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This photo, looking west toward the Port of Tacoma, shows where the new SR 167 expressway weaves its way between industrial warehouses. Running through the center of the photograph is 8th Street East. This is part of the SR 167 Completion Project, and now involves installing signs on SR 167 and SR 410. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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SR 167, SR 410 sections reduced to single lanes this week

The restrictions are limited to evenings.

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From left to right: Back Row: Ariann Blakely, Asher Johnson, Juliet Gwerder, Cody Seldal, Liam Isbell, Easton Pierce Middle Row: Lukas Hartjoy, Owen Dacey, Elijah Harris, Austin Martin, Maddie Cooper, Addison Spencer, Dana Shamblin, James Bigness, Ayden Mahan, Nicole Frazier Front Row: Colby soimis, Penny Ivy, Riley McArthur, Marley Speece, Maiya Picinich, Riyan McGee, Owen Suhoversnik, Lucy Kilcup, Elissa Patten, Taylor Martin, Aiden Werner, Dylan Talton.

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Enumclaw FFA brings home myriad honors from junior livestock show

The students showcased their animals at the Northwest Junior Livestock Show at the Puyallup Spring Fair in April.

Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Loss of fundings leads to Valley Medical clinic closures

Renton Landing Urgent Care is already closed but clinics and inpatient hospital units in Renton, Kent and Covington…

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…

Photo courtesy of Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC)

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County seeks information for animal cruelty case near Auburn

Three dogs were found off of Green Valley Highway with swollen muzzles, indicating abuse.

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

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Briefly | April 30 & May 7

Two weeks of briefly trial and sentencing updates.

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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…

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Candidate filing begins for 9 Washington state legislative seats

Candidates can begin filing at 8 a.m. Monday (May 5) for more than 3,200 seats on city councils,…

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…

Google maps screenshot of the 23300 block of Southeast 416th Street. (Screenshot)

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Auburn woman accused of driving 118 mph in DUI crash that killed child

12-year-old dies after late-night crash in Enumclaw.

Reps. Drew Stokesbary (left) and Josh Penner (right). Courtesy Photo

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Stokesbary, Penner help secure last-minute deal to save Rainier School in Buckley

The institution was slated to shutter in 202; the new legislation will keep it open indefinitely.

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An 2024 Old Fashioned Fest attendee casting her vote for 2BAR Spirits’ Old Fashion creation.

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Old Fashioned Fest returns to Wilkeson May 17

Local distillers will be competing for your vote for who makes the best cocktail.

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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…