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Council member Reagan Dunn spoke at the White River bridge on Oct. 16 when Gov. Bob Ferguson announced it would open the next day; Dunn thanked the governor, WSDOT, and all parties involved for working hard to open the bridge ahead of schedule.

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Dunn proposes “Stupid Motorist Law” after multiple bridge collisions

The law would hold drivers personally accountable for damaging transportation infrastructure due to negligent driving.

The Enumclaw School District offices. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District

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ESD labels 43-acres as “surplus” in anticipation of sale to Oakpointe

Selling the land would help fund construction of an elementary school in Black Diamond’s Ten Trails neighborhood.

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Guilty plea made in 2023 fatal hit and run

Kimberly Meinen pled guilty to vehicular homicide after killing Clifford Price two years ago.

The Plateau gets jumps straight into the holiday spirit as soon as the last ghost wails its final "boo" on Halloween. Between the holiday markets, tree lightings, wine walks and galas, there's something for everyone to enjoy this month. Here are photos from last year's Enumclaw Chamber Wine Walk, the Winter Stoke Party, and the Danish Sisterhood Bazaar. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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At A Glance Community Calendar | November 2025

It might be getting colder, but the Plateau’s holiday events are just warming up.

Pro-LGBTQ signs and attire were a common theme at the protest. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw turns out for “No Kings” protest

While hundreds were there to protest, a couple dozen energetic supporters of the president also attended.

Enumclaw School District Director Julianne DeShayes and challenger Tara Cochran

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Meet your school board candidates: Julianne DeShayes and Tara Cochran

Incumbent DeShayes and challenger Cochran are vying for the Enumclaw School District Director No. 2 seat.

Enumclaw School District Board Director Paul Fisher and challenger Malia Ebner.

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Meet your school board candidates: Paul Fisher and Malia Ebner

Incumbent Fisher and challenger Ebner are vying for the Enumclaw School District Director No. 5 seat.

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An article of the Enumclaw School District’s first Homecoming in the school paper.

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Enumclaw’s very first Homecoming

Starring comedian Bob Hope.

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced today, Oct. 16, that the White River bridge will open by midnight tomorrow. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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White River bridge back in business

The Oct. 17 opening was weeks ahead of WSDOT’s initial best-case scenario.

The Green River bridge was built in 1932. It’s also called the Kummer Bridge and the Dan Evans Bridge. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Green River bridge repairs complete

The bridge closed Sept. 15, and it was expected to reopen in a month.

A photo of The Gateway Concert Band’s Christmas show last year. Photo courtesy Susan Evans

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Gateway Concert Band presents free “We Need a Little Christmas” concert

The concert will also be a celebration of the director’s 75th birthday.

The Enumclaw School District district offices. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District

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ESD, Oakpointe nearing elementary school funding deal

The district would sell 40-acres for $40 million, and Oakpointe will finance a further $25 million in development…

I hope DJ had a good day at work — he certainly brightened mine up. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Tales from the Trail, Part III: All the small things

It’s the little things in life.