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King County has its own battery energy storage system at the West Point Treatment Plant; according to the county, it proved its effectiveness during last year’s “bomb cyclone” by providing operators with reliable power amid voltage sags. Photo courtesy King County

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Battery storage systems in Enumclaw? Not so fast

Despite online chatter, no informal or formal proposals have been made to build a BESS facility in the…

Although mayoral candidate Geoff Bowie secured “Old Black Diamond” votes, sometimes having more than double the votes than Mayor-elect john Adler, Adler’s control of the Ten Trails neighborhood and his strong 3:1 voting ratio secured him the 24 additional votes to become the new city executive. Image courtesy King County/Ray Miller-Still

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Old versus new: Black Diamond mayoral race split city’s neighborhood lines

Precinct data shows that Ten Trails voters may soon be the key to controlling the city’s political future.

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KC employee helps Black Diamond man suffering seizure

The unidentified man was on his morning run when the seizure hit.

The Enumclaw School District administration offices. Photo courtesy the Enumclaw School District

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ESD relinquishes interest in land for Oakpointe, approves two replacement levy measures for upcoming election

There was a fair bit of action with the Enumclaw School District last week.

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Plateau Kids Network volunteers spend hours and hours organizing toy donations and helping families “shop” before the Christmas holiday. You can help the nonprofit out by registering as a volunteer at plateaukidsnetwork.com/volunteer.

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Holiday Helping Hands toy drive prepares for another year of joy and cheer

The Plateau Kids Network organizes an annual toy drive that helps close to 400 local kids.

The Enumclaw School District administration offices. Photo courtesy the Enumclaw School District

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ESD Board votes to place two replacement levies on upcoming ballot

The school district estimates neither levy will increase tax collection rates, if the measures are approved by voters.

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Local businesswoman sues drug recovery center after son’s death

Judy Rossu’s son died months after Rainier Recovery Center allegedly failed to properly assess him or provide adequate…

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St. Elizabeth workers, friends, and family demonstrated in front of the local hospital last Thursday for higher wages, break nurses, and the financial ability to further their education or renew their licenses. Pictured handling the bullhorn is Cillian Hendrickson, 3, who was there with his mother Amanda, an emergency room nurse.

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St. Elizabeth nurse union demonstrates for higher pay, more staffing

Pay at the Enumclaw hospital lags behind other Virginia Franciscan Mason facilities, and less staffing means nurses can’t…

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Black Diamond plans six-year capital improvement projects

There are dozens of projects to be tackled, from reconstructing Roberts Drive to building a new City Hall.

Enumclaw's City Hall. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw to see gas price increase for November, plus small property tax increase in 2026

Solid waste prices and pool activity rates are rising incrementally as well.

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One dead in Buckley fire | Update

Unknown chemicals identified as flamable materials like paint cans, gasoline.

GoodRoots Northwest opened a refrigerated food locker in Carbonado in September 2024. Pictured here is Kyllonen, 90, who was the city’s longest volunteer at the local pantry. Also pictured, left to right, is Shelly Wright and Denise Vesey, co-founders of the food pantry, GoodRoots CEO Stacey Crnich, and Congressional Rep. Dr. Kim Schrier. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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GoodRoots Northwest ‘evolves’ to 100% food locker assistance

The local nonprofit has closed its physical storefront between Buckley and Bonney Lake, and is now only delivering…

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Steve Bigger, a Vietnam War veteran, received not just a quilt, but a thank-you hug from Enumclaw Senior Center Recreation Coordinator Rochelle Rogers.

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Enumclaw quilting group honors local vets with every stitch

“It is the least we can do to thank our veterans and their families for the sacrifices they…