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    Articles by Ray Miller-Still
    Photo courtesy Enumclaw Plateau Community Association 
Volunteers with the Enumclaw Plateau Community Association working near Boise Creek.
    EPCA, other Plateau organizations receive Alan M. Painter...
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 14, 2025 2:30 pm

    The grants are awarded to groups that work to enhance their community through engagement and education.

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    Three auto theft juvenile suspects attempted to hide from officers on a roof last August. However, the Enumclaw Police Department’s thermal-imaging drones were able to spot them.
    EPD credits year-old drone program with drop in...
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 10, 2025 10:20 am

    The drones have been deployed more than 70 times this last year, for everything from examining traffic incidents to locating armed suspects.

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    Photos by Ray Miller-Still 
Chants of “hands off” and “This is what democracy looks like” dominated the corner of Porter Street and Griffin Avenue last Saturday between noon and 2 p.m. Among the protestors was Dore Aitken, 97, who believes that public funds for children and seniors is not government waste; and Carlyn Hannum, Tellen Pranklin, and Veronica Perez in penguin costumes to ridicule the governments decision to put tariffs on remote, human-free islands.
    The Plateau protests: “Hands Off”
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 7, 2025 4:25 pm

    The corners of Griffin and Porter were crowded last Saturday as locals joined the national protest.

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    A shake map of the April 6 3/7 magnitude quake, showing it radiating out to even Federal Way and Cle Elum. Image courtesy Pacific Northwest Seismic Network
    Plateau hit with 3.7 magnitude quake and several...
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 7, 2025 11:30 am

    The largest quake on April 6 could be felt as far as Federal Way and Cle Elum.

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    Daniel Rebollar and Vanny were reunited thanks to local Marilyn Nelson. Facebook photo
    Stolen dog found, returned to owner
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 3, 2025 10:45 am

    Vanny was found in a neighborhood by Mud Mountain Road by a local.

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    Photo by Ray Miller-Still
Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello with his drink from the Mount Rainier Creamery and talking with owners Ryan and Haylee Mensonides.
    Pierce County Executive Mello visits Buckley leaders
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 2, 2025 10:40 am

    Executive Ryan Mello visited with the Mount Rainier Creamery and elected officials to find out how to improve county services for the city.

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    Enumclaw’s city hall. Photo courtesy the city of Enumclaw
    Enumclaw wants to hear from public about BESS...
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 1, 2025 11:00 am

    The public hearing on whether to zone battery energy storage systems is scheduled for April 14 at 7 p.m.

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    Photo courtesy city of Enumclaw
Attending the March 24 ribbon cutting was Cindy Holston, Ashley Leano, Parks and Rec Director Alina Hibbs, Mayor Jan Molinaro, City Administrator Chris Searcy, Council member Anthony Wright, Jayme Wade, King County Council member Reagan Dunn’s Chief of Staff Cody Eccles, Pool Assistant Manager Anna Davenport, Pool Manger Suzy Holston, Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce Events Admin Assistant Elizabeth Morter, and Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce Director Kerry Solmonsen.
    Enumclaw celebrates pool project completion
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 1, 2025 9:35 am

    Want to have a pool party? There’s a new party room, as well as family changing rooms and more ADA accessibility.

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    Numerous agencies were involved in recovering Zuleika Witron’s body, including Central Pierce Fire, Orting Swift Water, and Pierce County Sheriff Swift Water. Image courtesy Pierce County Sheriff’s Department
    Body of missing woman recovered in Carbon River
    By Ray Miller-Still • March 28, 2025 4:45 pm

    A female body was spotted by a volunteer drone operator the morning of March 28.

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Vanny, a black Pomeranian, was taken by a man on the Cal Magnusson trail on March 18.
    Dog stolen off Cal Magnusson trail
    By Ray Miller-Still • March 28, 2025 10:30 am

    Daniel Rebollar and Vanny hike Mount Peak weekly, but their March 18 excursion turned into a tragedy.

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    Pierce County’s Superior Court is located in the Pierce County-City Building. Photo courtesy Pierce County
    Moore guilty of first degree murder of Bonney...
    By Ray Miller-Still • March 27, 2025 3:40 pm

    After killing Kayla Vallee, Duane Moore attempted to evade law enforcement in Buckley.

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    Pictured breaking ground at the Doc Tait Pavilion is Foothills Historical Society Treasurer Jean Contreras, Buckley City Council member Ron Smith, Pierce County Council member Dave Morell, former Buckley Mayor and Foothills Rails to Trails Secretary Pat Johnson, former state Rep. Eric Robertson, former Rails to Trails Executive Shayla Miles, Rails to Trails Board member Robin Partington, and Pepper Miles. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Ground broken on Buckley’s new Doc Tait pavilion
    By Ray Miller-Still • March 26, 2025 1:13 pm

    A small crowd gathered to honor “The Father of the Foothills Trail” on March 24.

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    An Enumclaw Police Department vehicle outside Enumclaw Middle School after students and staff were evacuated. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Enumclaw Middle School evacuated after cell phone explodes
    By Ray Miller-Still • March 25, 2025 9:50 am

    Students are already returning to the building.

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