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Dozens of first responders, from local police officers, EMTs, and firefighters to even state patrol troopers, attended a memorial dedication ceremony last Tuesday, Sept. 20. Many city officials, staff, and community members also attended, including Penny and Lucy Chevassus, seen here sitting on the blue bench.

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Enumclaw honors its first responders

A new monument at City Hall lights up red, white, and blue to recognize firefighters, EMTs, and police…

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Several members of PSE SEIU Enumclaw No. 703 attended the Sept. 19 Enumclaw School District Board meeting ahead of their contract vote on Friday.

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ESD classified staff vote down wage increase in contract negotiations

The educational support professionals at the district feel they’re not as valued as teachers, and want equitable pay.

Enumclaw’s city hall is more than 100 years old, and time has taken its toll, necessitating some repairs and restoration. Image by Ray Miller-Still

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City hall restoration continues; council prepares to buy CO2 allowances

Gas bills are going to going way up this November.

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The Enumclaw Plateau Farmers’ Market Harvest Market last year was every Thursday in the afternoons. This year, it’s slated to have only two events — one in late October, and another in mid-November.

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Harvest Market returning to Cole Street

Make sure to stop by the big tent on Oct. 29 and Nov. 19 to check out local…

Dorothy assists in placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery; Ted Alger

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Local vet takes Honor Flight to D.C.

Dorothy Sleigh honored fallen vets by placing a wreath on the Tomb of the Unnamed Soldier during her…

Former Black Diamond resident Allen W. Bittner recently pled guilty to child molestation and assault, though the child rape charge was dropped.

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2019 poisoning, molestation case ends with guilty plea

Allen Bittner’s sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 30.

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National Alliance on Mental Health comes to the Plateau

The Family-to-Family seminar program aims to help family and friends understand mental illness and how to help their…

The Enumclaw Senior Center held a picnic on Cole Street on Aug. 22, hosted by the local Rotary. This was only one of many events seniors can enjoy through the center. Photo by Enumclaw Senior Center

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Senior Center needs assessment deadline next week

Nearly 40 percent of Enumclaw locals 50+ — this is their change to tell the Senior Center what…

The Rainier School in Buckley has been caring for people with mental disabilities since 1939, though originally under the name the Western State Custodial School. It was the first such facility in Washington state, though now it is one of four. Image courtesy The Rainier School

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Disability rights group sues DSHS, Rainier School

Disability Rights Washington alleges the Buckley facility is “a dangerous place to live” and has caused injury and…

A webcamera on Mt. Rainier from Camp Shurman captured an image of a cloud passing the east side of the volcano’s summit, which to some looked like Mt. Rainier was venting. Photo courtesy National Park Service

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That’s no vent — a deeper look into the non-eruption event on Rainier

Scientists are constantly monitoring the volcano, so any large event will be noted.

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Carolynn Bernard knows all the name of the sheep she cares for; some people donate money to the Bless Ewe sanctuary to “adopt” their own sheep and set up monthly Zoom calls with them.

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Local sheep sanctuary looking for financial support

With the price of alfalfa so high, the Bless Ewe Sheep Farm Sanctuary is turning to crowdsourcing.

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Sunnie Burger, Cascade Place resident, recently turned 100.

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Local resident Sunnie turns 100

Times sure has changed since 1922.

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Celebrate the Constitution with the Daughters of the Revolution

The local event will be at the Black Diamond History Museum at 1 p.m.