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This year, you only need reservations to visit the Sunrise/White River corridor of Mount Rainier National Park.

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Reservation program returns to Mount Rainier, with some changes

Because of construction near Paradise, you only need reservations to visit Sunrise this year.

Chinook and Cayuse Pass through Mount Rainier National Park are expected to open May 23. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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Chinook, Cayuse Pass expected to open May 23

The opening date is right on time for the Memorial Day goal.

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EPD investigating attempted kidnapping

The incident happened near Byron Kibler Elementary.

Councilmembers Tamie Deady (Black Diamond) and Anthony Wright (Enumclaw), plus Buckley Chamber of Commerce President Carolyn Harding, are running unopposed to be the mayors of their cities. Courtesy photos / Getty Images/iStockphoto

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Plateau to get mayoral shake-up | Correction

Two candidates for Black Diamond’s mayor position were not mentioned in the previous article.

Sixty percent of voters in the precincts around Enumclaw voted against the Enumclaw School District levy — a difference of about 700 votes — while “no” voters in the city limits only had about 100 more votes than supporters. Image courtesy King County

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Precinct election analysis: Rural Enumclaw’s lack of ESD levy support may have sunk the measure

Additionally, the election showcases the Ten Trails neighborhood’s voting bloc power with its support of the two levy…

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Have you seen these cameras on local highways, like at the edges of the City of Black Diamond? They’re automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) that take photos of your plates.

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Should Enumclaw embrace automatic license plate readers?

Police Chief Tim Floyd says Enumclaw is behind King County in criminal surveillance; two elected officials say this…

Opponents of the Segale Properties mine want to keep the area natural for recreation and protect nearby bodies of water. Photo by Zachary Pratt / pnwadventurequest

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King County moves back deadline for gravel mine determination

The county is looking at whether Segale Properties’ proposed environmental mitigation strategies are enough to protect the local…

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A pair of signs urging locals to reject the proposed Enumclaw School District levy on the April 22 ballot.

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ESD community rejects “critical maintenance” levy | Election recap

The district now must find other ways to slowly repair leaking roofs, replace decades-old fire panels, and upgrade…

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Boy dead, mother arrested after fatal late night crash

King County deputies say the woman hit a ditch on 416th Street, causing the car to go airborne…

Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-8) cutting the ribbon to celebrate renovations to the Enumclaw Senior Center with Enumclaw Mayor Jan Molinaro, Senior Center Director Melissa Holt, and City Administrator Chris Searcy. Courtesy photo

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Enumclaw senior center celebrates structural improvements

Rep. Kim Schrier secured a $700,000 grant in 2022, which funded roof repairs and earthquake-resistant structural improvements.

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Enumclaw resident pleaded guilty to possessing stolen copper cable

Enumclaw resident Joshua Jay Eixenberger recently pleaded guilty to malicious mischief and possession of stolen property after being…

Here you can see where the bridge's support beam is bending in two directions. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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Carbon River Fairfax bridge buckling, closed indefinitely

The 494-foot-long bridge is the only way to get to Mount Rainier National Park from SR 165.

Unofficial election night results. Screenshot

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ESD levy loses support on day three of vote counting | April 24 update

More than 54% of the nearly 7,000 votes so far counted have rejected what’s been called a “critical…