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A rendering of the SR18 diverging diamond interchange upon completion. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation

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SR18 closure at I-90 rescheduled to start May 29

Both directions of traffic will be closed around the clock until June 4.

Belinda Kelly and Venise Cunningham recently published their first book, "Drink your Garden." Courtesy photo

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How do you make a cocktail special? Grow it yourself

The Simple Goodness Sisters want you to drink with intention.

Tiny logo, tiny news. Photo courtesy Ray Miller-Still

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Briefly | May 21

One sentencing update.

The Black Diamond City Council may soon propose to its residents being annexed into the Mountain View Fire and Rescue fire district. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Will Black Diamond ask residents to annex into MVFR fire district? Decision expected early July

The city is waiting for an answer from Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority before moving forward in the…

The Carbon River Fairfax Bridge closed indefinitely on April 22 to all traffic, vehicle or otherwise, after experts found it is starting to buckle. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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Public invited to SR 165 Carbon River Bridge in-person open houses

WSDOT’s two events are on June 2 at the Carbonado School and June 11 at Wilkeson Elementary.

The Enumclaw Police Department has over 30 police, communications, and corrections officers to serve the citizens of Enumclaw. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Police Department

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Enumclaw in the top 20 safest cities in Washington

An increase in car thefts may have bumped the city down the list from last year.

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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.

You need a Discover Pass to day pass to access state parks most of the time, but keep your eyes open for free days like New Year’s on Jan. 1, Free Fishing Weekends on June 7 and 8, and Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

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Annual Discover Pass cost set to increase in October | WA State Parks

The cost will go from $30 to $45.

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.

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Renton, Bellevue among cities of possible measles exposure

For those possibly exposed to measles between April 30 and May 3, the most likely time to become…

A speed limiter device, like this one, will be required for repeat speeding offenders under a Washington law signed on May 12, 2025. The law doesn’t take effect until 2029. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

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WA to rein in fast drivers with speed limiters

The new law is named after four people killed in a crash last year near Renton: Boyd Buster…