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A map of the trails in the Black Diamond Open Space, and what parcels a nearly $3 million grant could purchase, further protecting unincorporated King County from urban sprawl. Image courtesy King County

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Open spaces around Black Diamond receiving $10 million to expand

The goal is to keep natural spaces natural and slow urban sprawl around King County.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Allan Thomas, former Drainage District 5 commissioner and Enumclaw dairy farmer, walks away from the Western District of Washington federal courthouse in Seattle. He was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison last Friday, Feb. 3, for his part in stealing more than $460,000 in taxes from locals.

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Allan Thomas gets 2.5 years for tax fraud scheme

The former Drainage District 5 commissioner and his wife were convicted of stealing more than $460,000 from Enumclaw…

Photo courtesy Megan Muntean Amara Muntean sleeping in her hospital room, where she has to stay for at least 30 days at a time for her chemo treatment.

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Local infant fighting leukemia at Mary Bridge

Amara’s parents thought it was just an ear infection. Thankfully, a trip to the hospital caught the cancer…

Leaks, floods, and uncontrollable heating are just a few of the challenges Byron Kibler staff and students face inside the 70 year-old building. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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A closer look: Inside Byron Kibler Elementary | Part 2

Constant leaks, unpredictable heating, and a lack of accessibility only make up a few reasons why the district…

The area highlighted in red is the focus of a 2019 WSDOT study on SR 410 traffic conditions. This image was taken from that WSDOT study.

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Buckley taking first steps to address traffic congestion

Every local knows that rush hour traffic between Enumclaw and Buckley, to use a technical term, sucks.

Contributed photo Vivan Pearlman, 12, suffered sudden cardiac arrest at Enumclaw Middle School last October. She underwent a nine hour surgery on her birthday.

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Mother urges AED laws after daughter suffers sudden cardiac arrest

Vivan Perlman collapsed suddenly last October. Only a quick-thinking substitute and a readily-available AED saved her life.

Brendan Lee Palmer was sentenced to nearly seven and a half years for vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving.

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Local sentenced to 89 months for deadly Halloween crash

Brendan Lee Palmer pled guilty to vehicular homicide, but charges of DUI were dropped.

The Enumclaw High auditorium was built in the 1970s, and hasn’t seen any major modernization efforts since the ’90s. Those who use it consider it functional at best, though it lacks many of the amenities and opportunities more modern performing arts centers can offer drama and theater tech students. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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A closer look: Inside EHS’ auditorium | Part 1

The facility lacks modern tech, hands-on learning opportunities, and floods; here’s what a new performing arts center could…

The Enumclaw Garden Club’s annual Breakfast for the Birds event features breakfast, a silent auction, a speaker, and a themed hat parade. Pictured are some hat parade contestants from the 2022 event. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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At A Glance | February 2023

Get ready for the February special election, the Super Bowl, and Breakfast for the Birds.

First draft renderings of what the Enumclaw Community Center could look like from the outside; these images don't show the large tree on the corner of Cole Street and Initial Avenue or the nearby horse statue, but elected officials and architects say those will remain if the center is built. Images courtesy Cornerstone Architectural Group

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Enumclaw delays bond vote for proposed community center

Elected officials are also looking to form a Citizens Advocacy Committee to gather public opinion and promote the…

Foothills Rails to Trails Executive Director Shayla Miles, former Buckley Mayor Pat Johnson, former Enumclaw Mayor Liz Reynolds, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier, and King County Parks and Rec Director Warren Jimenez pose with their ceremonial shovels in front of the crowd gathered at the groundbreaking. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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‘Lets get ‘er done’ – Foothills Trail bridge construction begins

The bridge will connect Enumclaw to Buckley, and is another step in the dream to create a cross-state…

A rendering of what the Foothills Trail Bridge will look like when complete spring or summer 2024. Image courtesy King County

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County Executives Constantine, Dammeier to host Foothills Trail Bridge groundbreaking

The ceremony begins at 3 p.m. on the Buckley side of the river.

The Enumclaw School District has uploaded project highlights on their bond webpage at https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/page/bond-2023.

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Want to learn more about Enumclaw School District’s bond? Final chats are here

The chance to vote on the Enumclaw School District’s $253 million bond measure is less than a month…