Debbie Hilliker, T-Mobile market manager for the Olymipa region, presenting the obligatory oversized check to Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation Executive Director Sara Stratton during last Thursday’s Full Bellies event. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Extreme Home Makeover: the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation edition

A T-Mobile grant of $50K will allow the local nonprofit to finally get its own digs.

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Dozens of first responders, from local police officers, EMTs, and firefighters to even state patrol troopers, attended a memorial dedication ceremony last Tuesday, Sept. 20. Many city officials, staff, and community members also attended, including Penny and Lucy Chevassus, seen here sitting on the blue bench.

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Enumclaw honors its first responders

A new monument at City Hall lights up red, white, and blue to recognize firefighters, EMTs, and police…

King County Executive Dow Constantine. (Courtesy of King County)

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King County Executive proposes broad investments to behavioral health infrastructure

The plan would be funded by a nine-year property tax levy which voters may decide on in 2023.

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Halloween might just be Cole Street’s busiest event of the year; dress up and come on downtown from 4 to 6 p.m. to sate your sweet tooth.

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At A Glance | October 2022 events

Witches Night Out, “Fill the Boot”, haunted houses, and, of course, Trick-or-Treating on Cole Street.

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Several members of PSE SEIU Enumclaw No. 703 attended the Sept. 19 Enumclaw School District Board meeting ahead of their contract vote on Friday.

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ESD classified staff vote down wage increase in contract negotiations

The educational support professionals at the district feel they’re not as valued as teachers, and want equitable pay.

The site of where the Lones Levee was cleared on Green River to restore salmon habitat. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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State Board awards nearly $76 Million in grants to fund salmon recovery projects

Over $2.8 million in grant funding was awarded to projects and efforts in King County.

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A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

Enumclaw’s city hall is more than 100 years old, and time has taken its toll, necessitating some repairs and restoration. Image by Ray Miller-Still

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City hall restoration continues; council prepares to buy CO2 allowances

Gas bills are going to going way up this November.

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The Enumclaw Plateau Farmers’ Market Harvest Market last year was every Thursday in the afternoons. This year, it’s slated to have only two events — one in late October, and another in mid-November.

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Harvest Market returning to Cole Street

Make sure to stop by the big tent on Oct. 29 and Nov. 19 to check out local…

Courtney Brunell is Buckley’s newest city administrator. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Buckley hires new city administrator

Courtney Brunell comes from Lakewood as the city’s former planning manager.

Dorothy assists in placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery; Ted Alger

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Local vet takes Honor Flight to D.C.

Dorothy Sleigh honored fallen vets by placing a wreath on the Tomb of the Unnamed Soldier during her…

MPV Data Dashboard September 20, 2022. Screenshot from DOH website.

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Department of Health introduces monkeypox data dashboard to track viral activity

The dashboard tracks cases numbers and hospitalizations across the state.

Former Black Diamond resident Allen W. Bittner recently pled guilty to child molestation and assault, though the child rape charge was dropped.

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2019 poisoning, molestation case ends with guilty plea

Allen Bittner’s sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 30.