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The threat to Enumclaw High School was made via the Instagram social media platform. Screenshot

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Shooting, bomb threats closes Enumclaw High

Similar threats have also caused Enumclaw Middle School, Thunder Mountain Middle School into modified lockdowns

Left to right, Bill Kennedy, Joe Delmore, Darlene DeGroot, Tory Bennett, Cherie Hoselton (not pictured), and Annette Flechner enjoy using the Senior Center for their morning get-togethers on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after hitting up the local pool. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw Council discusses upgrading, completely replacing Senior Center

No option is cheap — from the estimated $2.4 million to do piecemeal projects, to maybe $3.4 million…

A small group on Griffin Avenue in Enumclaw supporting voting "Yes" on the local school district levy hours before ballots were due. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw, White River school district levy results | Feb. 18

The February special election is certified today, Feb. 18.

Rafael Jimenez (20) dribbles down the court with the help of local photographer Tim Dehnert. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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EHS, WRHS Swarm the Stands for annual Unified Sports basketball game

Enumclaw took the win this year, beating White River 48-44.

Chris Gruner, right, and Bobby Martines, left, taking their oath of office during the Jan. 10 meeting. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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Meet Chris Gruner and Bobby Martinez, Enumclaw’s newest council members

Both elected officials have some long-term goals; Gruner wants to bring in more substance abuse services into the…

The Pierce County Library System may soon go fine-free, joining a handful of other libraries that have done so in Washington, and hundreds across the country. Image courtesy endlibraryfines.info/

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UPDATE | Pierce County Library System asks Buckley, other branches to implement “fine-free” plans

The King County Library System is also looking at whether to eliminate late return fees and other fines.

Stock image courtesy Metro Creative Connections

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Enumclaw FFA getting down to bees-ness with new colonies

While the group awaits a potential $4,800 grant to pay for the bee colony project, any community support…

Mike Reynolds, Enumclaw's former city attorney, was celebrated by elected officials and staff members during the Jan. 10 meeting — his last of his 42-year stint. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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City Attorney Mike Reynolds steps down after four decades

Countless land deals made over his tenure helped shape modern-day Enumclaw.

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The highlighted land in the middle of the Ten Trails development in Black Diamond was recently purchased by the Enumclaw School District for a future elementary school.

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Enumclaw School District buys land for future school sites

The land, owned by Oakpointe, cost the district $6.5 million in school mitigation fees.

Up to 60 wines will be available for people to taste at the 13th annual Wine and Chocolate Festival at the Enumclaw Expo Center. Submitted photo

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Wine and Chocolate returns to the Expo Center

The 13th annual event will be featuring up to 20 wineries and 60 different wines.

The city of Enumclaw is planning on officially adopting this flag design, created by local Kyle Miller, via resolution late February or early March. Submitted image

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Enumclaw City Council chooses municipal flag

Kyle Miller’s colorful design will soon be flying over city hall.

A graph showing the overall tax rate for residents within the Enumclaw School District between 2023 and 2026, if voters approve the replacement Educational Programs and Operations levy this February. Image courtesy Enumclaw School District

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Remember to cast your vote on the Enumclaw School District levy measure

Ballots are being mailed out today, Jan. 19, and ballot drop boxes open tomorrow.