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David Wickersham

David Allen Wickersham died Feb. 3, 2025, at the age of 89.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: I support the EPD and Flock ALPRs

Reader and former Enumclaw officer Jon Buss voices his support for automatic license plate readers.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still and Josh Burbank
Buckley’s biggest event of the year is here! Slap on that sunscreen and get ready for some intense sawing action at the Log Show on June 28. Here are some photos last year of the Junior Log Show and adult event. Also, make sure you congratulate EHS and WRHS seniors — their graduation ceremonies are this month, too.

Life

At A Glance | June 2025 Community Calendar

Get ready for the annual Log Show!

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

News

Briefly | May 28

One correction.

Photo courtesy King County

News

King County urges caution around water amid high rates of drowning deaths

Cold water and rivers are a hidden danger – even on hot days.

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. File photo

News

King County looks for trash solutions as landfill fills up

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, which is the only active landfill in King County, is set to close in…

Brier Dudley, "The Free Press Initiative"

Opinion

WA’s journalism fellowship in limbo after legislators cut funding | The Free Press Initiative

The program’s budget was slashed in half.

Photo courtesy of Federal Way Discount Guns

Northwest

Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law

The requirement will go beyond the state’s existing background checks.

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

Life

Winter has passed, but don’t get too excited | The Compleat Home Gardener

It’s still not warm enough for those hot-loving plants.

Chris Gruner
Enumclaw City Council member

Opinion

Flock ALPRs put individual freedoms at risk | Guest Columnist

Automatic license plate readers are effective — which is why it’s so easy for government to overreach and…

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON 
Enumclaw High athletes, joined by teammates and coaches, signed last week with collegiate programs. Seated, from left, are Seamus Twohey, Fernando Reyes Villasenor, Caleb Christian, Louis Chevalier, Marcell Lensegrav-Obot and Porter Rodarte.

Sports

EHS football, rugby players sign college contracts

Student athletes will attend colleges in Washington state, California, and Utah.

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

News

Briefly | May 21

One sentencing update.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON 
Enumclaw High’s Lila Schmidt is greeted by teammates after crushing a game-ending home run during a May 15 district victory over Heritage High. The win, at the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey, was the Hornets’ first step toward earning a berth in this week’s Class 3A state fastpitch tournament.

Sports

Enumclaw fastball, baseball head to state

Track athletes will also find out whether they’re traveling to state after this week’s districts competition.