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Leaks, floods, and uncontrollable heating are just a few of the challenges Byron Kibler staff and students face inside the 70 year-old building. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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A closer look: Inside Byron Kibler Elementary | Part 2

Constant leaks, unpredictable heating, and a lack of accessibility only make up a few reasons why the district…

Photos by Ray Miller-Still Enumclaw’s Veterans of Foreign War Post 1949 recently celebrated local students and first responders during its Jan. 26 meeting. The annual event honors students in middle and high school that participate in the Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contests, respectively. This year, VoD essay winner Natalie DeMarco (top middle) also placed first in the state VFW’s essay competition, which means she will be traveling to D.C. to compete nationally in March for the opportunity to win up to $30,000 in college scholarship money. Go online at cmg-northwest2.go-vip.net/courierherald to read her essay entry. Also honored by the VFW were Enumclaw officer Trevor Pourchot (pictured with his daughter), dispatcher July Kenezuroff, and firefighter Ryan Rodenberg. Finally, VFW member Elbert Reed (pictured) was honored as Veteran of the Year.

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A night of patriotism and recognition

The local VFW recently honored Enumclaw first responders and student Patriot Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contest…

Contributed photo Vivan Pearlman, 12, suffered sudden cardiac arrest at Enumclaw Middle School last October. She underwent a nine hour surgery on her birthday.

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Mother urges AED laws after daughter suffers sudden cardiac arrest

Vivan Perlman collapsed suddenly last October. Only a quick-thinking substitute and a readily-available AED saved her life.

Brendan Lee Palmer was sentenced to nearly seven and a half years for vehicular manslaughter and reckless driving.

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Local sentenced to 89 months for deadly Halloween crash

Brendan Lee Palmer pled guilty to vehicular homicide, but charges of DUI were dropped.

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Plateau police blotter | Jan. 19 – 26

An elusive truck in Buckley, a thwarted shoplift in Enumclaw, and a recovered excavator in Black Diamond.

The Enumclaw High auditorium was built in the 1970s, and hasn’t seen any major modernization efforts since the ’90s. Those who use it consider it functional at best, though it lacks many of the amenities and opportunities more modern performing arts centers can offer drama and theater tech students. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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A closer look: Inside EHS’ auditorium | Part 1

The facility lacks modern tech, hands-on learning opportunities, and floods; here’s what a new performing arts center could…

In this screenshot of a TVW recording, Washington State representative Tom Dent (R - Moses Lake) speaks during a conversation about the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission (CACC) during a Jan. 9 meeting of the House Transportation Committee.

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‘We’re not finished:’ Legislators may take another crack at airport search

Rep. Tom Dent of Moses Lake says the current sites considered for a new airport “are wrong.”

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Plateau police blotter | Dec. 30 – Jan. 18

Eggings in Enumclaw, a very drunk driver in Buckley, and aid required at Lake Sawyer Park in Black…

First draft renderings of what the Enumclaw Community Center could look like from the outside; these images don't show the large tree on the corner of Cole Street and Initial Avenue or the nearby horse statue, but elected officials and architects say those will remain if the center is built. Images courtesy Cornerstone Architectural Group

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Enumclaw delays bond vote for proposed community center

Elected officials are also looking to form a Citizens Advocacy Committee to gather public opinion and promote the…

Foothills Rails to Trails Executive Director Shayla Miles, former Buckley Mayor Pat Johnson, former Enumclaw Mayor Liz Reynolds, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier, and King County Parks and Rec Director Warren Jimenez pose with their ceremonial shovels in front of the crowd gathered at the groundbreaking. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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‘Lets get ‘er done’ – Foothills Trail bridge construction begins

The bridge will connect Enumclaw to Buckley, and is another step in the dream to create a cross-state…

This image shared by WSDOT Senior Aviation Planner Rob Hodgman shows the challenges that come with trying to put a major airport in Southeast King County (circled in yellow). It intersects with the SeaTac airspace (showed in gray) and butts up against the Cascade Range, putting it an an awkward position to receive or send out flights.

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Untangling the dilemma of Washington’s new airport search

While the state Department of Transportation is still examining whether Enumclaw would make for a good site, one…

A rendering of what the Foothills Trail Bridge will look like when complete spring or summer 2024. Image courtesy King County

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County Executives Constantine, Dammeier to host Foothills Trail Bridge groundbreaking

The ceremony begins at 3 p.m. on the Buckley side of the river.

The Enumclaw School District has uploaded project highlights on their bond webpage at https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/page/bond-2023.

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Want to learn more about Enumclaw School District’s bond? Final chats are here

The chance to vote on the Enumclaw School District’s $253 million bond measure is less than a month…