The city of Enumclaw often applies for grants to repair or maintain local roads. Unfortunately, grants are going to be harder to come by as the city's valuation continues to climb. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw on track to graduate out of program that granted millions for street projects

As the city’s valuation continues to climb, the more competitive it must become to secure grants for road…

King County data on COVID cases in Enumclaw. Screenshot

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Enumclaw COVID test site moving to local middle school

Additionally, the city has surpassed 1,000 COVID cases.

Blotter bug

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | May 4 – 12

Stolen lumber, strange storm grate happenings, and a child custody issue.

Colyn McCall is the latest school resource officer assigned to Enumclaw High. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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New resource officer walking the halls at Enumclaw High

Officer Colyn McCall began working May 12.

Boy Scout Troop 557 visited the Buckley Cemetery May 25 and placed flags on veterans graves in preparation for Memorial Day 2018. AUSTYN YOUNG CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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History Walk returns to Buckley, Enumclaw cemeteries this Memorial Day weekend

Stories of residents from the past will be on display

The Enumclaw City Council chambers. File photo

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Local nonprofits share updates with Enumclaw Council

Check out what’s new with Plateau Outreach Ministries and the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation.

Despite 2020 being a slower year than 2019, more than 4,000 people shopped through the COVID-19 pandemic and spend just under $73,000 between June and September. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw Plateau Farmer’s Market ready for a third year

The 1st Street market begins June 3.

Despite bad air quality last year, more than 60 volunteers donned their masks and got to work making Enumclaw a more beautiful place to live, including repainting the Rotary Park gazebo. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Beautify Enumclaw planning meeting June 2

Here’s your chance to make the Plateau a more beautiful place to live.

Image by Metro Creative Connection

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Enumclaw School District to work with two new mental health counselors, thanks to local nonprofit

The Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation is hoping to continue the program for multiple years.

Photo via King County Sheriff's Office

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Search for alleged car prowler at wake still active

Deputies have not yet found the man suspected of stealing from people attending a wake

The Enumclaw Fire Department posted this picture of the Green River on Saturday in a Facebook post about the recovery of a swimmer who died Friday while trying to rescue his girlfriend who had also gone in the water.

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Man dies after helping rescue girlfriend at the Green River on Friday

The 21-year-old victim’s cause of death has not yet been confirmed.

The EHS class of 2020 celebrated their final year of high school at the Enumclaw Expo Center last year in order to comply with COVID-19 restrictions. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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It will be different, but graduation ceremonies will take place

White River is planning to host its ceremony June 12 at the Arrow Lumber Stadium, while Enumclaw High…

Mount Rainier has experienced several earthquakes in May already, though none would activate the ShakeAlert system due to being less then4.5 on the magnitude scale. Screenshot from the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network

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New earthquake alert program may also warn you about Mount Rainier eruption

ShakeAlert will automatically send earthquake alerts to your phone to help you “drop, cover, and hold on.”