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King County Roads Division was hard at work last December when many roads were flooded, causing an estimated $10 million in damage and further draining its limited resources. Photo courtesy King County Roads Division

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County Transportation Benefit District considers sales tax increase for unincorporated road projects

This would be the first time the TBD evoked its taxing powers, if the increase is approved.

A group of teenagers from the Feb. 13 Enumclaw High walkout against ICE surrounded Enumclaw Police Department officers after they arrested a student for alleged assault; three of those juveniles were charged by the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, and another four had their misdemeanor charges sent to a diversion program. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Three charged after dramatic EHS walkout, assault

Two teenagers face charges of third-degree assault for allegedly spitting on Enumclaw police officers; a third faces fourth-degree…

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SR 410 opens after ‘historic snowstorm | WSDOT

More than 100 trees had to be cleared from the highway.

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SR 410 remains closed due to snow | UPDATE

WSDOT has reported that it’s unlikely the highway will open today, March 13.

About 30 trees fell on SR 410 last night, cutting the town of Greenwater off from Enumclaw; it took crews from sunrise to about 11 a.m. to clear the debris. Photos courtesy WSDOT

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SR 410 cleared after storm knocks over trees | UPDATE

It took crews several hours to clear dozens of trees from the highway.

Buckley’s Rainier Fresh Country Store will soon open up a smaller Enumclaw location at Branex Feed & Supply in Enumclaw. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Rainier Fresh to open produce stand in Enumclaw

Owner Patrick Brown realized he needed to grow his business after struggling through the White River bridge closure…

The Enumlcaw School District offices. Photo courtesy ESD

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ESD aims to hire new superintendent by mid-May

A timeline was recently set, with preliminary interviews starting late April.

The Rodehouse Inn was recently purchased by the Crystal Mountain Ski Resort for seasonal worker housing. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Crystal Mountain purchases inn for employee housing

The popular ski resort has acquired the Rodeway Inn to support its seasonal workforce; it will no longer…

Photos by Ray Miller-Still
About 150 Plateau and local area residents gathered at the corner of Griffin and Porter on Jan. 9 for an impromptu protest against the killing of Reneé Good, who was shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Jan. 7.

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Indivisible Enumclaw plans for March 28 “No Kings” protest

Previous events have seen up to 1,000 people demonstrating at the intersection of Griffin and Porter.

A snapshot of most of the Enumclaw School District’s voting precinct. Screenshot

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Special election precinct results: Ten Trails grows in political power

Black Diamond experienced the highest level of increased voter participation on the Plateau over the February 2022 special…

Night fell quickly as Washington State Animal Response Team secured Pepper for a steep climb. Photo courtesy WASART

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WASART rescues dog near Mud Mountain Dam

Pepper fell down a steep hill on Feb. 26.

King County Council member Reagan Dunn visited the Enumclaw City Council during its Feb. 23 meeting to give his State of the Council presentation. Screenshot

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Dunn gives State of the County presentation to Enumclaw officials

The King County Council member talked about 2025 achievements, 2026 goals, and where the county stands on substance…

Marcellus Owen reaching for a toy for Killian Svenson in Plateau Outreach Ministry’s children’s section. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Plateau Outreach Ministries receives grant from Virginia Mason Franciscan Health

POM has received nearly $100,000 the past three years from the health system to fund its rental and…