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The Enumclaw community gathered on the high school’s track last Friday to run thirteen laps — or 5 kilometers — to help raise money for World Relief Seattle and goes to aid Ukraine refugees. As of April 17, more than $1,800 was raised.

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Photo gallery: Running to support Ukrainian refugees

Dozens of locals, from EHS students to school board officials and community members raised about $1,800 for World…

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Black Diamond police blotter | April 5 – 10

A juvenile thief, a warrant arrest, and an interrupted burglar.

A view of Squaw Lake from a 2019 hike by Deryl Yunck. Photo courtesy Deryl and Heather Yunck / https://wanderingyuncks.com/

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Feds to rename derogatory Mount Rainier National Park lake

Your chance to comment on the name change expires April 26.

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Opinion

A slur that’s fit for print? | Our Corner

The Courier-Herald put a lot of thought into using a particular word in a news article. Here’s how…

The Enumclaw business scene is unrecognizeable since the local Chamber opened in 1902. Pictured the old Eagle Candy Store in 1906

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Enumclaw Chamber celebrates 120th anniversary

There will be several speeches, a champagne toast, and a showing of “Charlie the Lonesome Cougar”.

Adam Olson standing in front of Olson's Meats numerous Northwest Meat Processors Association championship awards. Adam sausages also earned the grand champion title in the national American Cured Meats Championships in 2011. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

Business

Olson’s Meats named grand champion for ham, snacks in regional meats contest

Once again, Olson’s Meats and Smokehouse walked away from a regional meat competition with a couple grand champion…

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Buckley, Black Diamond police blotter | March 1 – April 3

Several spike strips laid to catch fleeing vehicles, a rude driver flipping the bird, and a good deed…

White River High School’s Princess Julia Schmidt, center, waves to crowds as the parade rolls through Sumner on April 9. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Photo gallery: Buckley makes its mark at Pierce County’s Daffodil Parade

Drums, dancing, and daffodils filled the air in Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner and Orting

Enumclaw's 2021 egg hunt was a huge success, as hundreds of kids swarmed the Boise Creek 6 Plex to gather as many eggs as possible. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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April chock-full of egg hunts and spring events on the Plateau | UPDATE

This article has been updated with updated with Buckley and Black Diamond activities.

This year's ClawBots team is made up of Kolton Tidwell, Camrin Youn, Macoy Storem, and Josh Hughes, who were able to make it to the Cheney districts competition, as well as Nathaniel Racey, Tristan Ashton, Kane Thorson, who are not pictured. Courtesy photo

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ClawBots earn 20th in districts

The team only has six members, and three are graduating, so future success depends on membership

Enumclaw Mayor Jan Molinaro giving his State of Enumclaw speech at City Hall on Thursday, April 7. The speech can be watched online at cityofenumclaw.net. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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The State of Enumclaw: Achievements of 2021 and projects for 2022 and beyond

The city is in good financial health, says Mayor Jan Molinaro, which should mitigate a forecasted economic slowdown…

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Athletes on Enumclaw High School’s color guard team this year include: (back row) assistant coach Sage Beinke, Emma Riche, Isabelle Riche, Cheryl Richenburg, Reese Hooton, Addisyn Akeson and assistant coach Cassie Grove; (middle row) Sophia Delducco, Nicole Ross, and Leah Lidke; and (front row) Olivia Marity and Adele Razor.

Sports

EHS color guard nabs second in state championships

This was the final season for longtime coach Cheryl Richenburg, who will be replaced by two former athletes.

The Ukrainian flag.

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EHS students hosting 5K to raise funds for Ukraine

All proceeds will be going to World Relief Seattle