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.

Photo courtesy Krainick Dairy
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.

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Most farmers aren’t millionaires, but they may be taxed anyway

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

The Black Diamond City Council chambers. Fi

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‘This is not the right thing to do’: Severance for former senior BD official raises eyebrows

The Black Diamond City Council was split in approving a severance package for former MDRT lead Andy Williamson.

The Enumclaw School District Board of Directors accepted former Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey’s resignation on Jan. 12. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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ESD union members voted “no confidence” in former superintendent before resignation

Both the Enumclaw Education Association and the ESD Board said the vote had no effect on the “mutual”…

A “No Kings” protester stands in the middle of a small group of counter-protesters. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Protesters, preachers, and painters: 500 show up at Enumclaw ‘No Kings’ demonstration

Indivisible Enumclaw has collected more than 1,300 pounds of food and $1,000 in cash donations for Plateau Outreach…

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 formally begins Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority annexation process

Voters approving the annexation means higher property taxes; without it, the city will be without a designated emergency…

RAMROD riders normally start and end their 150-mile, 10,000-foot elevation marathon in Enumclaw; pictured here are riders nearing the end of their ride over the Foothills Trail pedestrian bridge. Photo by Jesse Major / www.jessemajorphoto.com

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RAMROD cancels 2026 ride

The popular and challenging Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day event could not reach an agreement with…

Rich Peterson wrestled at Enumclaw High School from 1976 to 1980. Courtesy photo

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‘I want to do this as long as I can’: former EHS wrestler seeks kidney

Rich Peterson puts together the WIAA state wrestling tournament every year, but he’s unsure how much longer he…

The Enumclaw Police Department

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EPD moving forward with ALPR cameras after legislature passes bill

A new law codifies how law enforcement can use the automatic license plate readers, with some additional restrictions.

The King County Transportation District met on March 19 to discuss a potential 0.1% sales tax increase to find more tax revenue for the county’s Road Division. Screenshot

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Transportation District drafts 0.1% sales tax to address roads funding shortage

Without additional funding, roads around Enumclaw and Black Diamond would no longer be maintained by the county.