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Photo by Ray Miller-Still Enumclaw’s Danish Hall was built in 1900.

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Learn about Enumclaw’s roots with the Danish Sisterhood

Plus, the nonprofit is looking for more Sisters and Mr. Sisters to join their ranks.

More than 200 runners showed up at the Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce's second-annual Rainier Run 5K last Saturday, and even more just stuck around for the block party, which featured Renaissance Fair characters, food trucks, a beer garden, and more. Pictured breaking away from the group in the Kiddie Dash before the big race is Sienn Carvantes, who also placed second in her age group in the 5K; and Sizzle the Clown putting the finishing touches on a unicorn for Mila Wright. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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A community that runs together, stays together | Slideshow

Some photos from last weekend’s Rainier Run 5K.

A current mock-up of the proposed community center, though old building accents are still shown. The design won’t be finalized unless the $19.5 million bond is passed, so locals can still give the city their input — but design changes could come with additional costs. Image courtesy the city of Enumclaw

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Long-awaited community center vote is here

Make sure to drop your ballot off, or have it postmarked, by 8 p.m. on April 23.

Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-31). Courtesy photo

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Fortunato announces Secretary of State run

The District 31 senator wants to test Washington’s voting registration system for weaknesses.

Drivers using 244th this next week will need to find alternate routes around town or to the highway. Image courtesy the city of Enumclaw

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Four intersections to close as Enumclaw builds ADA ramps

This includes the 244th intersections with Sunrise Elementary and McDougal, as well as the Monroe and Railroad and…

Image courtesywww.lithionrecycle.com A few examples of which items around your home might use a lithium-ion battery. Please note that only rechargeable items that use lithium batteries can be recycled; any items that require a plug-in cord cannot be recycled at the upcoming event.

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In the middle of spring cleaning? Here’s where to recycle your used lithium batteries

These batteries are known to catch fire or explode when mishandled; here’s how you can dispose of them…

Photo by Ray Miller-Still It’s not too late to sign up for the Rainier Run 5K — but if you don’t want to run, you’re still invited to the block party.

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Rainier 5K and block party this weekend

There will be a Kiddie Dash and prizes for the fastest runners, plus food trucks and other activities…

Photos courtesy Enumclaw Garden Club The Enumclaw Garden Club works hard all year long to bring color to their city, from beautifying the local VFW Hall (where they hold their meetings) to decorating the local Senior Center’s Christmas Tree and showing off their green thumbs during the Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce’s annual Independence Day Parade.

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Itching to grow? Join the Enumclaw Garden Club

Make sure to attend the Mother’s Day plant sale, located on the corner of Cole and Initial, on…

A sketch of how the one-lane roundabout at the Roosevelt Avenue and 244th Avenue intersection will look like, once construction is completed in September. Image courtesy of the city of Enumclaw

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Roundabout coming to Roosevelt and 244th

Drivers should note that portions of Roosevelt will be closed during summer construction.

Enumclaw Mayor Jan Molinaro answering questions about the proposed community center right before the March 14 open house got underway. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw hosting two additional open houses on community center

Your chance to ask questions are on April 6 at the library, and April 9 inside council chambers.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still An Enumclaw Parks and Rec coach pumping up her youth athletes during halftime at a Feb. 27 game at Thunder Mountain Middle School.

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How could the proposed Community Center expand city sports programs? Here are some answers.

Enumclaw Parks and Rec’s sports programs have used local schools to their full capacity — a Community Center…

Rep. Kim Schrier (D-8) held a press conference with local dairy farmer Leann Krainick and Alan Huttema, interim CEO at Darigold. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Krainick Dairy, Rep. Schrier stump for whole fat, 2% milk to go back in schools

Leann Krainick, a local dairy farmer, recently voiced support for the District 8 Congresswoman’s bill.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still … these eggs go fast, so really take flight. Expert Easter egg hunters descended onto the baseball fields at Enumclaw’s Boise Creek Park last Saturday for the annual Babbitt Rabbitt hunt, which started at 10 a.m. sharp — and was more-or-less over four minutes later. Pictured first out of the gate is Maevé Harrison; finding a calm spot to grab her eggs is Zuri Jacobs; and finally, Luna Gonzalez tries to snatch an egg from another hunter.

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Run, run, run, as quick as you might… | Photos

A few photos from Enumclaw’s Babbitt Rabbitt egg hunt last weekend.