King County Council member Reagan Dunn visited the Enumclaw City Council during its Feb. 23 meeting to give his State of the Council presentation. Screenshot

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Dunn gives State of the County presentation to Enumclaw officials

The King County Council member talked about 2025 achievements, 2026 goals, and where the county stands on substance…

Enumclaw experienced flooding from Boise Creek and sewer overflows during the Dec. 11 flooding. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Police Department

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SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding

Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.

Marcellus Owen reaching for a toy for Killian Svenson in Plateau Outreach Ministry’s children’s section. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Plateau Outreach Ministries receives grant from Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

POM has received nearly $100,000 the past three years from the health system to fund its rental and…

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Enumclaw man arrested on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse materials | UPDATE

The Auburn Police Department and Valley SWAT arrested Kyle McDougall on Feb. 25.

The Enumclaw School District offices. Photo courtesy ESD

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ESD Board approves firm for superintendent search

Northwest Leadership Associates will be aiding the district by sifting through candidates for the district’s top position.

An Enumclaw Police Department drone caught the extent of the flood damage at Jewell Street on Dec. 11, 2025. Photo courtesy EPD

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Enumclaw staff shares December flooding data with council

Public Works Director Brian Spindor says King County Flood Control needs to complete a flood map before the…

The man in blonde hair and a student, blurred, yelled at each other for several seconds — her through the bull horn, and him blowing in an emergency whistle — for several seconds before she allegedly assaulted him.

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From start to end: A comprehensive account of the Feb. 13 walkout and assault

Some more information was made public after the disastrous conclusion of a student-led demonstration.

Mountain Meadow Elementary went into a modified lockdown earlier today with White River High and the nearby Early Learning Center. Photo courtesy White River School District

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Modified lockdown at three WRSD buildings this morning

The schools resumed regular operations after about an hour.

The student who allegedly assaulted a man at the walkout was arrested by the Enumclaw Police Department on Porter Avenue. The Courier-Herald does not typically identify students accused of a crime, and the photo has been blurred. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Two minors arrested after alleged assault at high school walkout

The Feb. 13 anti-ICE protest was largely non-violent.

Rita Sandvoss was one of two people who spoke at the Feb. 9 Enumclaw public hearing about its battery energy storage system moratorium. Screenshot

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Enumclaw holds public hearing on extending BESS facility moratorium

Action on the moratorium is expected during the Feb. 23 meeting.

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St. Elizabeth workers, friends, and family demonstrated in front of the local hospital on Nov. 20, 2025 for higher wages, break nurses, and the financial ability to further their education or renew their licenses. Nurses received most of their asks when a contract was signed last week.

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St. Elizabeth nurses agree to contract; “We pretty much got our priorities”

The new contract increased wages, provided compensation to over-night workers, and funds further education.

The Black Diamond City Council chambers. File photo

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Black Diamond changes meeting day

The council will now meet Tuesdays instead of Thursdays, starting March 3.

Did you get your ballot in by 8 p.m. today? Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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ESD, WRSD renewal levies seem certain to pass | Feb. 12 UPDATE

As more ballots are counted, the gap continued to widen between “yes” and “no” votes.