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Dorothy assists in placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery; Ted Alger

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Local vet takes Honor Flight to D.C.

Dorothy Sleigh honored fallen vets by placing a wreath on the Tomb of the Unnamed Soldier during her…

Former Black Diamond resident Allen W. Bittner recently pled guilty to child molestation and assault, though the child rape charge was dropped.

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2019 poisoning, molestation case ends with guilty plea

Allen Bittner’s sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 30.

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National Alliance on Mental Health comes to the Plateau

The Family-to-Family seminar program aims to help family and friends understand mental illness and how to help their…

The Enumclaw Senior Center held a picnic on Cole Street on Aug. 22, hosted by the local Rotary. This was only one of many events seniors can enjoy through the center. Photo by Enumclaw Senior Center

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Senior Center needs assessment deadline next week

Nearly 40 percent of Enumclaw locals 50+ — this is their change to tell the Senior Center what…

The Rainier School in Buckley has been caring for people with mental disabilities since 1939, though originally under the name the Western State Custodial School. It was the first such facility in Washington state, though now it is one of four. Image courtesy The Rainier School

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Disability rights group sues DSHS, Rainier School

Disability Rights Washington alleges the Buckley facility is “a dangerous place to live” and has caused injury and…

A webcamera on Mt. Rainier from Camp Shurman captured an image of a cloud passing the east side of the volcano’s summit, which to some looked like Mt. Rainier was venting. Photo courtesy National Park Service

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That’s no vent — a deeper look into the non-eruption event on Rainier

Scientists are constantly monitoring the volcano, so any large event will be noted.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still
Carolynn Bernard knows all the name of the sheep she cares for; some people donate money to the Bless Ewe sanctuary to “adopt” their own sheep and set up monthly Zoom calls with them.

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Local sheep sanctuary looking for financial support

With the price of alfalfa so high, the Bless Ewe Sheep Farm Sanctuary is turning to crowdsourcing.

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Sunnie Burger, Cascade Place resident, recently turned 100.

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Local resident Sunnie turns 100

Times sure has changed since 1922.

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Celebrate the Constitution with the Daughters of the Revolution

The local event will be at the Black Diamond History Museum at 1 p.m.

A webcamera on Mt. Rainier from Camp Shurman captured an image of a cloud passing the east side of the volcano's summit, which to some looked like Mt. Rainier was venting. Photo courtesy National Park Service

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No, Mount Rainier is not erupting

A video posted earlier this morning appeared to show the volcano was venting; it turned out to only…

Volunteers in Buckley touched up a Foothills Trail bench during its 2020 event. Photo courtesy Amy Molen

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Volunteers to beautify Enumclaw, Buckley

It’s almost time to glove up and grab your tools — Beautify Enumclaw and Beautify Buckley are right…

The King County Library System often hosts temporary story walks around the district; the Friends of the Enumclaw library is partnering with the library system to build a permanent one in Enumclaw.

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Enumclaw library, supporters to build Story Walk at McFarland Park

Funds and volunteers are needed to finish the project, which aims to encourage families to read together.

Mutual of Enumclaw has been in business on the Plateau for more than 100 years. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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State Supreme Court rules Mutual of Enumclaw policy did not cover property damage by pandemic

Two dentists argued Gov. Inslee’s proclamation prohibiting nonemergency procedures counted as “’[d]irect physical loss’ of property”.