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PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON
Teams from Enumclaw, White River and Fife gathered September 14 at the Enumclaw Aquatic Center for an afternoon of competition. Pictured: EHS swimmer Alexandra Levesh swims the backstroke portion of the 200-yard individual medley which she won with a state-qualifying time. Meet details can be found in the Sports Roundup.

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Enumclaw and White River high school sports roundup

Pictured: EHS swimmer Alexandra Levesh swims the backstroke portion of the 200-yard individual medley which she won with…

PHOTOS BY KEVIN HANSON
The Enumclaw High football team improved to 3-0 last week while the White River crew suffered its third straight defeat. Taking to the road Friday, Enumclaw thumped the Steilacoom Sentinels 42-0; in their three victories, EHS has outscored the opposition 90-19. Playing Thursday of last week, White River fell 42-14 to the visiting Orting Cardinals. This week, Enumclaw is on the road Friday night for a game against Orting; on Thursday, White River travels to Tacoma to face the 0-3 Foss Falcons. Pictured: During White River’s Thursday home game, Hornet quarterback Aaden Rathbun looks for an open receiver.

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Enumclaw/White River sports calendar

Sports from Sept. 20-26.

Wilkeson Town Hall during the Sept. 15 celebration. Photo by Sara Sutterfield

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Historic Wilkeson Town Hall hosts centennial celebration

One of the sandstone structures in Wilkeson celebrated its 100th year this past Friday.

The city of Enumclaw has been closing down portions of Cole Street for years - sometimes just for tourists to enjoy extra dining or outdoor bar space, and sometimes for special events like Sundays on Cole or the Night Market. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Cole Street closures — good or bad? Businesses want the public to weigh in

Petitions showing your support or opposition to the closures are available at various downtown businesses

King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay speaks at Sept. 7 press conference in Skyway with colleagues, small business owners, and union representatives in support of a minimum wage increase. (Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Minimum wage raise proposed for unincorporated King County

If passed, the ordinance would also raise minimum wage county employees, contractors, to $18.99/hour.

Deadly Accident

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Weekend crash on SR 164 send three to hospital

One of the injured drivers was from Enumclaw

Buckley Council members Ron Smith and Milt Tremblay were vocally outspoken about not implementing a B&O tax practically right out of the gate during an Aug. 15 workshop. Other council members voiced agreement during a Sept. 5 council workshop. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Buckley council nixes proposed B&O tax in 2024 budget

After outcry from local businesses, city officials went on the record stating they don’t approve using the tax…

COURTESY PHOTO, King County Metro

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UW study explores meth and fentanyl exposure on public transit

Five public transit agencies participated, including Sound Transit and King County Metro.

Image courtesy Enumclaw Expo Center

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Enumclaw hosts Pacific Northwest’s best BBQ and beer

The first BBQ, Brews, and Brats bring together families to enjoy BBQ, beer, games, music, and a soda…

Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District

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EHS modified lockdown lifted | UPDATE

Police officers determined the rumors of threat “unsubstantiated.”

King County Crime Dive podcast.

Northwest

Teenage shootout | King County Crime Dive

In this episode, a group of teenagers had a shootout in Des Moines; and a man who tried…

Image courtesy the Enumclaw Pool

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Enumclaw pool receives $526,000 grant from King County

The pool’s roof has reached “the end of its useful life”, and is slated to be replaced August…