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A screenshot of the EMS levy lid lift measure on the August primary ballot.

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Buckley voters to decide on EMS levy lift this August

The levy lid lift would bring the 30 cent tax rate (per $1,000 in assessed property value) up…

Crystal Mountain’s new Circle of Life tower, created by Mary Iverson, is a celebration of the mountain’s impact on environment. Photo courtesy Crystal Mountain

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Crystal Mountain unveils Circle of Life art tower | Crystal Mountain

Seattle-based artist Mary Iverson brings her artistic vision of Crystal Mountain’s role in the environment to life.

Screenshot of the initial April 23 special election results.

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Special election update: More ballots counted, but no changes | April 25

An additional 400 more votes were counted on April 25, but there seems to be no path to…

You ballots can be turned into the drop box at the Enumclaw library until 8 p.m. tonight. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Have you voted on the community center proposal? Deadline is 8 p.m.

Here some basic information about the $19.5 million measure, and access to various links for more facts and…

Photo by Ray Miller-Still The current Courier-Herald building was build in 2005, after the original building was demolished.

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For sale: The Courier-Herald building

Though the building might change hands, Editor Ray Miller-Still says the newspaper will be here to stay.

Enumclaw Mayor Jan Molinaro giving his annual State of the City address on April 15. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw mayor shares 2023 difficulties, accomplishments in State of the City address

The city is still seeing increases in revenue, but increases are smaller than previous years.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Enumclaw’s Danish Hall was built in 1900.

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Learn about Enumclaw’s roots with the Danish Sisterhood

Plus, the nonprofit is looking for more Sisters and Mr. Sisters to join their ranks.

More than 200 runners showed up at the Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce's second-annual Rainier Run 5K last Saturday, and even more just stuck around for the block party, which featured Renaissance Fair characters, food trucks, a beer garden, and more. Pictured breaking away from the group in the Kiddie Dash before the big race is Sienn Carvantes, who also placed second in her age group in the 5K; and Sizzle the Clown putting the finishing touches on a unicorn for Mila Wright. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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A community that runs together, stays together | Slideshow

Some photos from last weekend’s Rainier Run 5K.

Food in a foam takeout container. Sound Publishing file photo

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Foam coolers, takeout containers will be banned in WA

The prohibition on the sale and distribution of these products will take effect June 1 under a law…

A current mock-up of the proposed community center, though old building accents are still shown. The design won’t be finalized unless the $19.5 million bond is passed, so locals can still give the city their input — but design changes could come with additional costs. Image courtesy the city of Enumclaw

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Long-awaited community center vote is here

Make sure to drop your ballot off, or have it postmarked, by 8 p.m. on April 23.

Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-31). Courtesy photo

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Fortunato announces Secretary of State run

The District 31 senator wants to test Washington’s voting registration system for weaknesses.

Sixty-one orange traffic barrels were set up April 2, 2024, on the WSDOT front lawn in Olympia. Each cone represents a fallen WSDOT employee killed on the job since 1950 - many in active work zones. The visual display is meant to remind everyone of the importance of slowing down in work zones. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation.

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WSDOT: Slow down for Work Zone Awareness Week

The number of fatal crashes in marked work zones had doubled in 2023 when compared to the previous…

Drivers using 244th this next week will need to find alternate routes around town or to the highway. Image courtesy the city of Enumclaw

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Four intersections to close as Enumclaw builds ADA ramps

This includes the 244th intersections with Sunrise Elementary and McDougal, as well as the Monroe and Railroad and…