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You may have noticed The Courier-Herald sign was taken down in the past year since the building was built. Many of the letters have gone home with former staff members who worked at the paper for years.

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Courier-Herald downtown office closing

The newspaper will continue to print - it’s just that I’ll be working at home for the time…

A Chick-fil-A is opening in Maple Valley on June 4. Image courtesy Chick-fil-A

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Chick-fil-A opening in Maple Valley June 4

Customers who visit opening day have a chance to receive one free entrée or kid’s meal.

Onlookers observe high flood levels outside Renton Library, December 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Local businesses urged to apply for federal flood funds by June 10

In the wake of the damage caused by the Dec. 2026 atmospheric rivers and flooding, it is important…

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King County installed netting over the Boise bridge prevents birds from nesting ahead of construction.

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Boise Creek bridge closes today for six months

The 70-year-old structure has outlived its useful life, and pieces are rusting or rotting.

Elk Ridge Elementary. Photo courtesy White River School District

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WRSD elementary teacher on leave after allegations of inappropriate conduct with minor

The teacher allegedly kissed a student near the lips. However, the Buckley Police Department determined no crime was…

This cover sheet from the Fill and Grade plan for the Podium I-5 project shows how the proposed warehouse will be oriented within the former theme park location. Accessed via city documents.

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Giant warehouse planned for Wild Waves property in Federal Way

The final season of the Wild Waves Theme Park is currently underway, but plans have already been filed…

The burst white liquor tank is seen at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington, on May 26, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Longview Fire Department)

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Confirmed death toll rises to 2 from chemical tank blast in Longview

The death toll from the May 26 chemical tank rupture at a mill in southwest Washington has climbed…

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Pictured are the outdoor America’s Freedom Tribute panels from American Veteran’s Traveling Tribute, providing the names of the men and women who died over a century of wars and battles. The panels at the Wilkeson display will be smaller, indoor panels.

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Traveling Vietnam War, Cost of Freedom tributes to arrive in Wilkeson

The displays, open June 11 - 14, will also include tributes to the victims of 9/11 and nearly…

Free the Green is just one group of people cleaning up the Boise Creek banks by ripping out invasive species of plants and putting in native ones. The group is planning a May 30 “Creekside Community Gathering” at the Foothills Trail trailhead, but is also involved in a Prairie Appreciation Day (May 9, Glacial Heritage Preserve), Lake Kapowsin Days (May 30, Kale Kapowsin Boat Launch) and a Nature Festival (June 6, Flaming Geyser State Park). To learn more, head to freethegreen.org. Contributed photo

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Creekside Community Gathering changed to May 30

The event is all about connecting with nature lovers and restoring the Boise Creek as a community.

Shannon Hartfield with guns and cash. COURTESY PHOTOS, U.S. DOJ

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Jury convicts Kent man of 17 felonies during robbery spree

A jury convicted a 26-year-old Kent man May 26 of 17 felonies related to a string of armed…

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More Enumclaw School District tenth graders are reporting higher levels of hope, which coincides with interest in their classes, higher grades, and the belief that they can get help with their schooling, if they need it.

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Survey shows fewer ESD tenth graders “at risk” of problematic internet use, more with higher levels of hope for future

Nearly 200 students participated in the biennial Healthy Youth Survey last year, giving experts a glimpse into local…

The Cedar River at the Renton Library on Thursday morning, Dec. 11, 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Apply for federal flood assistance funds by June 10

Affected by the December floods? June 10 is the deadline to apply for federal assistance programs Federal Emergency…

Many public transportation options are available for those looking to avoid street traffic during the World Cup. Pictured: Crowds board the Sound Transit Link Light Rail at Star Lake station. File photo

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Road construction will be limited during World Cup to aid traffic

The Washington State Department of Transportation will be restricting and limiting work on several major construction projects during…