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Photos by Ray Miller-Still Enumclaw’s annual egg hunt at the Boise Creek Sixplex is on April 19. Here are some unpublished photos from last year’s event.

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At A Glance | April 2025

From the coming election to numerous egg hunts, the Plateau comes alive during the spring.

Contributed photo A team of Enumclaw sixth-grade boys captured a state basketball championship by winning every game during a Spokane tournament. The squad, made up of students from both Enumclaw and Thunder Mountain middle schools, went 6-0 during the March 14-16 tourney. The victories came in dominant fashion as the team won by an average of 23 points per game. The team was coached by former Enumclaw High players Casey Hanson and Cameron Stratton. Pictured (in back, from left) are coach Stratton, Jace Martel, Levi Hanson, Case Stratton, Bo Barnes, Jake Bramlett and coach Hanson. In front, from left, are Payton Mercado, Wyatt Oliver, Tyson Thomas and Logan Johnson.

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Enumclaw middle schoolers sweep state championship, takes gold

The team won by an average of 23 points over six games.

An Enumclaw Police Department vehicle outside Enumclaw Middle School after students and staff were evacuated. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw Middle School evacuated after cell phone explodes

Students are already returning to the building.

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Enumclaw City Council agenda | March 24

Enumclaw School District Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey will give a presentation to the council on the upcoming levy…

Not only did the White River School District receive good news from the Education Recovery Scorecard, but Elk Ridge Elementary, Mountain Meadow Elementary, and Wilkeson Elementary received the 2021-2022 State Recognition for Outstanding Achievement; Glacier Middle School and Mountain Meadow Elementary received the 2022-2023 recognition. Photo courtesy White River School District

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New report shows White River math, reading proficiency bouncing back after pandemic

The Education Recovery Scorecard’s data indicates WRSD is scoring at least 100% better than the current national average.

Photo courtesy Sherri Humble Photography The Enumclaw Storm Skills Team placed third at state on March 1. Pictured are Kyle Kennedy, Liam Jun, Bradley Gorgen, Cameron Mickelson, Cynthia Andrews, Cameron Letavec, as well as coaches Rene Jeffers and Greg Gorgen. Not pictured is Individual Skills Athlete Mikayla Nicodemus, who earned a sixth place ribbon in state.

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Special Olympics basketball team places third in state

The city of Enumclaw’s Special Olympics basketball skills team is riding high after taking third place in the…

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King County Sheriff’s Office cuts minimum staffing to Enumclaw area, revises response protocols

Budget cuts mean minimum shift staffing is being reduced from eight to seven deputies.

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WSP arrests four minors at gas station with stolen car

One 13-year old was gassing the car up while his friends were shopping inside the Texaco.

Blotter bug

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Shots in Greenwater lead to police chase, spike strip in Enumclaw

Three were arrested for obstruction on March 13.

Enumclaw School District’s Westwood, Southwood, and Byron Kibler elementary schools, as well as the Birth to Five Center, all took part in a recent food drive. This year, the kids collected nearly 2,800 pounds of food. Pictured are (left to right) students Charlotte Twehus, Ellis Greene, Paisley Stafford, Reese Lawson, and Kasey Roberts.

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POM food bank customers, donations increased in 2024

Moving the food bank to its own location has helped the nonprofit grow.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still The Enumclaw Forest Service Office provides tons of educational materials about the wilderness and recreational activities. This office will soon be closed.

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Mount Baker-Snoqualmie forest trail maintenance team decimated in February purge; local Forest Service office closing

Former rangers Alex Ross and Cameron Schmidt say trail clearing, bathroom pumping, and trash collecting efforts will now…

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Enumclaw School District administration and elected officials met with community members about school facility conditions, growing student population, the upcoming levy, and the potential land sale to Oakpointe numerous times last month.

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“Rapid deterioration” and “end of lifespan”: ESD describes school facilities before upcoming levy vote

A community committee and the district has identified 32 “critical” maintenance projects that needs to be tackled in…

Photo courtesy Keith Marshall Pictured is the Enumclaw High choir preparing to sing at Disneyland’s California Adventures.

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EHS Choir brings magic to Disneyland

A nine-day road trip culminated in a concert at the happiest place on Earth.