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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 repairs complete

The bridge closed Sept. 15, and it was expected to reopen in a month.

The Enumclaw School District district offices. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District

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ESD, Oakpointe nearing elementary school funding deal

The district would sell 40-acres for $40 million, and Oakpointe will finance a further $25 million in development…

The Washington state Capitol on Nov. 11, 2024. Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard

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New sales tax on services in Washington takes effect

A slate of other tax and fee hikes also kicks in Oct. 1, including on major financial institutions…

I hope DJ had a good day at work — he certainly brightened mine up. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Tales from the Trail, Part III: All the small things

It’s the little things in life.

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A 2.25-millimeter thick reusable plastic grocery bag. Each bag is intended to last up to 125 uses.

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Lawmakers revisit WA’s plastic bag restrictions

The fee for a plastic shopping bag is set to rise to 12 cents in January. Unsettled questions…

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Black Diamond council bans marijuana — again

Months after the council was about to zone for a potential store, new elected officials changed course.

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Enumclaw man driving stolen vehicle injured in Kent collision

Reportedly driving wrong way at high rate of speed Oct. 3 along Kent-Kangley Road

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Briefly | Oct. 1

A Buckley resident was sentenced in a child rape case, and other trial updates and corrections.

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Jim Holyan howling in the Idaho backcountry. It’s all in the diaphragm, he says.

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“I was a Middle-aged Wolfman”: New book recounts local’s efforts to bring wolves back to Idaho

Jim Holyan had many adventures while tracking, trapping, and tagging wolves.

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Statue of St. Elizabeth displayed at local hospital

The bronze statue, commissioned by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, depicts the “Miracle of the Roses” as she secretly…

Concept art of Miller Park from a city of Buckley 2024 Parks, Recreation, & Trails Plan. Some plans for the park have been updated since. Screenshot

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Buckley secures grant funds for Miller Park court construction

Once fully developed, this will be the city’s largest park.

Maris Farms’ Haunted Woods has something thrilling for everyone — if you’re brave enough. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Halloween happenings on the Plateau

The spooky season is upon us — which means the Plateau comes alive with everything from family fall…

Local Jalen Johansen of Johansen Construction, a self-described fan of “anything with two wheels,” hopes he can construct a new pump track in Buckley. Submitted image

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Nonprofit planning pump track in Buckley

Jalen Johansen will be raising money and applying for grants to break ground by the coming spring.