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Photo by Ray Miller-Still Lydia’s Cakes and Confections is making a return visit to the Enumclaw Plateau Farmer’s Market, along with many other sweet-tooth-focused vendors.

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Enumclaw Plateau Farmer’s Market again doubles in size for its sixth year

It’s shaping up to be another record-breaking year.

The Stamp Out Hunger event is every second Saturday in May - which means it's this Saturday, May 11. Image courtesy the National Association of Letter Carriers

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Annual Letter Carriers’ food drive this Saturday

All donations will go to Plateau Outreach Ministries.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Abril Mitchell-Ward moved into the Enumclaw 4plex last November, after experiencing homeless and an untenable living situation in another affordable housing unit. She met with Rep. Kim Schrier on April 25 to speak about her housing experience.

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Schrier visits low-income housing units after securing grant funding

Nearly $500,000 is going toward upgrading four 1980s-era apartments.

The Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation’s new location on Griffin Avenue. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation, POM receive money for counseling, financial support

The two nonprofits are putting $85,000 to work in the Enumclaw School District community.

Contributed photo A closeup of a Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day rider at Box Canyon.

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RAMROD back on – but with some changes

A pilot program will have bikers going clockwise around (and through) the mountain in the early fall.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Supporters of the $19.5 million bond measure to build an Enumclaw community center gathered at the corners of Griffin Avenue and Porter Street on April 22 to encourage people to vote for the project.

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Community center bond failure follows growing pattern of tax increase rejections

Although Enumclaw rejected the $19.5 million ask, elected officials and city administration are likely to continue discussions on…

Amy Neville, founder of the Alexander Neville Foundation, gave a presentation to a small group of Enumclaw School District parents a year ago; she is returning to give a talk at the new Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation location on May 7. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Learn more about youth fentanyl use at upcoming community meeting

Despite a downward trend in overall opioid use, fentanyl-related deaths are on the rise

Photos by Ray Miller-Still Maris Farm’s annual Buds and Baby Blooms starts on April 27, and continues on weekends until May 12. As the name suggests, there will be a field on tulips (which you can even cut and take home), baby animals to pet, and other staple farm events and activities. Here are some photos from last year’s event.

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At A Glance | May 2024

Maris’ Baby Animals and Blooms starts at the end of April, there are two plant sales, and don’t…

Screenshot of the initial April 23 special election results.

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Special election update: More ballots counted, but no changes | April 25

An additional 400 more votes were counted on April 25, but there seems to be no path to…

You ballots can be turned into the drop box at the Enumclaw library until 8 p.m. tonight. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Have you voted on the community center proposal? Deadline is 8 p.m.

Here some basic information about the $19.5 million measure, and access to various links for more facts and…

Photo by Ray Miller-Still The current Courier-Herald building was build in 2005, after the original building was demolished.

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For sale: The Courier-Herald building

Though the building might change hands, Editor Ray Miller-Still says the newspaper will be here to stay.

Enumclaw Mayor Jan Molinaro giving his annual State of the City address on April 15. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw mayor shares 2023 difficulties, accomplishments in State of the City address

The city is still seeing increases in revenue, but increases are smaller than previous years.

Ray Miller-Still, "The Ginger Journalist"

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A community center will be a shot in the arm for Enumclaw’s downtown | The Ginger Journalist

Cities either grow or die — this is our opportunity to invest in Enumclaw’s future.