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Igor Soloydenko, who said he identifies as Russian, holds a sign urging “Peace for Ukraine” at a ceremony Feb. 25 in Federal Way. Soloydenko said: “There’s just so much shame. I feel helpless in the way I cannot change anything in my home country. It was unimaginable that Russia would do such a thing.” Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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Ukrainian Honorary Consul speaks out about Russian invasion of Ukraine

“As long as we breathe, as long as our hearts beat, we’re going to protect our land,” said…

Screenshot from March 1 meeting of the Law, Justice, Health and Human Services Committee.

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Community testifies in support of restorative justice for youth in South King County cities

KC Councilmember Reagan Dunn wanted to pause the program after local mayors expressed concern.

At her Enumclaw home on Feb. 22, Naomi Allen works on her latest quilt to be delivered to seniors in town. Her friend Janine Carpenter, in the background, talks to Allen regularly and helps deliver the quilts to the seniors who need them. Photo by Alex Bruell

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Built to quilt

Enumclaw fabric maverick makes quilts for seniors in need

Blotter bug

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Plateau police blotter | Jan. 1 – Feb. 22

Two stolen vehicles spotted at Fred’s Towing in Enumclaw, a strange fraud case in Black Diamond, and a…

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Stormy spring weather is here; watch for risk of flooding

Stormy weather is lashing the Pacific Northwest this week.

Courtesy of Bloodworks Northwest

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Bloodworks Northwest and foodies partner to raise awareness of need for blood donations

Partnership includes restaurant and food brand owners and culinary gourmands from around the region.

The proposed Enumclaw downtown pavilion is currently planned for the corner of Cole Street and Initial Avenue, where the Foal statue and large evergreen tree currently reside. Image courtesy Jeff Dahlquist and Richard Flake/editing by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw City Council revisiting downtown pavilion plans

With elected officials also eyeing a new senior center or community center, the possibility of a bond measure…

A KN95 mask. (Wikimedia Commons)

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Inslee changes end of mask mandate to March 12

King County’s indoor mandate will end at the same time.

The King County COVID dashboard is updated daily. Data since 12/1/21, shown as of Feb. 22, 2022.

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Public Health update on COVID boosters and hospitalizations | Public Health Insider

A new King County dashboard shows how boosters can affect your chances of getting seriously ill.

File photo.

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Man found dead in Auburn park in an apparent homicide

Police don’t have a suspect in custody

Blotter bug

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Black Diamond police blotter | Feb. 7 – 12

A shooting in Lake Forest Park and a possible stolen dog.

The Enumclaw Police Department. (File photo)

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2021 numbers on Enumclaw crime cases released

Data shows trends in criminal justice reform, effects of pandemic

The washout of the Carbon River Trail (former road) within Mount Rainier National Park. Photo courtesy the National Park Service

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Mount Rainier’s Carbon River area opens to the public via temporary road

It’s unclear when the Carbon River Road will be repaired, as the washout caused extensive damage.