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Enumclaw School District voters can drop their ballots off at the Enumclaw or Black Diamond library, and Pierce County residents have drop boxes in Buckley, South Prairie, and Wilkeson. File photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Ballots with ESD, WRSD levy measures to arrive in mail this week

Both districts are running a renewed Educational Programs Operations levy, which comprises of 16% of each’s general budget.

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Woman who allegedly caused fatal 2024 fatal wreck dies

Michelle Oster was accused of killing Kim and Bette Nordberg, and severely injuring two others, when she attempted…

Enumclaw City Prosecutor Will Gunderson presenting defendant Robert Chevrette with a police report before handing it to Sgt. Rich Tison, who was currently testifying. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Is fighting the system worth the effort? Enumclaw holds first jury trial in 16 years

Convinced of his innocence, Robert Chevrette declined a plea deal, and instead convinced a jury to acquit him…

Willow was rescued by the Enumclaw Fire Department and the Washington State Animal Response Team after she fell into a hole under a partially-collapased bridge. Photo courtesy Washington State Animal rescue Team

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Animal Response Team, EFD rescue local horse

Willow, an 800-pound mare, fell into a hole underneath a partially-collapsed bridge.

The Enumclaw School District accepted Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey’s resignation during a special meeting on Jan. 12. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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ESD Superintendent Dr. Carey suddenly resigns

UPDATE: Board Director Cochran posts on social media that the resignation “was a mutual decision to part ways.”

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UPDATE: Jan. 12 levy chat cancelled for board meeting.

The district is hosting two “community conversations” next week.

The Blue Star Memorial was stolen sometime in December, potentially for its metal. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw Blue Star Memorial stolen

Details about the theft of the armed forces tribute are still emerging.

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An example Love Letter to the King County Library System. Letters can be turned in at the Enumclaw library.

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Love your local library? Write a letter

The KCLS Foundation’s Love Letters to Libraries program runs through Jan. 16.

The Yella Beak suddenly closed Jan. 2, before the lease was up and after social media posts indicated the bar would continue operating in 2026. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Iconic Enumclaw bar, the Yella Beak, suddenly closes its doors

The building owners already have new tenants, and the Yella Beak has pledged to honor gift cards by…

Enumclaw City Council chambers. File photo

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Eight file for vacant Enumclaw council seat

An eclectic bunch, from a former deputy to a WSDOT principal planner and current Enumclaw planning commissioner are…

Enumclaw City Hall. File photo

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Enumclaw officially supports Wilkeson after bridge closure

The city is calling for the state to fund a replacement structure.

A night photo of the now-repaired SR 410. Photo courtesy WSDOT

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Merry Xmas, Greenwater and Crystal Mountain: SR 410 fully reopens

It took only two days of emergency work to repair the damage caused by Boise Creek earlier this…

Emergency work has started on SR 410 after the road was closed earlier this month when Boise Creek washed sediment under the highway away during a flood. Photo courtesy WSDOT

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Emergency work on SR 410 begins; Crystal Mountain opens with limited operations

It’s unclear when the highway may fully open, or how construction will affect traffic delays.