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PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON A proposal is before the Enumclaw City Council to change the zoning of undeveloped acreage to allow for multi-family housing. A decision is expected next week.

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Enumclaw Council debates two issues involving multi-family housing

Enumclaw asked to rezone land for multi-family development; talks about tax incentives for others.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON Numbers were up across the board during last month’s King County Fair, including those who visited the midway and enjoyed carnival rides.

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Big crowds, big spending highlighted this year’s King County Fair

Profits soared with crowds turning out to the first big fair of the season,

Metropolitan King County council member Reagan Dunn, Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation Executive Director Sara Stratton and Enumclaw Mayor Jan Molinaro pose for a picture at the Foundation’s Enumclaw office. Photo provided by Dunn’s staff.

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King County awards $75,000 in grants to Enumclaw organizations

Chamber of Commerce, Senior Center and Rainier Foothills Wellness Center receive checks.

Photo by Alex Bruell Francisco Pons demonstrates his upper body strength at one of the Fitness Court facilities.

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Enumclaw unveils public “Fitness Court”

Run, jump and push at Washington’s first entry into the outdoor gym system.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON While Enumclaw’s summer concerts have several weeks remaining, Buckley wrapped up its series Aug, 5 with a performance by Wings ‘n’ Things, a Paul McCartney tribute band (above).

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Downtown Enumclaw featuring live music the next four Fridays

Classic rock, jazz and blues are on the menu for one more month of live tunes.

Enumclaw Courier-Herald

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Deputy superintendent leaving Enumclaw School District

Chris Beals, longtime district employee and currently No. 2 administrator, announces departure.

Harvesting hops in the 1890s on the Plateau. Picture provided by the EPHS museum.

Opinion

Andrew and Anna Jensen Nielsen

A story of ‘hard work, horses, and blasting powder.’

The Enumclaw City Council chambers. File photo

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Tax breaks for apartment developments? City seeks public comment

Enumclaw discusses tax breaks for multi-family developments. Public can comment Aug. 9.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON Former EHS teacher Bob Kilmer snaps a photo of the tiny house his students created. The home will now used by those advocating for small-home living. Some of the students involved in the project gathered Friday with Todd McKellips (left), director of the Washington Tiny House Association.

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Tiny house built by EHS students turned over to advocacy group

The Washington Tiny House Association will use the 16-foot-long house as a “model home” at home shows.

Enumclaw Rotary Club Street Fair

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Street Fair bringing vendors, music, food and fun to downtown Enumclaw

After a year off, Rotary Street Fair bringing vendors, music, food and fun to downtown Enumclaw.

Local P.E.O. members pose for a picture with Isabella Hoyer, who recently won a scholarship from the women's organization. Front row, from left to right: Nancy West, Dawn Hoyer (Isabella's mother), Isabella, and Cherl Schneider. Middle row: Cherie Murchie, Sue Vannatter, Heidi Russell, and Kay Raeder. Back row: Sue Reiter, Linda Irrgang, Linda Fisher, Eva Dietz, and Martha Blodgett. Photo taken by Maggie Baumann, courtesy P.E.O.

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Enumclaw grad earns $1,000 P.E.O. scholarship

Isabella Hoyer will attend the University of Washington to study chemical engineering

The Enumclaw City Council chambers. File photo

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New finance director confirmed by Enumclaw council

Chris Anderson confirmed as new finance director for city of Enumclaw

The face of downtown Buckley was shaped by two fires that resulted in most buildings featuring brick construction. The fires also are one reason that Buckley didn't grow as rapidly as neighboring Enumclaw.

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Buckley was once larger than Enumclaw. There are three reasons why that is no longer true.

Reliance on logging and mining, as well as two fires in the 1890s, challenged Buckley’s growth