ongoing, and will continue for several years; Boise Creek is still…

Climate change is causing more frequent and severe flooding. Photo courtesy King County

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King County wants to update its flood plans — and wants your opinion

Virtual meetings are being held Oct. 4 and 6.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Enumclaw School District Business Director Kyle Fletcher presents additional bond data to the school board and Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey.

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ESD updates bond impact estimates, explores state funding

District administration also presented how students in Black Diamond will quickly exceed school capacity if the bond doesn’t…

Debbie Hilliker, T-Mobile market manager for the Olymipa region, presenting the obligatory oversized check to Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation Executive Director Sara Stratton during last Thursday’s Full Bellies event. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Extreme Home Makeover: the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation edition

A T-Mobile grant of $50K will allow the local nonprofit to finally get its own digs.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still Dozens of first responders, from local police officers, EMTs, and firefighters to even state patrol troopers, attended a memorial dedication ceremony last Tuesday, Sept. 20. Many city officials, staff, and community members also attended, including Penny and Lucy Chevassus, seen here sitting on the blue bench.

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Enumclaw honors its first responders

A new monument at City Hall lights up red, white, and blue to recognize firefighters, EMTs, and police…

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Several members of PSE SEIU Enumclaw No. 703 attended the Sept. 19 Enumclaw School District Board meeting ahead of their contract vote on Friday.

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ESD classified staff vote down wage increase in contract negotiations

The educational support professionals at the district feel they’re not as valued as teachers, and want equitable pay.

Enumclaw’s city hall is more than 100 years old, and time has taken its toll, necessitating some repairs and restoration. Image by Ray Miller-Still

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City hall restoration continues; council prepares to buy CO2 allowances

Gas bills are going to going way up this November.

Photo courtesy EPFM The Enumclaw Plateau Farmers’ Market Harvest Market last year was every Thursday in the afternoons. This year, it’s slated to have only two events — one in late October, and another in mid-November.

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Harvest Market returning to Cole Street

Make sure to stop by the big tent on Oct. 29 and Nov. 19 to check out local…