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    King County shots fired incidents drop dramatically in...
    By Steve Hunter • November 26, 2025 11:35 am

    Third-quarter report shows homicides by firearm down 48% from high of 31 in 2021 to 16 so far this year

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    The Enumclaw School District administration offices. Photo courtesy the Enumclaw School District
    ESD Board votes to place two replacement levies...
    By Ray Miller-Still • November 25, 2025 1:30 pm

    The school district estimates neither levy will increase tax collection rates, if the measures are approved by voters.

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    Local businesswoman sues drug recovery center after son’s...
    By Ray Miller-Still • November 24, 2025 11:00 am

    Judy Rossu’s son died months after Rainier Recovery Center allegedly failed to properly assess him or provide adequate treatment.

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    Photos by Ray Miller-Still 
St. Elizabeth workers, friends, and family demonstrated in front of the local hospital last Thursday for higher wages, break nurses, and the financial ability to further their education or renew their licenses. Pictured handling the bullhorn is Cillian Hendrickson, 3, who was there with his mother Amanda, an emergency room nurse.
    St. Elizabeth nurse union demonstrates for higher pay,...
    By Ray Miller-Still • November 24, 2025 10:50 am

    Pay at the Enumclaw hospital lags behind other Virginia Franciscan Mason facilities, and less staffing means nurses can’t take breaks or time off.

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    The Washington state Capitol building in Olympia. Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard
    Downbeat outlook persists in WA’s final budget forecast...
    By Jake Goldstein-Street The Washington State Standard • November 21, 2025 2:20 pm

    An uptick in expected tax collections will not go far in solving the gap lawmakers and the governor will confront in 2026.

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    Black Diamond plans six-year capital improvement projects
    By Ray Miller-Still • November 20, 2025 1:00 pm

    There are dozens of projects to be tackled, from reconstructing Roberts Drive to building a new City Hall.

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    Enumclaw's City Hall. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Enumclaw to see gas price increase for November,...
    By Ray Miller-Still • November 20, 2025 12:30 pm

    Solid waste prices and pool activity rates are rising incrementally as well.

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Members of the Enumclaw High volleyball program helped plant trees along the banks of South Prairie Creek, part of an ongoing restoration project. From left are Emma Holt, Berkley Kahne, Ava Smith, Halle Martel, Natalie Patten, Reagan Nelson, Malia Williamson, Ella Webley, Kaylee Wall, and Carolyn Megargle.
    EHS volleyball aids salmon with tree planting
    By Kevin Hanson • November 19, 2025 12:10 pm

    The team planted 20 teams along the banks of South Prairie Creek that will help cool the water for migrating fish.

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    One dead in Buckley fire | Update
    By Ray Miller-Still • November 19, 2025 12:05 pm

    Unknown chemicals identified as flamable materials like paint cans, gasoline.

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    Tiny logo, tiny news. Photo courtesy Ray Miller-Still
    Briefly | Nov. 19
    November 19, 2025 11:00 am

    A correction and two trial updates.

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    GoodRoots Northwest opened a refrigerated food locker in Carbonado in September 2024. Pictured here is Kyllonen, 90, who was the city’s longest volunteer at the local pantry. Also pictured, left to right, is Shelly Wright and Denise Vesey, co-founders of the food pantry, GoodRoots CEO Stacey Crnich, and Congressional Rep. Dr. Kim Schrier. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    GoodRoots Northwest ‘evolves’ to 100% food locker assistance
    By Ray Miller-Still • November 17, 2025 3:00 pm

    The local nonprofit has closed its physical storefront between Buckley and Bonney Lake, and is now only delivering food assistance orders to lockers located around east Pierce County.

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    The 1.5 mile trail at Nolte State Park is mostly flat, with a steep incline at one point. Still, it’s good for beginners. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks
    WA State Parks schedules free days and New...
    November 14, 2025 1:45 pm

    A hike at Nolte State Park is scheduled for Jan. 1.

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    Photos by Ray Miller-Still
Steve Bigger, a Vietnam War veteran, received not just a quilt, but a thank-you hug from Enumclaw Senior Center Recreation Coordinator Rochelle Rogers.
    Enumclaw quilting group honors local vets with every...
    By Ray Miller-Still • November 10, 2025 4:30 pm

    “It is the least we can do to thank our veterans and their families for the sacrifices they made and for the veterans’ service to our country.”

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