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A screenshot of the Enumclaw TV recording of the Feb. 12 Enumclaw School District meeting, showing ESD parent and Muckleshoot Tribe member Valerie Segrest speaking to the board.

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ESD votes to keep reading Native American land acknowledgement after heated public comments

Some locals say the acknowledgement is “grandstanding”; others, maybe especially from the Muckleshoot Tribe, say it’s a sign…

Washington Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program advocacy group at the State Capitol for HB 1916. (Photo Courtesy of Kindering)

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‘When services decline, it’s the kids who pay the price’

Legislative bill would recover funding for the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers program - and could save…

The Enumclaw police station. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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EPD only sees 1% increase in total assaults, thefts, and other serious offenses in 2023

But DUIs, arrests, and bookings decreased since 2022.

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DOJ settles with King County Sheriff’s Office in agreement to improve language access

OLEO has previously expressed concerns about the office’s language access policies.

Image courtesy the city of Enumclaw A rendering of what the Enumclaw Community Center could look like, though exact final designs won’t be finished unless a bond passes. There will be opportunities for community feedback on the design during upcoming open houses in March.

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Have questions about the proposed Enumclaw community center? Here are some answers

Residents have taken to social media to ask about the proposed $21 million project — this is Part…

Photos by Ray Miller-Still Plateau Outreach Ministry’s new food bank is located at 1720 1/2 Wells Street in the Calvary Presbyterian Church Education Building. Pictured are various members of the community at a ribbon cutting and self-guided tour of the few establishment, which is replacing both the food banks at the POM building (Marshall Avenue) and the Enumclaw Food Bank (on Cole Street); also pictured is Executive Director Elisha Smith-Marshall, Cathy Dormaier, vice president of POM’s board of directors, and Food Bank Manager Lynn Lueschen right after the ribbon was cut.

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Plateau Outreach Ministries celebrates new food bank opening

The revamped POM Food Bank is located at 1720 1/2 Wells Street, and is open Mondays through Wednesdays.

Photo by Asahel Curtis, Courtesy UW Special Collections (CUR1641) Washington’s Capitol building’s dome is made of Wilkeson sandstone. The dome helps the building reach 287 feet tall, making it the tallest masonry dome in North America. Pictured here is the Washington State Capitol grounds, February 24, 1939.

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Will WA pick a state stone? Wilkeson, Tenino put themselves into the running

This year’s bills are dead — but they can be added to existing bills, or re-introduced next year.

Local furball Simon has high hopes to be America's favorite cat. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Tired of national politics? Vote for your favorite cat instead

Local feline Simon is currently ranked sixth in the “America’s Favorite Pet” contest.

Inert AIR-2 Genie rocket found at Bellevue residence. (Courtesy of Bellevue Police Department)

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Missile used to carry nuclear warhead found at Bellevue residence

Bomb squad members inspected the object and learned that it was in fact a Douglas AIR-2 Genie.

Voiceover actor Kat Cressida will visit Auburn at Unlock the Con on Feb. 17-18 for meet and greets, an exclusive dinner with a Q&A panel and a Sunday “Brunch with the Bride.” (Courtesy photo)

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Disney voice actor Kat Cressida to host meet and greet in Auburn

Tickets are available for this two-day fandom event at the Outlet Collection’s Unlock the Con on Feb. 17…

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang/Sound Publishing Judge Patricia H. Clark Children and Family Justice Center.

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King County moves toward ending traditional youth detention

Committee members expressed concerns regarding youth leaving the center and causing additional harm. The committee also expressed concerns…

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Enumclaw’s Fantello Creamery was recently honored with A Greener World animal welfare certification, proving the farm’s dairy cows are well-cared for. Pictured is Paul Fantello and Luisa; all of the 20 cows have Italian names to honor Fantell’s grandmother.

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“Happy cows give great milk” — Fantello certified for animal wellness

A Greener World doesn’t hand out certifications willy-nilly, and their thumbs-up comes highly rated.

Buckley residents of all ages came out last September to participate in the annual Beautify Buckley event; pictured here are kids painting rocks to bring some color to their city. Beautify Buckley is one of many organizations that received grant money from the White River Hometown Fund this year. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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White River Hometown Fund announces grantees

The Fund had a record amount of grand money to aid local nonprofits and organizations feed, educate, and…