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The Enumclaw Police Department will be using a $40,000 grant in order to purchase more drones with thermal imaging capabilities in order to help pursue suspects or perform rescues.

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EPD received grant for more thermal vision drones

Local officers hope the new drones will aid in the apprehension of car thieves.

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The Enumclaw School District FOCUS committee has met eight times to discuss what the district’s needs will be for the next two decades, and offer solutions as to how to address them.

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ESD community FOCUS committee discussing redistricting among other capacity solutions

Black Diamond Elementary is running out of space for the fast-growing Ten Trails community.

The use and sale of consumer fireworks are prohibited in the unincorporated areas of King County, but several cities in the county host a professional fireworks show for the public on July 4. File photo

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Fourth of July weekend weather: Sunny skies and warm highs

In light of preventable drownings, King County officials are urging the public to be cautious at rivers, lakes…

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Briefly | July 3

Two trial updates.

Pierce County assessed property values went up by 6.2% on average; Buckley saw a 5.4% increase. Screenshot

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Buckley, Wilkeson, Orting property values increase

Pierce County assesses property values rose more than 6% this year.

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King County Fire Marshal issues Stage 1 Burn Ban

Debris fires in unincorporated areas are now banned.

Enumclaw’s new Transportation Improvement Program lists out planned transportation projects from 2025 - 2030. Screenshot

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Marshall Avenue, Porter and McHugh intersection slated for improvements

Enumclaw releases a Transportation Improvement Plan every year — here’s what’s expected for 2025 - 2030.

Auburn Police Officer Jeffrey Nelson is escorted out of the courtroom following the guilty verdict at his murder trial June 27, 2024. (Ken Lambert / The Seattle Times / Pool)

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Auburn police officer Jeffrey Nelson guilty of murder

Jury reached a verdict in the case of first Washington police officer to be tried under Initiative 940.

Rescue crews had to hike to rescue a man in a recent ATV rollover. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department

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Enumclaw Fire Department rescues man in ATV rollover

Multiple agencies were involved in the rescue, which resulted in an airlift to Harborview Medical Center.

Jake Harrinson Newcomer is registered in King County as a Level II sex offender for rape of a child in the third degree. Screenshot

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Former Black Diamond man faces charges for sexually assaulting three teens

James Harrison Newcomer lived in Black Diamond in 2020 when he pled guilty to rape of a child.…

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Man faces charges for sexually assaulting three teens, including Auburn teen

James Harrison Newcomer is accused of traveling from King County to Woodburn, Oregon, to sexually assault a teenager…

Black Diamond Elementary is at capacity, and 100 students are being bussed to Westwood Elementary in Enumclaw. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District

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After bond failures, ESD and Oakpointe explore creative alternatives for new schools

Discussions are still in early stages, but the district’s five elementary schools are projected to reach 98% capacity…

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Semanski bridge to close for a few hours

52nd Ave SE between Enumclaw-Buckley Rd SE and SE 464th St will be closed from 11 a.m. to…