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Local businesswoman sues drug recovery center after son’s death

Judy Rossu’s son died months after Rainier Recovery Center allegedly failed to properly assess him or provide adequate…

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St. Elizabeth workers, friends, and family demonstrated in front of the local hospital last Thursday for higher wages, break nurses, and the financial ability to further their education or renew their licenses. Pictured handling the bullhorn is Cillian Hendrickson, 3, who was there with his mother Amanda, an emergency room nurse.

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St. Elizabeth nurse union demonstrates for higher pay, more staffing

Pay at the Enumclaw hospital lags behind other Virginia Franciscan Mason facilities, and less staffing means nurses can’t…

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Downbeat outlook persists in WA’s final budget forecast of the year

An uptick in expected tax collections will not go far in solving the gap lawmakers and the governor…

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Black Diamond plans six-year capital improvement projects

There are dozens of projects to be tackled, from reconstructing Roberts Drive to building a new City Hall.

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Enumclaw to see gas price increase for November, plus small property tax increase in 2026

Solid waste prices and pool activity rates are rising incrementally as well.

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Members of the Enumclaw High volleyball program helped plant trees along the banks of South Prairie Creek, part of an ongoing restoration project. From left are Emma Holt, Berkley Kahne, Ava Smith, Halle Martel, Natalie Patten, Reagan Nelson, Malia Williamson, Ella Webley, Kaylee Wall, and Carolyn Megargle.

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EHS volleyball aids salmon with tree planting

The team planted 20 teams along the banks of South Prairie Creek that will help cool the water…

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One dead in Buckley fire | Update

Unknown chemicals identified as flamable materials like paint cans, gasoline.

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Briefly | Nov. 19

A correction and two trial updates.

GoodRoots Northwest opened a refrigerated food locker in Carbonado in September 2024. Pictured here is Kyllonen, 90, who was the city’s longest volunteer at the local pantry. Also pictured, left to right, is Shelly Wright and Denise Vesey, co-founders of the food pantry, GoodRoots CEO Stacey Crnich, and Congressional Rep. Dr. Kim Schrier. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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GoodRoots Northwest ‘evolves’ to 100% food locker assistance

The local nonprofit has closed its physical storefront between Buckley and Bonney Lake, and is now only delivering…

The 1.5 mile trail at Nolte State Park is mostly flat, with a steep incline at one point. Still, it’s good for beginners. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

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WA State Parks schedules free days and New Year hikes

A hike at Nolte State Park is scheduled for Jan. 1.

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Steve Bigger, a Vietnam War veteran, received not just a quilt, but a thank-you hug from Enumclaw Senior Center Recreation Coordinator Rochelle Rogers.

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Enumclaw quilting group honors local vets with every stitch

“It is the least we can do to thank our veterans and their families for the sacrifices they…

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Buckley man killed in traffic wreck

Jimmy Blankenship failed to stop for traffic, hitting the car ahead of him.

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Comp Plan confusion: Did Black Diamond lift development regulations for Oakpointe?

Some residents were worried the city council was removing design standards, environmental protections, and population growth mitigations. But…