Enumclaw School District voters can drop their ballots off at the Enumclaw or Black Diamond library, and Pierce County residents have drop boxes in Buckley, South Prairie, and Wilkeson. File photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Ballots with ESD, WRSD levy measures to arrive in mail this week

Both districts are running a renewed Educational Programs Operations levy, which comprises of 16% of each’s general budget.

Gov. Bob Ferguson delivers his State of the State address on Jan. 13, 2026 in the House chamber at the Washington state Capitol. Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard

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What WA Gov. Bob Ferguson said, and left unsaid, in his State of the State address

The speech drew a more positive reaction from fellow Democrats than last year’s inaugural address. He touched on…

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Woman who allegedly caused fatal 2024 fatal wreck dies

Michelle Oster was accused of killing Kim and Bette Nordberg, and severely injuring two others, when she attempted…

Enumclaw City Prosecutor Will Gunderson presenting defendant Robert Chevrette with a police report before handing it to Sgt. Rich Tison, who was currently testifying. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Is fighting the system worth the effort? Enumclaw holds first jury trial in 16 years

Convinced of his innocence, Robert Chevrette declined a plea deal, and instead convinced a jury to acquit him…

Willow was rescued by the Enumclaw Fire Department and the Washington State Animal Response Team after she fell into a hole under a partially-collapased bridge. Photo courtesy Washington State Animal rescue Team

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Animal Response Team, EFD rescue local horse

Willow, an 800-pound mare, fell into a hole underneath a partially-collapsed bridge.

The Enumclaw School District accepted Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey’s resignation during a special meeting on Jan. 12. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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ESD Superintendent Dr. Carey suddenly resigns

UPDATE: Board Director Cochran posts on social media that the resignation “was a mutual decision to part ways.”

Volunteers triaged cats after the seizure to help determine what sort of aid and treatment the animals needed. Photo courtesy Buckley Police Department

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126 cats placed a day after Buckley seizure

But work continues as various organizations continue to care for sick and injured animals.

The Carbon River bridge, originally named the Fairfax bridge, was found last spring to have bent support columns, necessitating an immediate closure. Image courtesy WSDOT

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WSDOT begins on preliminary design and environmental review of Carbon River bridge proposals

Work will be focused on the feasibilities of replacing the bridge versus simply demolishing the structure.

This is just one of more than one hundred cats confiscated in Buckley after an anonymous tip led Buckley police officers to a local home. Image courtesy Pierce County Sheriff's Office

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One hundred cats seized from Buckley home

The Buckley Police Department is asking for donations of small animal crates.

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UPDATE: Jan. 12 levy chat cancelled for board meeting.

The district is hosting two “community conversations” next week.

The Blue Star Memorial was stolen sometime in December, potentially for its metal. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw Blue Star Memorial stolen

Details about the theft of the armed forces tribute are still emerging.

The Yella Beak suddenly closed Jan. 2, before the lease was up and after social media posts indicated the bar would continue operating in 2026. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Iconic Enumclaw bar, the Yella Beak, suddenly closes its doors

The building owners already have new tenants, and the Yella Beak has pledged to honor gift cards by…

Enumclaw City Council chambers. File photo

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Eight file for vacant Enumclaw council seat

An eclectic bunch, from a former deputy to a WSDOT principal planner and current Enumclaw planning commissioner are…