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WSDOT shared this image of a snow blower fighting huge walls of snow on SR 410 Chinook Pass, which crews estimated on May 19 would remain closed for a few more weeks.

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Cayuse pass opening this Friday, but Chinook pass will take more time

Chinook is usually clear by Memorial Day, but recent years show several June openings.

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The Culpepper and Merriweather Circus features classic and unique circus acts including trapeze, unicycles, dare devils, performing animals and more. Photo by Flashes by Lor Photography / https://www.facebook.com/FlashesByLorPhotography

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Circus coming to Buckley

There will be two shows only, both on May 30.

Allan Thomas and his attorney John Henry Browne exit the U.S. District Court building in Seattle following his conviction on several of the counts he was charged with in the drainage district trial. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Jury sides with DOJ in Drainage District 5 case

Allan Thomas was found guilty of conspiracy, wire and mail fraud, and one count aggravated identity theft; Joann…

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Enumclaw’s City Hall had its first council meeting on Nov. 1, 1921. It was built for around $15,000 — or approximately $230,000 today, factoring in inflation.

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Enumclaw gearing up for city hall landmark presentation

Presentation will be held June 24 at the city council chambers

Athena Dean Holtz stands inside the new home of Redemption Press, an Enumclaw-based Christian book publisher. Formerly belonging to Almost Necessities, a gift shop, Holtz has preserved the light and airy atmosphere of the building in converting it to a bookselling and publishing house. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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Redemption Press takes over Enumclaw National Bank building on Griffin

For local publisher Athena Dean Holtz, it’s a new beginning in Christian publishing

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

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Briefly | May 18

There’s still time left to file for office

The Buckley Community Center, where the city council meets. File photo

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Buckley begins search for new city administrator, signs off on tree in honor of Gordon Wozeniak

City admin Dave Schmidt’s successor could be on board as early as October

This screenshot from Auburn Police Department bodycam footage shows an officer about to fire his weapon and kill dog on May 13, 2022.

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Auburn police shoot dog, and owner claims it wasn’t justified

See videos of attack as well as bodycam footage of officer firing at dog.

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King County Council approves creation of Cannabis Safety Taskforce amid rash of dispensary robberies

The multi-agency task force will cooperate to find ways to improve safety in the cash-only industry.

The Enumclaw pool. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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King County Council approves $1.2 million grant for Enumclaw pool upgrades

Construction, which is expected to begin in 2023, will not block access to the pool.

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Renton man sentenced for killing of woman in Olympic National Forest

Authorities say the he brutally beat to death the California woman who he was having an affair with.

The Kautz Glacier, as seen from Paradise. Image courtesy the National Park Service

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Two rescued on Mount Rainier

A climber fell into a crevasse on May 12 — rescue teams were able to recover him the…