This example of a SNAP bag contains bread, potatoes, corn, apples, and milk; the bags can be picked up at the Rainier Fresh Country Store in Buckley. Photo courtesy Rainier Fresh Country Store

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Buckley businesses offering free “SNAP” bags during benefit uncertainty

Free bags of bread, produce, and milk are available to residents affected by the government shutdown.

Enumclaw’s city hall. Photo courtesy the city of Enumclaw

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Enumclaw looks toward increased impact fees for developers

Higher fees means the city can tackle more infrastructure projects as the city grows.

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Two Plateau residents involved in separate fatal crashes

A Buckley resident killed a pedestrian, while an Enumclaw resident was struck by a falling tree.

<strong>Top row:</strong> Enumclaw School District Board member Julianne DeShayes and challenger Tara Cochran; Enumclaw School District Board member Paul Fisher and challenger Malia Ebner. <strong>Bottom Row:</strong> Enumclaw Council member Tom Sauvageau and challenger Brodie Smith; Black Diamond mayoral candidates Geoff Bowie and John Adler. <strong>Not pictured:</strong> Sabrina Solmonsen-Waterhouse (Enumclaw Council Pos. No. 3; Breanna Hott and Ed Storton (Enumclaw Council Pos. No. 7; Black Diamond Council member Leih Mulvihill and challenger Mario Sorci; and Dan Dal Santo and Johnathan Englund (Black Diamond Council Pos. No. 6).

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2025 General Election results | Nov. 5 UPDATE

Adler widens leads in the Black Diamond mayoral race, as do challengers for other city, school board seats.

Plateau Outreach Ministry’s food bank, open Mondays through Wednesdays at limited hours, has been hit by government funding cuts while also seeing an increase in customers. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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POM experiencing more visits, fewer food donations as budget cuts, government shutdown continues

The local nonprofit received 30,000 fewer pounds of donations this year, but will soon receive a grant from…

A tree blew down at Dwight Garrett Park in Enumclaw during the last windstorm the weekend of Oct. 24. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Wind advisory in effect for Enumclaw

Gusts up to 45 mph are expected tonight.

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King County courthouse dog retires after 10 years of service

On Oct. 21, a beloved, four-legged member of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office team officially retired after…

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SBA disaster loan denied? Try, try again

Enumclaw business owner Tom Sauvageau wants other business owners to know how to weather the difficulties of securing…

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Underrated horror films for Halloween night

Set as near as Seattle or far as rural Japan, these overlooked horror films are just the thing…

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Enumclaw man caught in Kent drug bust

The 30-year-old was arrested for a Stay out of Drug Areas violation, possession, and multiple warrants.

The Auburn Food Bank at 2806 Auburn Way N. provides nourishment for people in need. File photo

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WA directs state dollars to food banks as SNAP funding cliff nears

Washington state will give food banks $2.2 million per week as they deal with the potential end of…

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Council member Reagan Dunn spoke at the White River bridge on Oct. 16 when Gov. Bob Ferguson announced it would open the next day; Dunn thanked the governor, WSDOT, and all parties involved for working hard to open the bridge ahead of schedule.

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Dunn proposes “Stupid Motorist Law” after multiple bridge collisions

The law would hold drivers personally accountable for damaging transportation infrastructure due to negligent driving.

The Rock in Renton, view from the second floor. Photo courtesy of The Rock Wood Fired Pizza Official Facebook.

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Exit Sandman: The Rock Wood Fired Pizza closes 6 locations

Last remaining The Rock in the area is located in Auburn.