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.

A mock-up of the soon-to-be Buckley pump track. Image courtesy Johansen Construction

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Buckley pump track construction begins; nonprofit seeks finishing funds

If everything goes as planned, the track could be open in June.

King County shooting victims visual. Courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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Quarter one King County fatal shooting victims in single digits

For the first time since 2017, fatal shooting victims for quarter one of the year were in the…

Dr. Mark Wenzel spoke at a public forum on May 14. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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ESD selects Dr. Wenzel as new superintendent

Dr. Mark Wenzel answered public questions about how he’ll integrate himself into the Enumclaw community, improve relationships between…

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo

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Auburn officer arrested for immoral communication with a minor accusation

The officer was arrested by Pierce County Sheriff’s Office detectives in coordination with the Auburn Police Department.

A rock lands near the seal. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Hawaii

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Covington man faces charge for throwing rock at Hawaiian monk seal

A 38-year-old Covington man faces a federal criminal complaint charge for allegedly harassing and attempting to harass an…

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Pierce County burn ban begins June 1 to reduce wildfire risk | Pierce County

The Stage 1 burn ban prohibits land clearing fires and burning yard debris in unincorporated areas.

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Chinook, Cayuse pass scheduled to open May 22 | WSDOT

It’s the earliest Chinook Pass has opened in six years.

A homeless camp prior to crews cleaned it up in Mill Creek Canyon in Kent. COURTESY FILE PHOTO, City of Kent

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King County homelessness program’s fate is unclear amid financial problems

The King County Council is demanding action in correcting the $45 million budget deficit of the King County…

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Mission Africa staff and digital navigation program participants at the 2025 program celebration.

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Nonprofit left with $300k bill in blame-game between state and contractor

Federal Way-based nonprofit Mission Africa has been left scrambling to make up for over $300,000 of promised reimbursement…

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Enumclaw, White River schools recognized for growth, academic achievement

Sunrise Elementary, Westwood Elementary, Thunder Mountain Middle School, Mountain Meadow Elementary, and Glacier Middle School were honored.

Franchesca Curtis (Snoqualmie) of Bremerton performs an original song. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Remembering missing and murdered loved ones on Red Dress Day

May 5 is recognized as the official Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day, and in Seattle,…

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Legislative races to watch in WA

This year’s primary is Aug. 4, with the top two candidates advancing to the general election. Election Day…