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Man drowns in Black Diamond lake

First responders believe the man suffered from a medical emergency while swimming.

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Election is just days away — don’t forget to vote on these two measures

Enumclaw and Black Diamond are voting on a school levy and continuing a King County fingerprint program.

The Carbon River Fairfax Bridge was built in 1921 and is almost 500 feet long. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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Carbon River Fairfax Bridge closed; SR 165 access to Mount Rainier cut off

The emergency closure came April 14 after new deterioration was discovered.

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The upcoming school levy will addresses much needed repairs and upgrades across the district.

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Volunteers with the Enumclaw Plateau Community Association working near Boise Creek.

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EPCA, other Plateau organizations receive Alan M. Painter grants

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

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.

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EPD credits year-old drone program with drop in car thefts

The drones have been deployed more than 70 times this last year, for everything from examining traffic incidents…

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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.

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The Plateau protests: “Hands Off”

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

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

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Plateau hit with 3.7 magnitude quake and several smaller ones

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

Daniel Rebollar and Vanny were reunited thanks to local Marilyn Nelson. Facebook photo

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Stolen dog found, returned to owner

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

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Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello with his drink from the Mount Rainier Creamery and talking with owners Ryan and Haylee Mensonides.

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Pierce County Executive Mello visits Buckley leaders

Executive Ryan Mello visited with the Mount Rainier Creamery and elected officials to find out how to improve…

Enumclaw’s city hall. Photo courtesy the city of Enumclaw

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Enumclaw wants to hear from public about BESS facilities

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

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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.

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Enumclaw celebrates pool project completion

Want to have a pool party? There’s a new party room, as well as family changing rooms and…

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

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Body of missing woman recovered in Carbon River

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