According to the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission, traffic fatalities in King County has risen from 78 in 2013 to 151 in 2022; statewide, from 436 to 743 in the same time period. Screenshot

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New state law gives green light to more traffic cameras

The move comes as roadway deaths in the state have hit historic highs.

This graph shows the average ozone levels around Washington state between 2004 and 2022. Most times, ozone is kept below national standards — except for the Enumclaw area. Image courtesy the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency

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Enumclaw summer ozone levels suck. Blame Seattle, the heat, and the Cascades

Data shows the 98022 ZIP code area experienced the second-highest per capita asthma-related emergency department visits in 2022.…

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Q&A with the new King County Library System executive director

“It’s really about providing that space to reimagine who you are,” said Heidi Daniel.

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Enumclaw senior RB Louis Chevalier stiff arms an Eagle defender.

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Hornets sting Eagles in dominant fashion 42-25

Enumclaw leaped out to a 21-0 lead early and never looked back.

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Tickets for exceeding Enumclaw’s three-hour parking limit are now $100; general violations are $60.

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Enumclaw council triples parking fines

General infractions can now result in a $60 fine, and tickets for time-limit violations specifically are now $100.

Bryson Fico with his book donations for the Enumclaw jail. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw jail gets a book boost

Bryson Fico donated more than 100 books to the EPD as a part of his “Pages for Redemption”…

A red-light camera sign at Pacific Highway South and Kent Des Moines Road in Kent. File photo

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New state law gives green light to more traffic cameras

The move comes as roadway deaths in the state have hit historic highs.

A screenshot of the appeal Washington state Republicans are making to the U.S. Supreme Court over a recent legislative district shakeup.

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Redistricting appeal submitted to the Supreme Court

Republicans want to reverse changes to the 14th and 15th Legislative Districts — which would also keep Enumclaw…

The Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day (RAMROD) event usually starts and ends in Enumclaw — but organizers are worried that by not being allowed to use Stevens Canyon Road, the 40th event will be canceled, and the ride will stop. Courtesy photo

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RAMROD feels shafted as 40th race appears canceled; Mount Rainier says the park is too congested

Mount Rainier National Park has said the Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day event is not longer…

A screenshot of Aaron Lincoln’s sentence ruling.

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Man sentenced to 33 months for attack at quarry

Aaron Lincoln was reportedly “devastated” after learning about what he did on July 12, 2022.

A screenshot from davesredistricting.com, which shows that Enumclaw (in the green circle) is now in the blue 5th Legislative District, and will no longer be represented by Sen. Phil Fortunato or Reps. Drew Stokesbary and Eric Robertson.

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Red Enumclaw swallowed by blue 5th Legislative District

The Supreme Court may take up an appeal, but for now, Enumclaw looks to be sharing representation with…

Enumclaw Mayor Jan Molinaro, other city staff members and city councilmembers fielded questions about the proposed community center during a March 14 open house. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Last chance to attend community center open house

The meeting is tomorrow, March 23, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the local senior center.

Tacos from the Mariners Food Preview Event. Ben Ray / The Reporter

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Mariners unveil new ballpark eats for 2024 season

A couple of our reporters headed to T-Mobile Park to see if the Mariners’ food budget was as…