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WSDOT workers clearing snow at Chinook Pass in 2021.

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Chinook, Cayuse passes closed

The passes are expected to open around May, but recent years have seen later openings.

Beth Sosik and Diane Yeh, environmental scientists with King County, taking bug samples at Thorton Creek during a press conference celebrating the improvement of local urban streams. Photo courtesy King County

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Plateau streams among the healthiest in the county as others improve

Despite King County’s growth, it appears urban streams are becoming healthier, surprising local scientists.

Black Diamond resident Andrew Baim was arrested on Nov. 15 for the alleged murder of Ravensdale resident Nick Valison.

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Stolen vehicles, murder, arson: Here’s how the investigation into the death of Nick Valison unfolded

Andrew Baim was charged with second-degree murder, arson, and possession of stolen vehicles on Nov. 16, following the…

Kanaskat-Palmer state park is one of several on the Plateau you can visit for free on select days next year. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

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Here’s when you can visit Washington state parks for free | Washington State Parks

The first free state park day will be Jan. 1, 2024.

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Liquor and Cannabis Board officers and law enforcement confiscated alcohol from Rancho Los Komp’az for allegedly selling the alcohol without a license.

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LCB confiscates alcohol from alleged ‘unlicensed’ local event space

Charges against Rancho Los Komp’az have been recommended to the King County Prosecutor’s Office.

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Come mid-December, the Enumclaw Expo Center is filled with toys of all kinds to help the Plateau Kids Network give hundreds of local kids happy holiday memories.

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Plateau Kids Network readies for annual toy drive

The Helping Hands program helped nearly 400 kids celebrate the holidays last year, and the PKN expects more…

Nick Valison and his husky, Nanuk, who was with him when he was killed on Sept. 21. Photo courtesy Tanice Valison

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Suspect arrested for September murder of Ravensdale man | UPDATE

Andrew Ralph Baim was arrested Nov. 15 for the alleged murder of Nick Valison last September.

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The Gateway Concert Band played at Enumclaw’s Rotary Park last August for their “Summer Sojourn” concert.

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Celebrate “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” with the Gateway Concert Band

The decades-old community band invites you to their Dec. 3 and 4 concert at the EHS auditorium.

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KC Auditors report code enforcement backlog poses safety, environmental risks

Auditors say code enforcement office needs to prioritize riskiest cases, allow discretion for others

Tiny logo, tiny news. Photo courtesy Ray Miller-Still

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Briefly | Nov. 15

A guilty plea, and two corrections.

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Help wanted: Someone to “reenergize” local prostate cancer support group

David Treat was one of the founding members of the Plateau Prostate Cancer Support Group; now, he wants…

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Snow will be falling on Cole Street every Saturday at 6 p.m.; here’s a photos from one of last year’s events.

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Enumclaw packed with holiday events and activities

Tree lightings, Snow on Cole, pictures with Santa, and more are coming to Cole Street and the Enumclaw…

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Simple Goodness Sisters hosts Holiday Hootenany

The Wilkeson cocktail bar is transforming itself into a winter wonderland with new menu items, Friday snow fall,…