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King County completed a culvert replacement on the Newaukum Creek on SE 432nd St. outside the city of Enumclaw back in 2024. Photo courtesy King County

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King County receives FEMA funds for Enumclaw culvert replacement

Nearly $930,000 will go toward the design of the project.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw crime reports continue to dip

After a huge drop in reports recorded in 2024, 2025 continued the trend with 4% fewer crimes reported.

Enumclaw’s Boise Creek Six Plex is most often used for high school and recreational baseball and softball, but also plays host to the city’s annual Easter egg hunt. Photo courtesy Enumclaw

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Enumclaw to seek grant to light baseball fields

Unanticipated costs have elected officials turning to the RCO for additional funds.

The Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority is a unique fire department, and provides emergency services to cities like Maple Valleu, Covington, Kent, Tukwila, and more. Photo courtesy PSRFA

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Black Diamond fire district annexation vote set for Aug. 4

Being annexed into the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority district increases taxes and fees.

Mike Wierzbicki recently ran a Lamborghini dealership in Bellevue before venturing out on his own with Cascadia Collectives in Enumclaw. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Cascadia Collectives offers cars for enthusiasts of all types

Enumclaw’s new car dealership bills itself as a unique all-in-one shop to purchase, sell, transport, and detail cars.

Free the Green is just one group of people cleaning up the Boise Creek banks by ripping out invasive species of plants and putting in native ones. The group is planning a May 16 “Creekside Community Gathering” at the Foothills Trail trailhead, but is also involved in a Prairie Appreciation Day (May 9, Glacial Heritage Preserve), Lake Kapowsin Days (May 30, Kale Kapowsin Boat Launch) and a Nature Festival (June 6, Flaming Geyser State Park). To learn more, head to freethegreen.org. Contributed photo

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Meet local conservationists at Creekside Community Gathering

The May 16 event is all about connecting with nature lovers and restoring the Boise Creek as a…

Enumclaw will be building a new flagpole in front of City Hall in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Included on the flagpole will be the city’s own flag, which was adopted in 2022. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw plans new flagpole for U.S.’ 250th birthday

Construction is expected to begin in May.

Black Diamond resident and Washington Virtual Academies student, Reina Kim, performed at Carnegie Hall in 2024 after taking first in an international music competition. Courtesy photo

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Black Diamond teen makes it to final round of national talent show

Reina Kim has been competing with other musical students across the country in the K12 Talent Showdown.

Reuben the horse was located by deputies on April 13; where he was found was not made public. Photo courtesy KCSO

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Stolen horse from Enumclaw found ‘safe and sound’

A community effort and a fast response from deputies led to Reuben being found less than 24 hours…

The Enumclaw Senior Center building used to be a garment factory nearly 100 years ago. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw Senior Center to receive upgrades

UPDATE: Construction on the century-old building is expected to be from June through August.

The King County Transportation District is stuck in passing a 0.1% sales tax to raise revenue for the county’s Roads Services Division; Board members were debating what percentage of the pot, if any, could go toward cities during the April 4 meeting. Screenshot

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King County Transportation District members debate potential sales tex distribution

The proposed 0.1% sales tax is estimated to bring in $100 million a year for unincorporated roads, but…

Enumclaw’s Krainick Dairy is one of the remaining dairy farms on the Plateau; they produce upward of 9,000 gallons of milk a day for Darigold. Photo courtesy Krainick Dairy

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‘Millionaires tax’ puts WA farmers in a predicament

The Washington Farm Bureau says the state’s new “millionaires tax” penalizes farmers when they rapidly liquidate equipment for…

The Enumclaw USPS parking lot will is expected to be closed April 20 - May 15. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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USPS parking lot to close for construction

ADA-accessibility construction and other repairs and upgrades are expected to be installed April 10 - May 15.