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The Enumclaw School District administration offices. Photo courtesy the Enumclaw School District

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ESD Board votes to place two replacement levies on upcoming ballot

The school district estimates neither levy will increase tax collection rates, if the measures are approved by voters.

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Local businesswoman sues drug recovery center after son’s death

Judy Rossu’s son died months after Rainier Recovery Center allegedly failed to properly assess him or provide adequate…

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St. Elizabeth workers, friends, and family demonstrated in front of the local hospital last Thursday for higher wages, break nurses, and the financial ability to further their education or renew their licenses. Pictured handling the bullhorn is Cillian Hendrickson, 3, who was there with his mother Amanda, an emergency room nurse.

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St. Elizabeth nurse union demonstrates for higher pay, more staffing

Pay at the Enumclaw hospital lags behind other Virginia Franciscan Mason facilities, and less staffing means nurses can’t…

Enumclaw's City Hall. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw to see gas price increase for November, plus small property tax increase in 2026

Solid waste prices and pool activity rates are rising incrementally as well.

The 1.5 mile trail at Nolte State Park is mostly flat, with a steep incline at one point. Still, it’s good for beginners. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

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WA State Parks schedules free days and New Year hikes

A hike at Nolte State Park is scheduled for Jan. 1.

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Steve Bigger, a Vietnam War veteran, received not just a quilt, but a thank-you hug from Enumclaw Senior Center Recreation Coordinator Rochelle Rogers.

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Enumclaw quilting group honors local vets with every stitch

“It is the least we can do to thank our veterans and their families for the sacrifices they…

Enumclaw’s city hall. Photo courtesy the city of Enumclaw

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Enumclaw looks toward increased impact fees for developers

Higher fees means the city can tackle more infrastructure projects as the city grows.

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Two Plateau residents involved in separate fatal crashes

A Buckley resident killed a pedestrian, while an Enumclaw resident was struck by a falling tree.

<strong>Top row:</strong> Enumclaw School District Board member Julianne DeShayes and challenger Tara Cochran; Enumclaw School District Board member Paul Fisher and challenger Malia Ebner. <strong>Bottom Row:</strong> Enumclaw Council member Tom Sauvageau and challenger Brodie Smith; Black Diamond mayoral candidates Geoff Bowie and John Adler. <strong>Not pictured:</strong> Sabrina Solmonsen-Waterhouse (Enumclaw Council Pos. No. 3; Breanna Hott and Ed Storton (Enumclaw Council Pos. No. 7; Black Diamond Council member Leih Mulvihill and challenger Mario Sorci; and Dan Dal Santo and Johnathan Englund (Black Diamond Council Pos. No. 6).

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2025 General Election results | Nov. 5 UPDATE

Adler widens leads in the Black Diamond mayoral race, as do challengers for other city, school board seats.

Plateau Outreach Ministry’s food bank, open Mondays through Wednesdays at limited hours, has been hit by government funding cuts while also seeing an increase in customers. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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POM experiencing more visits, fewer food donations as budget cuts, government shutdown continues

The local nonprofit received 30,000 fewer pounds of donations this year, but will soon receive a grant from…

A tree blew down at Dwight Garrett Park in Enumclaw during the last windstorm the weekend of Oct. 24. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Wind advisory in effect for Enumclaw

Gusts up to 45 mph are expected tonight.

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SBA disaster loan denied? Try, try again

Enumclaw business owner Tom Sauvageau wants other business owners to know how to weather the difficulties of securing…

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Enumclaw man caught in Kent drug bust

The 30-year-old was arrested for a Stay out of Drug Areas violation, possession, and multiple warrants.