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Enumclaw pool receives $526,000 grant from King County

The pool’s roof has reached “the end of its useful life”, and is slated to be replaced August…

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Briefly | Aug. 30

A correction and trial update.

Enumclaw City Hall

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Enumclaw public transportation open house Sept. 12

City seeks community input for its comprehensive plan.

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Plateau residents have turned out to beautify Enumclaw and Buckley for six years — here are some photos from the inaugural event, featuring Enumclaw mayor Jan Molinaro cleaning up Veterans Memorial Park and Buckley volunteers taking care of the plants in front of the Youth Center.

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It’s time to beautify the Plateau

The 6th annual event aims to honor the world-wide Day of Service on Sept. 11.

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Karen Heide holds a framed photo of her son Austin Chase, who disappeared in 2020, for an update on his case in 2022.

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Cold case no more: remains of driver who eluded officers in 2020 identified

After being missing for two and a half years, the remains of Tacoma resident Austin Chase were recently…

Photo Courtesy of Debbie Page
Kids playing field games during Black Diamond Labor Days.

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Black Diamond Labor Days back another year

A historic Black Diaond tradition continues with a movie, food, games, a parade and more.

Two unidentified teenagers are suspected of breaking into the Enumclaw Fugate Ford and stealing five cars before being arrested. (Security footage courtesy Fugate Ford)

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Minors suspected of summer crime spree arrested

Four juveniles have been taken into custody for alleged vehicle prowls, car thefts, and burglaries — but their…

The Enumclaw Police Department. File photo

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Public disturbance was nothing more than a pillow fight | Police blotter

Enumclaw Police Blotter for August 3-August 15

A Silver Hyundai was allegedly carjacked out of Maple Valley by three teenagers, who crashed it later in the night in Black Diamond, killing one of the occupants. Photo courtesy Puget Sound Fire

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Three suspected teens allegedly involved in fatal crash in Black Diamond

Two were transported to Harborview; the third was dead at the scene.

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Report details King County Sheriff’s Office misconduct complaints

King County’s Office of Law Enforcement Oversight (OLEO) has released their annual report on the King County Sheriff’s…

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King County Council approves Board of Ethics rule changes to increase transparency

The legislation comes after reports that the board lacked access to relevant information.

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Kimberly Wheelock’s first book, “Wonderland” can be bought at The Dusty Shelf in Enumclaw and Whistlin’ Jack’s Outpost and Lodge of SR 410.

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First-time Plateau author pens adventure, horror story set in Mount Rainier National Park

Kimberly Wheelock’s first book, “Wonderland”, is available at The Dusty Shelf and Whistlin’ Jacks Outpost and Lodge

Buckley Fire Department Volunteers. Left to right top row Lieutenant Lucas Ross, Lieutenant Jody Lovejoy, Lieutenant. Brian Rucshner, Firefighter Dave Riggsby, Captain Angie Riggsby, Lieutenant Adam Gallion, Firefighter Rick Haulet, Lieutenant Erik Brandenburger, Firefighter Beck Hannon, Lieutenant Mike Williamson, Firefighter Connor Smith, Lieutenant Emilie Wagner, Lieutenant Jacob Wagner, and Assistant Chief Johan Olson. Left to right bottom row Firefighter Stephen Bair, Chief Eric Skogen, Chaplain Lori Noel, Firefighter Krystal Robbins, Firefighter Cooper Chesley, and Firefighter Haley Armstrong. Photo Courtesy of Eric Skogen

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Buckley Fire Department is 90% volunteer-run

While many volunteers love the area they serve, turnover is high and response times can be slow