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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

News

Lawsuit filed over WA police and firefighter pension fund

Retired police officers and firefighters in Washington, including former Congressman Dave Reichert, sued the state April 30 to…

The White River overflowed its banks on Dec. 10, closing SR 410 between Enumclaw and Greenwater. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

News

WSDOT and NPS looking for input on SR 410 flood risk plan | National Park Service

After last Decembers flooding event, the National Park System wants to install two engineered log structures to prevent…

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Elfers needs history lesson; letter writers need Jesus

Reader Kristopher Galvin responds to letters about faith and Christianity.

Make sure to head to Maris Farms on May 2-3, or 9-10 for the annual Baby Animals and Blooms event. These are photos from 2025. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

Life

At A Glance | May 2026 Community Calendar

The warm weather brings many events to the Plateau.

Frank Shiers, Jr. is a longtime King County resident and has drawn political cartoons for over forty years. He creates at least four cartoons a week, which are published in a dozen newspapers.

Opinion

Collateral damage | Shiers

A tax aimed at the wealthy catches farmers in the crossfire.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Expect Iran to strike back

Reader Eugene Clegg predicts the unprovoked attacks against Iran will result in a tit-for-tat.

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Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: Saluting or hand-on-heart is to the president’s discretion

Reader Jonie Brooke shares some research into how presidents can respect the flag.

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Opinion

Newspapers face tight supply as mills cut newsprint production | The Free Press Initiative

One of two remaining newsprint mills in the U.S., produced its last roll of newsprint last Tuesday.

Drone footage of an Enumclaw neighborhood during the December 2025 flood event. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Police Department

News

King County opens flood disaster recovery center | King County

Starting April 28, King County will operate a Disaster Recovery Center to help residents impacted the December 2025…

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Sports

Sports Roundup | April 21 – 25

Last week’s sports scores and meet results.

Perfect day for a picnic at Chateau Ste. Michelle. Photo by Mindy Stern

Life

Wine, whiskey and walks in Woodinville | Meanderings by Mindy Stern

Travel column by local writer Mindy Stern.

Loralyn Walden | Obit

Obituaries

Loralyn Walden | Obit

Loralyn Lee Walden

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

Life

Need help replacing a blemishing bush? Take a pic, ask an expert | The Compleat Home Gardener

Also, tips on shade-loving plants, and snip, water, and keep slugs away.