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Shots in Greenwater lead to police chase, spike strip in Enumclaw

Three were arrested for obstruction on March 13.

Enumclaw School District’s Westwood, Southwood, and Byron Kibler elementary schools, as well as the Birth to Five Center, all took part in a recent food drive. This year, the kids collected nearly 2,800 pounds of food. Pictured are (left to right) students Charlotte Twehus, Ellis Greene, Paisley Stafford, Reese Lawson, and Kasey Roberts.

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POM food bank customers, donations increased in 2024

Moving the food bank to its own location has helped the nonprofit grow.

Water flows across SR 410 as machinery from the Department of Transportation works to clear water off road during a 2006 flood. Photo courtesy National Park Service

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Mount Rainier seeks input on SR 410 flooding and erosion risk reduction project | National Park Service

A virtual public meeting is scheduled for March 19 at 4:30 p.m.

Paul Fisher and the Board at a FOCUS Committee meeting November 2024

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ESD Board member party to Title IX complaint against the state

Board member Paul Fisher submitted a personal declaration with the complaint, saying he “will not and can not…

Photo courtesy of Katherine Haman
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife staff clean up Caspian tern carcasses during the bird flu outbreak on Rat Island in Jefferson County, 2023.

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How to navigate the bird flu in Washington state

“This looks like it might be the new normal,” said Chris Anderson, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still
The Enumclaw Forest Service Office provides tons of educational materials about the wilderness and recreational activities. This office will soon be closed.

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Mount Baker-Snoqualmie forest trail maintenance team decimated in February purge; local Forest Service office closing

Former rangers Alex Ross and Cameron Schmidt say trail clearing, bathroom pumping, and trash collecting efforts will now…

Photo by Ray Miller-Still
Enumclaw School District administration and elected officials met with community members about school facility conditions, growing student population, the upcoming levy, and the potential land sale to Oakpointe numerous times last month.

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“Rapid deterioration” and “end of lifespan”: ESD describes school facilities before upcoming levy vote

A community committee and the district has identified 32 “critical” maintenance projects that needs to be tackled in…

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Briefly | March 5

Two trial updates.

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Guilty plea entered for 2023 fatal crash outside Black Diamond

Ryan Christopher Spring killed two motorcyclists on Ravensdale-Black Diamond Road when he was driving drunk.

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Pictured is the Enumclaw High choir preparing to sing at Disneyland’s California Adventures.

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EHS Choir brings magic to Disneyland

A nine-day road trip culminated in a concert at the happiest place on Earth.

Enumclaw City Hall. File photo

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Enumclaw passes Comprehensive Plan outlining future growth, housing, and economic development opportunities

The state projects Enumclaw to grow to more than 15,000 people by 2050 — this plan gives city…

Image courtesy King County Public Health Seattle & King County

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Measles detected in King County infant

The patient visited multiple locations around the county between Feb. 20 and Feb. 25, including Bellevue Square, Bothell,…

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Indie film “The House” chronicles communities’ fight against violent sexual offender housing

The documentary, which features Enumclaw, will be showing for free March 4 at The Chalet.