Lifting weights or using a resistance band for exercise is a great way for seniors to build strength. Image courtesy Metro Creative Connections

Life

Seniors — it’s never too late to get moving and back into shape

Senior and Community Centers in Enumclaw, Black Diamond, and Buckley have myriad programs to help locals build strength,…

Artwork by Darren Chromey

Life

Landscape photography decorating Enumclaw’s City Hall

Darren Chromey got his start in photography by buying a used camera off Ebay.

The washout of the Carbon River Trail (former road) within Mount Rainier National Park. Photo courtesy the National Park Service

News

Mount Rainier’s Carbon River area opens to the public via temporary road

It’s unclear when the Carbon River Road will be repaired, as the washout caused extensive damage.

Enumclaw Mayor Jan Molinaro

News

Molinaro elected vice president of Sound Cities Association

The Enumclaw mayor said he’ll be helping the organization focus on issues surrounding homelessness, housing, and crime.

Ray Miller-Still, "Our Corner"

Opinion

News is a conversation | Our Corner

To be effective journalists, we need to have active relationships with members of the local community.

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

News

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

News

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

Sports

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

News

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.