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Mutual of Enumclaw has been in business on the Plateau for more than 100 years. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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State Supreme Court rules Mutual of Enumclaw policy did not cover property damage by pandemic

Two dentists argued Gov. Inslee’s proclamation prohibiting nonemergency procedures counted as “’[d]irect physical loss’ of property”.

Crews removed the old culvert Pussyfoot Creek went through under SR 164 east of Auburn, then built a new natural creek bed. Photo courtesy DOT

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Full closure of SR 164 over the weekend

Work on the Pussyfoot Creek Fish Passage project should finish this fall.

Taylor Larson helps a DoorDash driver load up his car with curated food boxes for customers. Photo courtesy The Market

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The Market expands services with Project DASH

The Bonney Lake ‘free grocery’ can now send curated food boxes to customers as far as Enumclaw.

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Business collective to host dinner, raise money for fire pits, local events

Cole Street will be closed as 300 people dine on citrus grilled chicken and brisket hand pies.

Redemption Press is located at 1602 Cole Street. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Local publisher looking for stories of important locals

“People of The Plateau” will feature those who helped build the community

Two people broke into the Use It Again - Enumclaw Recyclers store on Aug. 6, making away with a safe and thousands of dollars. Security footage can be watched at the end of the article. Screenshot from Q13 Fox

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Police looking for tips on Use It Again burglary suspects

Two people broke into the store Aug. 6, making away with a safe of money and keys to…

King County Council member recently mailed out a notice of the possible dissolution of the Enumclaw Park and Recreation Service Area special tax district to local residents. Image courtesy Reagan Dunn's office

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Decades-old special parks taxing district to ‘likely’ dissolve

The taxing district hasn’t been active for decades after a failed attempt to find funds for a community…

Pictured is Preston Pederson, who managed to net his calf in 2019s tie down roping event in just 8.48 seconds. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Pro Rodeo needs volunteers before the big weekend

Head to enumclawprorodeo.com to sign up for selling tickets, handing out wristbands, or taking care of athletes at…

The Mud Mountain Dam Fish Passage facility can handle hundreds of thousands of fish during peak run years. It was updated in 2021, but might get $10.6 million next year for repairs and upgrades. Image courtesy Army Corps of Engineers

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Mud Mountain Dam fish passage may receive millions in upgrades, repairs

The 2023 Energy and Water appropriations bill is expected to be voted on by Congress by the end…

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | July 28 – Aug. 11

Break-in at the water reservoir, fireworks thrown at a trooper, and a runaway from St. Elizabeth.

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Teen who caused late-year EHS lockdown sentenced

Jacob Bainton’s sentence of a year incarceration has been suspended while he goes through mental health and drug…

Many houses use natural gas for heating, generating electricity and stovetop cooking. Photo via Pixabay.

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Enumclaw natural gas bills expected to rise $131 this fall

It’s related to the state’s Climate Commitment Act, which aims to reduce carbon emissions.

Jam sessions outside the Enumclaw Expo Center Field House are a common sight during the Northwest Western Swing Music Festival, where people can bring their instruments and join in the fun. File photo by Randy Hill, leader of the western swing band, The Oregon Valley Boys. File photo by Randy Hill, leader of the western swing band, The Oregon Valley Boys.

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Western Swing Festival swings back for 30th year next week

Bust out your dancing shoes.