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Mike Wierzbicki recently ran a Lamborghini dealership in Bellevue before venturing out on his own with Cascadia Collectives in Enumclaw. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Cascadia Collectives offers cars for enthusiasts of all types

Enumclaw’s new car dealership bills itself as a unique all-in-one shop to purchase, sell, transport, and detail cars.

Free the Green is just one group of people cleaning up the Boise Creek banks by ripping out invasive species of plants and putting in native ones. The group is planning a May 16 “Creekside Community Gathering” at the Foothills Trail trailhead, but is also involved in a Prairie Appreciation Day (May 9, Glacial Heritage Preserve), Lake Kapowsin Days (May 30, Kale Kapowsin Boat Launch) and a Nature Festival (June 6, Flaming Geyser State Park). To learn more, head to freethegreen.org. Contributed photo

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Meet local conservationists at Creekside Community Gathering

The May 16 event is all about connecting with nature lovers and restoring the Boise Creek as a…

Work has begun on clearing the Chinook and Cauyse passes on Mount Rainier. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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WSDOT starts clearing Chinook, Cayuse passes | Washington State Department of Transportation

The passes typically open before the Memorial Day weekend.

Enumclaw will be building a new flagpole in front of City Hall in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Included on the flagpole will be the city’s own flag, which was adopted in 2022. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw plans new flagpole for U.S.’ 250th birthday

Construction is expected to begin in May.

Black Diamond resident and Washington Virtual Academies student, Reina Kim, performed at Carnegie Hall in 2024 after taking first in an international music competition. Courtesy photo

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Black Diamond teen makes it to final round of national talent show

Reina Kim has been competing with other musical students across the country in the K12 Talent Showdown.

Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-Auburn)

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Sen. Fortunato to visit Buckley for town hall

The senator from the 31st district is stopping by several cities April 21 - 29.

An Enumclaw Police Department drone caught the extent of the flood damage at Jewell Street on Dec. 11, 2025. Photo courtesy EPD

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SBA relief available to December flood victims | SBA

Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are now available for for business owners, nonprofits, property owners and homeowners.

Reuben the horse was located by deputies on April 13; where he was found was not made public. Photo courtesy KCSO

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Stolen horse from Enumclaw found ‘safe and sound’

A community effort and a fast response from deputies led to Reuben being found less than 24 hours…

The Enumclaw Senior Center building used to be a garment factory nearly 100 years ago. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw Senior Center to receive upgrades

UPDATE: Construction on the century-old building is expected to be from June through August.

The King County Transportation District is stuck in passing a 0.1% sales tax to raise revenue for the county’s Roads Services Division; Board members were debating what percentage of the pot, if any, could go toward cities during the April 4 meeting. Screenshot

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King County Transportation District members debate potential sales tex distribution

The proposed 0.1% sales tax is estimated to bring in $100 million a year for unincorporated roads, but…

The Enumclaw USPS parking lot will is expected to be closed April 20 - May 15. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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USPS parking lot to close for construction

ADA-accessibility construction and other repairs and upgrades are expected to be installed April 10 - May 15.

Photo courtesy Krainick Dairy Enumclaw’s Krainick Dairy is one of the remaining dairy farms on the Plateau; they produce upward of 9,000 gallons of milk a day for Darigold.

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Most farmers aren’t millionaires, but they may be taxed anyway

The Washington Farm Bureau says the state’s new “millionaires tax” penalizes farmers when they rapidly liquidate equipment for…

Let’s Go Washington founder Brian Heywood asked the Washington Supreme Court on Friday to allow a referendum effort on the state’s new income tax law. Heywood is pictured at a rally in February on the group’s initiatives to bolster parental rights and block transgender participants from girls’ sports that are on the ballot in November. (Photo by Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard)

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Heywood asks WA Supreme Court to allow referendum effort on income tax

Opponents of Washington’s new income tax asked the state Supreme Court on Friday to allow them to pursue…