The Enumclaw School District closed Kibler Elementary for 10 days, taking precautions after five staff members tested positive for COVID-19. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Kibler Elementary closed due to COVID cases, district watching case counts

The school won’t reopen until Feb. 1 due to five staff members coming down with COVID-19.

A parcel of land on Roosevelt Avenue would be developed into lots for 23 single-family homes if the city approves. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Council awards bid for roundabout in front of Enumclaw High

Also, 23 more homes could be coming to Roosevelt Avenue.

Former Councilman Tony Binion resigned his position immediately at the Jan. 11 meeting, while Councilman Kyle Jacobson will stay in his position until the end of the month. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Two Enumclaw council members leaving their posts

Tony Binion and Kyle Jacobson are moving outside city limits — one just to unincorporated King County, and…

Khun 9 at Dwight Garrett park. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Khun 9 Thai food truck visits Enumclaw, Buckley

The food truck ventured outside Seattle when the pandemic hit and office buildings closed.

City of Enumclaw council chambers

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City looking for Arts Commission applicants

The Arts Commission meets at 4 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month.

Health Bar owner Heidi Hawkinson preparing a mango smoothie. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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The Health Bar opens on Enumclaw’s Blake Street

The new “fast food” joint serves smoothies and salads for health-conscious eaters.

Blotter bug

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | Dec. 28 – Jan. 7

Nighttime construction, armed robbery, and a CPR-in-progress.

Instead of traditional farmers markets, shoppers pre-order their food from vendors like Robin Hones of Cascadia Greens, who then package up the order and drop it off in your car on market day. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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REKO markets return to the Plateau

The Farm Fresh Picks at the Creamery opened Jan. 2, while the Enumclaw REKO Market is starting Jan.…

Blotter bug

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | Dec. 22 – 30

Son with a broken arm, burglary at an auto dealership, and an unleashed pup.

Hairy vetch seedpods contain cyanide, and can be lethal. Stock photo

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After loss of mini donkey, owner has warning for others with livestock

The seedpods of this plant, hairy vetch, contain cyanide.

This grassy field by the Enumclaw library is expected to soon become a public parking lot. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Plans for downtown parking lot, commercial building approved by Enumclaw council

The parking lot will be built by January 2022.

Classes like Ms. Vail's at the White River School District's Foothills Elementary are now split in half in order to promote social distancing. Also pictured is Daniel Franco, Waylon Sinkovic, Chase Caldwell, Jakaylah Holt, Skylar Pearce, Collin Smith, Diana Torres-Silva, Kinley Short & Lillian Clay. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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More students plan to return to the classroom

The White River School District is hoping to get all grades into their seats by Jan. 12, while…

The 100+ Women Who Care Foothills’ recently voted to give Elk Run Farm, a Maple Valley-based fresh fruit and vegetable grow operation, $6,100. Contributed photo

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100 Women Who Care plan January meeting

The nonprofits presenting this next week are Foster Champs, Left Behind K9 Rescue, and The Wishing Well Foundation.