The Gateway Concert Band hosts its annual Name Those Tunes concerts every June. Submitted photo

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Name Those Tunes returns to the Plateau

The annual summer event is hosted by the Gateway Concert Band, which has been playing music as a…

Enumclaw City Hall’s administration offices. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw council to consider Enumclaw City Hall, staff building interior renovations

A budget amendment is on the councils May 11 consent agenda.

Photo courtesy city of Black Diamond
Williamson started working at Black Diamond in 2007, and filled many positions, from the Economic Development Director, the Executive Director of Engineering Services/Economic Development Director, and the Master Development Review Team (MDRT) leader overseeing the Ten Trails neighborhood development while also being the Community Development Department at the same time.

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Former Black Diamond employee under investigation for years of alleged unapproved overtime

Former MDRT lead Andy Williamson often recorded two hours of overtime per day for nearly a decade. Developer…

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Chipotle soft opening May 12

The restaurant will be offering its new High Protein Menu along with its usual fare.

Dr. Mark Wenzel and Dr. Wade Barringer

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ESD announces superintendent finalists, will host two public forums

The Enumclaw School District has announced its superintendent finalists, and your opportunity to meet them in a public…

The Enumclaw City Chambers. File photo

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It’s filing week – here’s how you can announce your candidacy for public office

Most local offices in Enumclaw, Black Diamond, and Buckley are not up for re-election this year.

Students at the AGRIventure event at the Enumclaw Expo can explore 13 interactive exhibits showcasing everything from farming, animal care, and technology. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Expo Center

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Expo Center opens to students to explore the world of agriculture

The inaugural AGRIventure event aims to encourage a new generation of agriculturalists.

The Simple Goodness Sister's annual Old Fashioned Fest is May 16. Courtesy photo

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Old Fashioned Fest returns to Wilkeson soda shop

The Simple Goodness Sisters is kicking off the spring season with the classic cocktail.

Amendments to the proposed 0.1% sales tax increase to fund county roads were introduced during an April 4 meeting. None of the amendments passed, so the debate continued amongst Executive Committee members. Screenshot

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King County Transportation District sales tax debate continues

Being discussed is how other cities should receive some of the tax revenue, and how they can access…

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EFD puts out wood shed fire

The Blake Street structure completely burned down in minutes.

The Spiketon Creek Bridge is a temporary structure that was installed in 2019 after the original 83-year-old bridge closed due to pier settlement. Photo courtesy WSDOT

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Spiketon Bridge to close May 4-6

Crews will be repairing the temporary structure, as funding for a permanent bridge remains elusive.

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.

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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.