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.

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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

Image courtesy Metro Creative Connections

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Children’s park, trail clean-up events planned for Dwight Garrett, Nolte

Attendees have the chance to be honored with a brick with their name donated to the Issaquah salmon…

The Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center (CFJC) houses Juvenile Court, Juvenile Detention and a variety of related programs. It is located in the First Hill neighborhood, between 12th and 14th Avenues. Photo courtesy King County

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What does justice look like in the Enumclaw HS bomb threat case?

King County has a strong policy of attempting to keep children from being incarcerated, citing studies that show…

Last year's winner of the District 8 Congressional Art Competition was Skyline High sophomore Ashley Zhang and her piece, "Into the Unknown". Image via Facebook

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Congressional art contest opens for local students

Students in the 8th Congressional District have a chance to get their artwork hung in the country’s Capitol

Blotter bug

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | March 24 – 29

A mysterious explosive, a choking child, and unauthorized archery.

Prep work on the Sumner-Buckley Highway begins April, and resurfacing on April 11. Image courtesy Pierce County

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Sumner-Buckley Highway to be resurfaced

Work begins April 11

Johnathan Scott Hanshaw's last known address was in Enumclaw.

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Local resident charged with burglary, attempted burglary in Seattle incident

An Enumclaw resident was recently arrested in Seattle, after allegedly fighting with the man of the home he…

Fiona Drynan, a local volunteer, preparing some pre-packed meals for Enumclaw families needing food from the Enumclaw Food Bank back in 2020, when the pandemic was just getting started. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw Food Bank to merge with Plateau Outreach Ministries

Very little will be changing, as both sites will continue to offer their respective food and financial aid…

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When to fight, and when to flee: Fatherly advice to my young son | Our Corner

It’s almost never worth getting hurt over material possessions.

The Enumclaw testing site is seeing fewer and fewer visitors, which is why it's closing April 1. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw COVID testing site closing April 1

While public agencies are saying the drop in COVID cases means it’s safe to close the testing site,…