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Contributed photo A closeup of a Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day rider at Box Canyon during a 2023 RAMROD event.

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GETMAD replaces annual Mount Rainier cyclist ride

The new route will take bikers to Mowich Lake, which hasn’t been accessible to the public for more…

King County Transportation District board members met May 27 to discuss amendments to a proposed 0.1% sales tax. Screenshot

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King County Transportation District nears finalizing new sales tax

Board members agree cities should receive a portion of the $100 million in expected revenue, but are now…

Byron Kibler Elementary recently had its roof replaced, after years of leak complaints. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District

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ESD received grants to reimburse for roof work, improve cyber security

More than $377,000 was used to reimburse ESD after work on Byron Kibler; another $271,000 will be used…

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You may have noticed The Courier-Herald sign was taken down in the past year since the building was built. Many of the letters have gone home with former staff members who worked at the paper for years.

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Courier-Herald downtown office closing

The newspaper will continue to print - it’s just that I’ll be working at home for the time…

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King County installed netting over the Boise bridge prevents birds from nesting ahead of construction.

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Boise Creek bridge closes today for six months

The 70-year-old structure has outlived its useful life, and pieces are rusting or rotting.

Elk Ridge Elementary. Photo courtesy White River School District

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WRSD elementary teacher on leave after allegations of inappropriate conduct with minor

The teacher allegedly kissed a student near the lips. However, the Buckley Police Department determined no crime was…

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Pictured are the outdoor America’s Freedom Tribute panels from American Veteran’s Traveling Tribute, providing the names of the men and women who died over a century of wars and battles. The panels at the Wilkeson display will be smaller, indoor panels.

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Traveling Vietnam War, Cost of Freedom tributes to arrive in Wilkeson

The displays, open June 11 - 14, will also include tributes to the victims of 9/11 and nearly…

Free the Green is just one group of people cleaning up the Boise Creek banks by ripping out invasive species of plants and putting in native ones. The group is planning a May 30 “Creekside Community Gathering” at the Foothills Trail trailhead, but is also involved in a Prairie Appreciation Day (May 9, Glacial Heritage Preserve), Lake Kapowsin Days (May 30, Kale Kapowsin Boat Launch) and a Nature Festival (June 6, Flaming Geyser State Park). To learn more, head to freethegreen.org. Contributed photo

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Creekside Community Gathering changed to May 30

The event is all about connecting with nature lovers and restoring the Boise Creek as a community.

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More Enumclaw School District tenth graders are reporting higher levels of hope, which coincides with interest in their classes, higher grades, and the belief that they can get help with their schooling, if they need it.

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Survey shows fewer ESD tenth graders “at risk” of problematic internet use, more with higher levels of hope for future

Nearly 200 students participated in the biennial Healthy Youth Survey last year, giving experts a glimpse into local…

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Chinook, Cayuse passes open as scheduled

The May 22 opening day is the earliest in nine years.

A Power of Produce participant trades his tokens to the Hayton Farms stall for some delicious berries. Every market day, kids ages 2 to 18 can receive $4 in tokens to be used to buy fresh produce. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw Plateau Farmer’s Market opening day just around the corner

Year after year, the market breaks records, and even placed third in the annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration…

The Enumclaw Senior Center building used to be a garment factory nearly 100 years ago. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw Senior Center services to pause during temporary move to VFW Hall.

The move is scheduled for June 2 - 5. After, all services will resume until construction at the…

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 down to one lane tomorrow

The May 19 work is part of a routine state inspection.