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Wilkeson hosts centennial anniversary

Explore the history of the Carbon River and watch stone carvers split Wilkeson sandstone

King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay speaks at Sept. 7 press conference in Skyway with colleagues, small business owners, and union representatives in support of a minimum wage increase. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Minimum wage raise proposed for unincorporated King County

If passed, the ordinance would also raise minimum wage county employees, contractors, to $18.99/hour.

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Weekend crash on SR 164 send three to hospital

One of the injured drivers was from Enumclaw

Buckley Council members Ron Smith and Milt Tremblay were vocally outspoken about not implementing a B&O tax practically right out of the gate during an Aug. 15 workshop. Other council members voiced agreement during a Sept. 5 council workshop. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Buckley council nixes proposed B&O tax in 2024 budget

After outcry from local businesses, city officials went on the record stating they don’t approve using the tax…

COURTESY PHOTO, King County Metro

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UW study explores meth and fentanyl exposure on public transit

Five public transit agencies participated, including Sound Transit and King County Metro.

Image courtesy Enumclaw Expo Center

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Enumclaw hosts Pacific Northwest’s best BBQ and beer

The first BBQ, Brews, and Brats bring together families to enjoy BBQ, beer, games, music, and a soda…

Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District

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EHS modified lockdown lifted | UPDATE

Police officers determined the rumors of threat “unsubstantiated.”

Image courtesy the Enumclaw Pool

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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…

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

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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.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still
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.

Photo by Alex Bruell
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.