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Guilty plea made in 2023 fatal hit and run

Kimberly Meinen pled guilty to vehicular homicide after killing Clifford Price two years ago.

The Plateau gets jumps straight into the holiday spirit as soon as the last ghost wails its final "boo" on Halloween. Between the holiday markets, tree lightings, wine walks and galas, there's something for everyone to enjoy this month. Here are photos from last year's Enumclaw Chamber Wine Walk, the Winter Stoke Party, and the Danish Sisterhood Bazaar. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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At A Glance Community Calendar | November 2025

It might be getting colder, but the Plateau’s holiday events are just warming up.

King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion (Courtesy of KCPAO)

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King County Prosecutor implements 30-day case filing policy

Following an average of 100 days for case-filing decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the prosecutor’s office must now…

Pro-LGBTQ signs and attire were a common theme at the protest. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw turns out for “No Kings” protest

While hundreds were there to protest, a couple dozen energetic supporters of the president also attended.

Enumclaw School District Director Julianne DeShayes and challenger Tara Cochran

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Meet your school board candidates: Julianne DeShayes and Tara Cochran

Incumbent DeShayes and challenger Cochran are vying for the Enumclaw School District Director No. 2 seat.

Enumclaw School District Board Director Paul Fisher and challenger Malia Ebner.

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Meet your school board candidates: Paul Fisher and Malia Ebner

Incumbent Fisher and challenger Ebner are vying for the Enumclaw School District Director No. 5 seat.

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced today, Oct. 16, that the White River bridge will open by midnight tomorrow. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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White River bridge back in business

The Oct. 17 opening was weeks ahead of WSDOT’s initial best-case scenario.

People rally June 14 in Covington during the first No Kings protest against the Trump administration. FILE PHOTO

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No Kings rallies set for Oct. 18

Here’s a list of locations in King County.

The Green River bridge was built in 1932. It’s also called the Kummer Bridge and the Dan Evans Bridge. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Green River bridge repairs complete

The bridge closed Sept. 15, and it was expected to reopen in a month.

The Enumclaw School District district offices. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District

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ESD, Oakpointe nearing elementary school funding deal

The district would sell 40-acres for $40 million, and Oakpointe will finance a further $25 million in development…

The Washington state Capitol on Nov. 11, 2024. Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard

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New sales tax on services in Washington takes effect

A slate of other tax and fee hikes also kicks in Oct. 1, including on major financial institutions…

I hope DJ had a good day at work — he certainly brightened mine up. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Tales from the Trail, Part III: All the small things

It’s the little things in life.

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A 2.25-millimeter thick reusable plastic grocery bag. Each bag is intended to last up to 125 uses.

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Lawmakers revisit WA’s plastic bag restrictions

The fee for a plastic shopping bag is set to rise to 12 cents in January. Unsettled questions…