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Obituaries

Paula Sullivan

Paula Jean Sullivan died Dec. 31, 2021, at the age of 57.

Stephanie Van Wieringen

Obituaries

Stephanie Van Wieringen

Stephanie Van Wieringen died Jan. 17, 2022 at the age of 94.

Christa Meyer, residential physical therapist in Mountlake Terrace, Washington, plays Wordle daily. (Kevin Clark / The Herald)

Northwest

What in the world is Wordle? It’s an online game C-R-A-Z-E

Solving the daily five-letter brain teaser in six tries is the latest social media obsession.

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Letters to the Editor

Support WRSD students by voting YES on levies

The levies supports everything from modern technology to counseling and athletics.

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Letters to the Editor

Vote YES on Enumclaw’s replacement levy

Without levy dollars, many educational and athletic programs may go on the chopping board.

The Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation continues to host its Full Bellies program at Calvary Presbyterian Church every Thursday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Due to the ongoing pandemic, meals are prepared in advance to be picked up at the door. To volunteer, contact Colleen Michael at fullbellies@yahoo.com. Pictured is Nancy Merrill chopping up chicken. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

Life

At A Glance: February 2022 events

Wine and Chocolate Festival, election day, and a D&D meet-and-greet.

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News

Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | Jan. 10 – 20

A fight at a local bar, overdose victim saved by Narcan, and a possible threat with gun.

Image courtesy Pierce County Library System

News

PCLS opens annual Our Own Expressions art and writing contest | PCLS

The contest, open to White River School District students, ends Feb. 28.

Dr. Jayendrina Singha Ray’s research interests include postcolonial studies, spatial literary studies, British literature, and rhetoric and composition. Prior to teaching in the U.S., she worked as an editor with Routledge and taught English at colleges in India. She is a resident of Kirkland.

Opinion

How chips define the evolving world order | Guest column

Semiconductor chips are the new oil that the world can go to war over.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Image courtesy King County Library System

News

Enumclaw library hosting Feb. 1 vaccine clinic

No appointments required; single, two-dose and booster shots will be available for anyone ages five and older

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Letters to the Editor

Elfers needs to focus on the present, not the past

Let’s focus on the current failures of President Biden.

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Letters to the Editor

“Zoom bombing” incident not a prank

A letter to Enumclaw Police Chief Tim Floyd.