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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…

The Enumclaw Chamber’s annual St. Paddy’s 5K race is March 19 — make sure you wear green! Pictured is the 2019 event, which was the last time the Chamber organized the in-person race. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Chamber’s 5K

The March 19 race is USATF certified, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a brisk job with…

Blotter bug

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | Feb. 21 – March 2

Confiscated drugs, a bar fight, and an egging.

Image courtesy Metro Creative Connection

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Plateau cities see hikes in property taxes

Buckley fared the best with a 2.9 percent average rise, while Enumclaw saw a nearly 11 percent jump,…

COVID case counts in Enumclaw have dramatically slowed in recent days. Screenshot

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Enumclaw’s COVID rates fall back to pre-holiday levels

The city is experiencing an average of about 1 case a day.

At her Enumclaw home on Feb. 22, Naomi Allen works on her latest quilt to be delivered to seniors in town. Her friend Janine Carpenter, in the background, talks to Allen regularly and helps deliver the quilts to the seniors who need them. Photo by Alex Bruell

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Built to quilt

Enumclaw fabric maverick makes quilts for seniors in need

Blotter bug

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Plateau police blotter | Jan. 1 – Feb. 22

Two stolen vehicles spotted at Fred’s Towing in Enumclaw, a strange fraud case in Black Diamond, and a…

The proposed Enumclaw downtown pavilion is currently planned for the corner of Cole Street and Initial Avenue, where the Foal statue and large evergreen tree currently reside. Image courtesy Jeff Dahlquist and Richard Flake/editing by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw City Council revisiting downtown pavilion plans

With elected officials also eyeing a new senior center or community center, the possibility of a bond measure…

Kelsie Brock, left, and Hailey Robinett, right, celebrate after successfully sorting 10 calves during the cow sorting event at their first seasonal meet. Photo by Sierrabreeze Photography

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EHS equestrian riders break district cow sorting record

The new record, set by seniors Kelsie Brock and Hailey Robinett, is 54.9 seconds.

Lifting weights or using a resistance band for exercise is a great way for seniors to build strength. Image courtesy Metro Creative Connections

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Seniors — it’s never too late to get moving and back into shape

Senior and Community Centers in Enumclaw, Black Diamond, and Buckley have myriad programs to help locals build strength,…

Artwork by Darren Chromey

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Landscape photography decorating Enumclaw’s City Hall

Darren Chromey got his start in photography by buying a used camera off Ebay.