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The Enumclaw Police Department has over 30 police, communications, and corrections officers to serve the citizens of Enumclaw. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Police Department

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Enumclaw in the top 20 safest cities in Washington

An increase in car thefts may have bumped the city down the list from last year.

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EPD investigating attempted kidnapping

The incident happened near Byron Kibler Elementary.

Councilmembers Tamie Deady (Black Diamond) and Anthony Wright (Enumclaw), plus Buckley Chamber of Commerce President Carolyn Harding, are running unopposed to be the mayors of their cities. Courtesy photos / Getty Images/iStockphoto

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Plateau to get mayoral shake-up | Correction

Two candidates for Black Diamond’s mayor position were not mentioned in the previous article.

Sixty percent of voters in the precincts around Enumclaw voted against the Enumclaw School District levy — a difference of about 700 votes — while “no” voters in the city limits only had about 100 more votes than supporters. Image courtesy King County

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Precinct election analysis: Rural Enumclaw’s lack of ESD levy support may have sunk the measure

Additionally, the election showcases the Ten Trails neighborhood’s voting bloc power with its support of the two levy…

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Have you seen these cameras on local highways, like at the edges of the City of Black Diamond? They’re automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) that take photos of your plates.

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Should Enumclaw embrace automatic license plate readers?

Police Chief Tim Floyd says Enumclaw is behind King County in criminal surveillance; two elected officials say this…

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Jason Patterson addresses the crowd during Saturday night’s Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony on the campus of Central Washington University.

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“It was kind of a surprise”; ESD math teacher recounts reaction to Hall of Fame induction news

Math teacher Jason Patterson was inducted into Central Washington University’s Hall of Fame over the weekend.

Opponents of the Segale Properties mine want to keep the area natural for recreation and protect nearby bodies of water. Photo by Zachary Pratt / pnwadventurequest

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King County moves back deadline for gravel mine determination

The county is looking at whether Segale Properties’ proposed environmental mitigation strategies are enough to protect the local…

Enumclaw School District’s former junior high and high school from the 1930s. Courtesy UW Special Collections (UW20755z)

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Save the date for the Over 50 EHS reunion

The event is Thursday, August 14.

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The Plateau’s big May events are Maris Farms’ Baby Animals and Blooms event, which this year is weekends through May 11, and the annual Memorial Day service in Enumclaw on May 25. Here are some photos from last years’ events.

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At A Glace | May 2024

Make sure you clear your calendar for the annual Memorial Day Service on May 25.

Jason Patterson and his daughter Palmer, wife Lindsey, and sons Paxton and Cortland. Submitted photo

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ESD math teacher inducted into CWU Hall of Fame for football achievements

Jason Patterson is considered one of the university’s “all-time greats.”

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A pair of signs urging locals to reject the proposed Enumclaw School District levy on the April 22 ballot.

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ESD community rejects “critical maintenance” levy | Election recap

The district now must find other ways to slowly repair leaking roofs, replace decades-old fire panels, and upgrade…

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Boy dead, mother arrested after fatal late night crash

King County deputies say the woman hit a ditch on 416th Street, causing the car to go airborne…

Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-8) cutting the ribbon to celebrate renovations to the Enumclaw Senior Center with Enumclaw Mayor Jan Molinaro, Senior Center Director Melissa Holt, and City Administrator Chris Searcy. Courtesy photo

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Enumclaw senior center celebrates structural improvements

Rep. Kim Schrier secured a $700,000 grant in 2022, which funded roof repairs and earthquake-resistant structural improvements.