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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.”

Jaxon Smith-Njigba had at least 72 receiving yards in all but one game this season, including 84 in the finale at San Francisco. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images

Sports

Three focal points for Seahawks vs. 49ers in NFC Divisional Round

It’s the third time these teams have met this season, second time in three weeks.

From left to right: Rep. Travis Couture, Sen. Chris Gildon, Sen. June Robinson, and Rep. Timm Ormsby speak during the general fund budget panel at the 2026 legislative session preview Jan. 9. Photo by Cassie Diamond

Northwest

What’s on the agenda for Washington’s 2026 legislative session

With a looming $1.6 billion to $2.3 billion budget shortfall hanging over the Washington state legislature, House and…

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.

King County Flood Patrol members Thomas Bannister (left) and Seth Ballhorn on their patrol route, Dec. 9, 2025. (Grace Gorenflo/Sound Publishing)

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Flood Patrol is King County’s ‘eyes and ears’ in flood emergencies

“This work is physically demanding and often unseen,” the county said.

Image courtesy Enumclaw School District

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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.

On Dec. 8, 2025, the atmospheric river stretched thousands of miles from Guam to Washington before bringing moist subtropical air to the region for nearly a week. Photo from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s GOES-18 Satellite

Northwest

Flood science: How December’s atmospheric river soaked Washington

After recovering from record-setting flooding, many in King County are wondering why December’s flooding has been more extreme…

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

Business

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…