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Black Press Media concludes transition of ownership

Black Press Media, which operates Sound Publishing, completed its sale Monday (March 25), following the formerly announced corporate…

The Muckleshoot Casino Resort offers some stellar views, as shown here by Robert Dearstine, Executive Director of Resort Operations. Photo by Robert Whale/Auburn Reporter

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Muckleshoot Tribe’s new luxury hotel tower celebrates grand opening

Technology meets traditions at the Muckleshoot Casino.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Enumclaw’s Fantello Creamery was recently honored with A Greener World animal welfare certification, proving the farm’s dairy cows are well-cared for. Pictured is Paul Fantello and Luisa; all of the 20 cows have Italian names to honor Fantell’s grandmother.

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“Happy cows give great milk” — Fantello certified for animal wellness

A Greener World doesn’t hand out certifications willy-nilly, and their thumbs-up comes highly rated.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still Two business ribbon cuttings were held last week, one on either side of the river. First was for AIM, Inc., a local accounting firm, on Jan. 23 (AIM has been in business for a while, but only recently joined the Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce, hence the celebration); the second was for the Rainier Fresh Country Store in Buckley, which recently held a grand opening week.

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Two Plateau businesses host ribbon cuttings

AIM, Inc. and Rainier Fresh Country Store celebrated joining the Enumclaw Chamber and a grand opening respectively last…

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Courier-Herald seeking outside sales consultant

Come work for the local newspaper.

Contributed photo Sandi and Salvador Moreno at Leony’s Cellars in downtown Enumclaw.

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Sip and stroll with local wineries at Wine and Chocolate

Make sure you stop by Enumclaw vendor Leony’s Cellars to try their Sultry Coffee port.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Rainier Fresh Country Store’s owner, Patrick Brown, checking out a customer last Friday.

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Rainier Fresh Country Store celebrates grand opening with new owners, more products

Patrick Brown looks to operate as local as possible — but with some “international flair”.

Christina King putting the drizzle on a fresh pan of banana bread cinnamon rolls at 6 a.m. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Bonnie’s Buns opens in Buckley

Baker Christina King started selling her mother’s cinnamon rolls while she was being treated for brain cancer.

Jason Comnick, a chef graduated from Le Cordon Bleu cooking school, smokes a different meat every day for the Yella Beak's new specials. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Yella Beak spices it up with new ownership, smoked meats

The Enumclaw-area saloon has a new chef eager to serve food from scratch.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still At this time, it is unclear if Rite Aid will help pharmacy customers transfer their medical information to another local pharmacy by the time the store closes Dec. 4.

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Enumclaw Rite Aid closes Dec. 4

It’s unclear if medical information will be automatically transferred to another local pharmacy.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Marquis Booker and his cat, Vishu, grab some AK-47 bud and some Blue Dream vape cartridges from budtender Wiasana Sok.

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Mr. Bills rebrands after four years of Kush21 ownership

Manager Nicole Nourse wants customers to know that the store, and its services, will remain the same.

Photo courtesy Liquor and Cannabis Board Liquor and Cannabis Board officers and law enforcement confiscated alcohol from Rancho Los Komp’az for allegedly selling the alcohol without a license.

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LCB confiscates alcohol from alleged ‘unlicensed’ local event space

Charges against Rancho Los Komp’az have been recommended to the King County Prosecutor’s Office.

From left to right, Kadence Elliot, Jenna Reynolds, and owners Erica and Josh Smart. Not pictured are employees Kim Smart and Kenzie Hauge. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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The Dusty Shelf looks to expand community meet-up, event options

Check out the new adult, young adult, and classics book clubs, plus a meet-and-greet with local authors and…