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Enumclaw firefighters received chainsaw training with other South King Count department earlier this year. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department

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Enumclaw Fire approves levy lid lift measure for August election

If approved by voters, the levy would rise from $1.36 to $1.50.

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | March 7 – 16

A strange man in the woods, a trespassed would-be-gift-giver, and a dog on a roof.

Chris Vance, left, plans to challenge Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-31, during the next election. Courtesy photos

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Former state House Rep., KC Councilor Vance challenges Fortunato for Senate

Vance will run as an independent with conservative bona fides in a district that leans politically right.

Ruby Gamblin, 4, at her first Father Daughter dance in 2016. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Rotary

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Rotary Father Daughter dance scheduled for the end of March

This year’s theme is “You are my Sunshine”.

Chris Waugh makes a shot at the No. 9 hole at the Farmer's Park disc golf course in Enumclaw. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw park improvements invite increased summer activity

Additionally, the local pool is expected to receive a $1.2 million grant to go toward a new party…

A screenshot of the Feb. 13 threat made against Enumclaw High School.

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Junior EHS female arrested for Valentines Day bomb threat | March 18 UPDATE

The investigation continues, as similar — but indirectly related — threats were made the Enumclaw Middle School.

The Enumclaw and White River school districts have made mask-wearing in classrooms optional, given the state mandate has lifted. Students are still expected to wear masks in highly specific situations, like in a nurse's office. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District

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Masks back to optional at Plateau schools as Inslee’s order expires

Additionally, neither Enumclaw or White River school districts are looking to impose their own vaccine mandates, if or…

Starring in EHS' rendition of Little Shop of Horrors is Harry Gomes as Seymour, pictured holding a slightly-grown Audrey II, and Mercer Akeson as Audrey, who is singing a song early on in the musical number. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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A show you plant miss — EHS’ ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

The musical is running March 18 -20 and 24 - 26.

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Plateau Police Blotter | Feb. 1 – March 9

A traveling bar fight in Enumclaw, a Black Diamond juvie smoking weed, and a motorcycle going 120 mph…

Bakers for Community Loaves make one kind of loaf — honey oat sandwich loaves — to provide recipients with a nutrient-dense bread for their meals. Courtesy photo Community Loaves

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Benevolent bakers beseeched for food bank bread bestowal

A regional non-profit just began a partnership with the Enumclaw Food Bank.

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George Rossman giving his acceptance speech after being officially awarded the 2021 Washington state Department of Veterans Affairs’ Distinguished Service Award.

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Rossman, Enumclaw vet, receives state honors

Local first responders and essay contest winners also received accolades.

Enumclaw welder Nick Burden improving the gas line underneath Warner Avenue. Photo courtesy the city of Enumclaw

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Natural gas prices may rise in Enumclaw

The city expects to need 6 percent more in gas revenue to meet expenses, which means an increase…

The Cascade Mountain Men Muzzle-Loading Firearms Arms Show features firearms, both original and replications, from the 18th century, as well as a variety of period clothes, camping gear, and leather and fur goods. Courtesy photo

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Cascade Mountain Men bring 18th century firearms, period goods to Expo Center

Many who are fans — or even builders — of muzzle-loading firearms consider them to be pieces of…