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Enumclaw needs more pickleball courts

The local sports group has more than 250 members, and we need more space to play.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

New look for 2022 grads | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Dan Shannon, "The Smartest Man in the Room"

Opinion

Police reform has gone too far, and it’s making our communities less safe | The Smartest Man in the Room

Good men and women are leaving their departments.

Tiny logo, tiny news. Photo courtesy Ray Miller-Still

News

Briefly | June 8

A primary election and court case update.

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Letters to the Editor

A perfect example of irony

Commentary on Nancy Crampton Brophy’s conviction.

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News

Black Diamond police blotter | May 23 – 29

Some strange fishermen and a package thief caught on camera.

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Letters to the Editor

Tough questions on safety and security

What are the truly necessary things in life?

Poll

A Washington law banning the sale (not possession) of firearm magazines that hold more than 10 rounds goes into effect in July. Thoughts?

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Brian Mead

Obituaries

Brian Mead

Brian Mead died May 30, 2022, at the age of 68.

Ron Schaafsma

Obituaries

Ron Schaafsma

Ron Brent Schaafsma died May 16, 2022, at the age of 74.

Marge Stormo

Obituaries

Marge Stormo

Marge Stormo died May 21, 2022 at the age of 85.

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Letters to the Editor

Food for thought on the climate crisis

Too many people think they know more than experts.

If you have chickens, ducks, or other birds at home, one of the best ways to protect them is to separate them from wild birds. Image courtesy Public Health Insider

News

Bird flu in Washington can harm backyard poultry and wild birds | Public Health Insider

Ducks found with the virus were recently found in Seattle and Bellevue.