Wakulima USA of Kent is one of 15 local organizations to be awarded Climate Commitment Act funds from the Washington State Department of Health. Courtesy photo.

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DOH awards $2.5 million to local environmental organizations

Fifteen community-based and Tribal organizations throughout the state have been awarded funds.

King County Council member Reagan Dunn visited the Enumclaw City Council during its Feb. 23 meeting to give his State of the Council presentation. Screenshot

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Dunn gives State of the County presentation to Enumclaw officials

The King County Council member talked about 2025 achievements, 2026 goals, and where the county stands on substance…

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Enumclaw High junior Kaidyn Johnson races downcourt during the Hornets’ state tournament game.

Sports

White River Girls last Plateau team standing in state

The Hornets squeaked past Gig Harbor 44-43.

Enumclaw experienced flooding from Boise Creek and sewer overflows during the Dec. 11 flooding. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Police Department

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SBA offering loans for property, business losses from December flooding

Deadlines to apply for personal property loans, which includes damages to personal property and homes, is April 27.

Marcellus Owen reaching for a toy for Killian Svenson in Plateau Outreach Ministry’s children’s section. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Plateau Outreach Ministries receives grant from Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

POM has received nearly $100,000 the past three years from the health system to fund its rental and…

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Enumclaw man arrested on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse materials | UPDATE

The Auburn Police Department and Valley SWAT arrested Kyle McDougall on Feb. 25.

Mae Jared and Sen. Phil Fortunato. Jared was responsible for myriad tasks, like distributing materials throughout the capitol campus, assisting offices, delivering messages, working on the chamber floor, and carrying the flags at the opening of each day’s legislative session. Courtesy photo

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Glacier Middle School student serves as page for Sen. Phil Fortunato

Mae Jared spent a week learning about the legislative process on Capitol Hill.

The Enumclaw School District offices. Photo courtesy ESD

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ESD Board approves firm for superintendent search

Northwest Leadership Associates will be aiding the district by sifting through candidates for the district’s top position.

PHOTO COURTESY ZOEY VITALICH Jordyn Daigle’s impact on the White River flag football program, both on offense (as shown here) and on defense, brought her WIAA Athlete of the Week recognition.

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2026 flag football NPSL all-league teams released

White River sweeps 3A awards while Kentwood’s Diya Thomas named 4A offensive player of the year.

Reading the names of every incarcerated Japanese-American at the Puyallup Fairgrounds during World War II.

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‘Never again is now’: Remembering 125k incarcerated Japanese-Americans

“Never again is now” is the refrain that echoed through the Puyallup Valley Japanese American Citizens League’s 2026…

The Gateway Concert Band is presenting “Come Dance With Us” on March 22 and 23 at the White River High School. Here’s a photo of last year’s spring concert. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Follow the yellow brick road and get animated with The Gateway Concert Band

There are two free shows this March at White River High.

Scene from the Feb. 17 meeting of the King County Council. Screenshot

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King County Council ordinance targets immigration enforcement

Protests disrupt meeting: “I appreciate you having an executive order, but that is not enough.”

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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Enumclaw staff shares December flooding data with council

Public Works Director Brian Spindor says King County Flood Control needs to complete a flood map before the…