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Enumclaw pumpkin carving master David Hauge will be one of the judges for the upcoming Halloween pumpkin carving contest (no pressure). Pictured is the pumpkin he carved in 2019. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Pumpkin carving contest planned for Halloween night

The city of Enumclaw is hosting a pumpkin carving contest for all ages Oct. 31.

Eric Robertson

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Fact check: Robertson falsely claims Seattle Times retracted editorial accusing him of racist incident

The Legislative District 31 candidate holds the Seattle Times misreported what happened in its editorial endorsing his opponent,…

Sam Dubal was reported missing Oct. 12.

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Search for missing hiker continues

Sam Dubal, who was last known to be hiking the Mother Mountain Loop, was reported missing Oct. 12.

$100,000 was recently given to two dozen local businesses for COVID-19 relief. Image courtesy the city of Enumclaw

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Two dozen businesses receive Enumclaw CARES Act business grant funds

About $100,000 was recently given to local businesses.

Pictured is Mount Rainier with all the current and proposed lahar monitoring systems. The green dots show where there are already monitoring stations; the blue dots show proposed stations that have already been approved by the National Park System; and the orange dots are the dozen proposed monitoring stations that the national park wants public input on. Image courtesy National Park Service

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New lahar monitoring systems proposed for Mount Rainier

These new monitoring systems could affect the picturesque quality of the national park, and Mount Rainier wants your…

Allen Mullins, a.k.a. Captain America, stands outside the Blazing Glory coffee house off SR 410 with barista Roslyn before he took off to Yakima. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Captain America departs Enumclaw

Allen Mullins travels the country supporting first responders, firefighters, and anyone who needs a leg up.

Legislative District 31 Position No. 2 candidates Tom Clark and Eric Robertson

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In-paper debate: final round between Robertson, Clark

Candidates answer final questions about balancing the budget and keeping local news sources alive.

Upcoming election

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Still time to register for November election

The deadline to register online is Oct. 26.

Bernie O'Donnell, bottom right, is the new Black Diamond Councilmember on the block. Screenshot

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O’Donnell sworn in to Black Diamond council

Bernie will serve on the council at least until the November 2021 election.

Mail Express was fined $7,500 by L&I. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Local business fined by LI for failing to wear, enforce masks

The Mail Express Business Center was fined $7,500, the most of 11 businesses.

WNPA News ServiceDissatisfied residents hold signs in protest of comprehensive sex education mandate earlier this year.

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Sex education in schools: What Referendum 90 is and what it isn’t

The referendum, if approved by voters this November, is unlikely to affect the Enumclaw School District much, school…

Thomasson Family Farm is alive with family-fun activities, from picking out pumpkins for Halloween to visiting the farm animals and the themed corn maze. Pictured is Olive Alvis practicing her milking skills on "Squirty Gierty"; Wilder Ramos in the pumpkin patch; and Cooper Jones on the zip line. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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Maris, Thomasson farms offer autumn activities

Whether you want family friendly fun or some scary fare, these local farms have it all.

Francisco Pons cycled for 24 hours straight last year for his 56th birthday and raised money for the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. This year, his 24-hour marathon will be raising money for the local non-profit Cancer Cartel. Submitted photo

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Local gym hosts second 24-hour biking marathon for charity

Francisco Pons will be cycling nonstop from Friday, Oct. 9, to Saturday, Oct. 10.