The new trap-and-haul facility is designed to pull nearly every fish from the White River and safely move them to a spot above Mud Mountain Dam. Here, Project Manager Leah Hauenstein explains operations on the upstream side. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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New trap-and-haul operation on the White River is largest in the nation

Take a peek inside the $130 million project, which is designed to move up to 60,000 fish a…

Here is my second stock photo attempt, just in time for tax season.  This one didn't require any expensive props either  but I did have to use my son's glue stick to hold the sheets together. Feel free to use this image, just link to www.SeniorLiving.Org

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Large property tax hikes seen in Enumclaw, Buckley areas

Both cities saw a double-digit percentage jump in taxes.

Most of the council met in person on Feb. 22, with applicants for the two open seats on the council interviewing for those positions virtually. Pictured on the screen is Julie Johnson. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw council interviews 17 candidates for two open seats

The council will deliberate on their choices during the March 8 meeting.

Enumclaw city hall

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Mayor reviews 2020, looks to Enumclaw’s future

A recap of last week’s “State of the City” address.

gavel and sounding block on desk

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Renton man involved in Drainage District 5 scheme sentenced

Darrel N. Winston was given probation, home detention, and community service for his part in helping two Enumclaw…

The Enumclaw City Council chambers. File photo

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Seven more residents answer call to join city council

That makes 18 total residents looking to fill two open seats.

Image courtesy Enumclaw Expo Center

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Expo Center to livestream EHS games

Tickets to the event are $7.

Shingles and siding from many Suntop Farms homes right outside Enumclaw were ripped off during the winter storm earlier this month, but many residents believe the fault lies with developer LGI for cutting corners. Photo courtesy Seth Pohlman

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Suntop Farms residents claim shoddy work by LGI caused home damage during recent winter storm

Many believe the damage should be covered by their home warranty, but they’ve been declined, citing “acts of…

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Enumclaw hits 600 COVID cases

5 percent of city residents have come down with the virus.

Enumclaw Mayor Jan Molinaro

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Mayor to deliver “State of Enumclaw” address

The address is scheduled for Feb. 24.

Enumclaw School District Superintendent Shaun Carey got to spotlight Enumclaw's achievements in returning to school with low COVID-19 transmission rates during a statewide briefing with Gov. Jay Inslee. Screenshot

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Superintendent Carey joins Inslee to announce additional school testing

Enumclaw was one of the first schools in the state to join a Department of Health pilot program…

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | Feb. 2 – 11

A CPR-in-progress, throwing knives, and a stolen cup holder.

This group of local volunteers got together in September 2019 as a part of a Rural Development Initiative program that aimed to help locals develop leadership skills before sending them off to perform their own community project with a small budget. Pictured is Rick Sellers, Ramsey Graham, Lacey Mansanarez, Sue Hart, Peggy Levesque, Mayor Jeff Sellers, Alli Brewer, Leah Haugen, Trip Hart, David McArtor, Jan Burley, Deyton Cunningham, and Venise Cummingham as they cut the ribbon on a community garden in Wilkeson when the project finished summer of 2020. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Nonprofit offers free leadership training

Rural Development Initiatives starts its program at the end of March.