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The night of April 29 showing peak bird migration in Washington state. Image courtesy of Purdue AeroEco Lab.

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‘Lights Out’ from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. as millions of birds return home

Think of the birds, dim your lights.

Amendments to the proposed 0.1% sales tax increase to fund county roads were introduced during an April 4 meeting. None of the amendments passed, so the debate continued amongst Executive Committee members. Screenshot

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King County Transportation District sales tax debate continues

Being discussed is how other cities should receive some of the tax revenue, and how they can access…

Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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EFD puts out wood shed fire

The Blake Street structure completely burned down in minutes.

Drone footage of an Enumclaw neighborhood during the December 2025 flood event. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Police Department

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King County opens flood disaster recovery center | King County

Starting April 28, King County will operate a Disaster Recovery Center to help residents impacted the December 2025…

The Spiketon Creek Bridge is a temporary structure that was installed in 2019 after the original 83-year-old bridge closed due to pier settlement. Photo courtesy WSDOT

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Spiketon Bridge to close May 4-6

Crews will be repairing the temporary structure, as funding for a permanent bridge remains elusive.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw crime reports continue to dip

After a huge drop in reports recorded in 2024, 2025 continued the trend with 4% fewer crimes reported.

The Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority is a unique fire department, and provides emergency services to cities like Maple Valleu, Covington, Kent, Tukwila, and more. Photo courtesy PSRFA

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Black Diamond fire district annexation vote set for Aug. 4

Being annexed into the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority district increases taxes and fees.

Mike Wierzbicki recently ran a Lamborghini dealership in Bellevue before venturing out on his own with Cascadia Collectives in Enumclaw. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

Business

Cascadia Collectives offers cars for enthusiasts of all types

Enumclaw’s new car dealership bills itself as a unique all-in-one shop to purchase, sell, transport, and detail cars.

Free the Green is just one group of people cleaning up the Boise Creek banks by ripping out invasive species of plants and putting in native ones. The group is planning a May 16 “Creekside Community Gathering” at the Foothills Trail trailhead, but is also involved in a Prairie Appreciation Day (May 9, Glacial Heritage Preserve), Lake Kapowsin Days (May 30, Kale Kapowsin Boat Launch) and a Nature Festival (June 6, Flaming Geyser State Park). To learn more, head to freethegreen.org. Contributed photo

Life

Meet local conservationists at Creekside Community Gathering

The May 16 event is all about connecting with nature lovers and restoring the Boise Creek as a…

Work has begun on clearing the Chinook and Cauyse passes on Mount Rainier. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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WSDOT starts clearing Chinook, Cayuse passes | Washington State Department of Transportation

The passes typically open before the Memorial Day weekend.

Enumclaw will be building a new flagpole in front of City Hall in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Included on the flagpole will be the city’s own flag, which was adopted in 2022. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw plans new flagpole for U.S.’ 250th birthday

Construction is expected to begin in May.

Black Diamond resident and Washington Virtual Academies student, Reina Kim, performed at Carnegie Hall in 2024 after taking first in an international music competition. Courtesy photo

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Black Diamond teen makes it to final round of national talent show

Reina Kim has been competing with other musical students across the country in the K12 Talent Showdown.

Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-Auburn)

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Sen. Fortunato to visit Buckley for town hall

The senator from the 31st district is stopping by several cities April 21 - 29.