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A sketch of how the one-lane roundabout at the Roosevelt Avenue and 244th Avenue intersection will look like, once construction is completed in September. Image courtesy of the city of Enumclaw

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Roundabout coming to Roosevelt and 244th

Drivers should note that portions of Roosevelt will be closed during summer construction.

Fryingpan Creek Bridge will be replaced in the next few years; the original was built in 2930-1931. (Image taken in 1992 by photographer John “Jet” Lowe, accessed via the Library of Congress)

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Time reservation slots for Mount Rainier now open

Additionally, a plan to replace Fryingpan Creek Bridge has been approved.

Enumclaw Mayor Jan Molinaro answering questions about the proposed community center right before the March 14 open house got underway. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw hosting two additional open houses on community center

Your chance to ask questions are on April 6 at the library, and April 9 inside council chambers.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still
An Enumclaw Parks and Rec coach pumping up her youth athletes during halftime at a Feb. 27 game at Thunder Mountain Middle School.

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How could the proposed Community Center expand city sports programs? Here are some answers.

Enumclaw Parks and Rec’s sports programs have used local schools to their full capacity — a Community Center…

Rep. Kim Schrier (D-8) held a press conference with local dairy farmer Leann Krainick and Alan Huttema, interim CEO at Darigold. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Krainick Dairy, Rep. Schrier stump for whole fat, 2% milk to go back in schools

Leann Krainick, a local dairy farmer, recently voiced support for the District 8 Congresswoman’s bill.

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Gig Harbor-based Heritage Distillery not be making another appearance at Old Fashioned Fest this year, but Enumclaw’s Pursuit Distilling and Auburn’s Blackfish Distilling will be making a return visit.

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A lemon herb Old Fashioned? Simple Goodness Sisters puts a twist on the classic drink

The third Old Fashioned Fest, featuring local distilleries, will be held May 4.

This graph shows the average ozone levels around Washington state between 2004 and 2022. Most times, ozone is kept below national standards — except for the Enumclaw area. Image courtesy the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency

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Enumclaw summer ozone levels suck. Blame Seattle, the heat, and the Cascades

Data shows the 98022 ZIP code area experienced the second-highest per capita asthma-related emergency department visits in 2022.…

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Green River Gorge bridge closed April 3

Additionally, the weight limit has been temporarily changed.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still
Tickets for exceeding Enumclaw’s three-hour parking limit are now $100; general violations are $60.

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Enumclaw council triples parking fines

General infractions can now result in a $60 fine, and tickets for time-limit violations specifically are now $100.

Bryson Fico with his book donations for the Enumclaw jail. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw jail gets a book boost

Bryson Fico donated more than 100 books to the EPD as a part of his “Pages for Redemption”…

A screenshot of the appeal Washington state Republicans are making to the U.S. Supreme Court over a recent legislative district shakeup.

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Redistricting appeal submitted to the Supreme Court

Republicans want to reverse changes to the 14th and 15th Legislative Districts — which would also keep Enumclaw…

The Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day (RAMROD) event usually starts and ends in Enumclaw — but organizers are worried that by not being allowed to use Stevens Canyon Road, the 40th event will be canceled, and the ride will stop. Courtesy photo

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RAMROD feels shafted as 40th race appears canceled; Mount Rainier says the park is too congested

Mount Rainier National Park has said the Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day event is not longer…

A screenshot of Aaron Lincoln’s sentence ruling.

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Man sentenced to 33 months for attack at quarry

Aaron Lincoln was reportedly “devastated” after learning about what he did on July 12, 2022.