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 approves new sales tax in close vote

The 0.1% tax will fund the county’s Roads and Services Division and sends tens of thousands, if not…

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Man arrested after shots fired at local RV park

The yet-to-be identified man was arrested on suspicion of assault, discharging a firearm, and felony harassment.

Former Wilkeson Mayor Jayme Peloli

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Wilkeson Mayor Peloli resigns

Instead of being mayor, she will now serve as a Government Relations Consultant for Wilkeson and continue her…

An unnamed tributary to Ginder Creek runs under SR 169 near Black Diamond through two culverts that are too small and shallow for fish to successfully navigate. Photo courtesy WSDOT

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WSDOT to share SR 169 fish culvert replacement details | UPDATE

Two major projects on the highway will improve fish habitat in the area, but will also heavily affect…

Enumclaw City Council chambers. File photo

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Enumclaw council passes six-year Transportation Improvement Plan

Projects include improving ADA on sidewalks, safer foot access to the Foothills Trail, and flashing stop signs at…

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Several rangers and VIPs preparing to load Ranger Robin Pendery for the flight to a Denali National Park basecamp on March 23.

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Local mountaineering guide dies after fall on McKinley

Robin Pendery was an accomplished climber, having summitted numerous mountains and glaciers - some multiples of times.

Shalisa Hayes, executive director at the Billy Ray Shirley III Foundation, was one of many who spoke about gun violence and shared her story about the death of her son during the June 8 press event. Photo courtesy Pierce County

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Free firearm lock boxes available to Buckley, east Pierce County residents

To curb gun violence, Pierce County bought 15,000 firearm lock boxes to distribute from Family Resource Centers.

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…