After more than three hours of searching, first responders finally spotted the missing dog via drone several miles downriver. Photo courtesy Pierce County Sheriff’s Office

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Woman who fell into Carbon River still missing

Zuleika Witron was walking in the Carbonado area with her dog when she slipped and fell into rushing…

The Black Diamond City Council had FCS, a financial consulting company, perform a financial analysis of various fire service options back in 2020. The council has asked FCS to do another study. Image courtesy FCS

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Black Diamond again studies fire, emergency services options

The council wants to examine the costs of contracting, annexing, and even starting their own fire service.

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Enumclaw City Council agenda | March 24

Enumclaw School District Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey will give a presentation to the council on the upcoming levy…

Not only did the White River School District receive good news from the Education Recovery Scorecard, but Elk Ridge Elementary, Mountain Meadow Elementary, and Wilkeson Elementary received the 2021-2022 State Recognition for Outstanding Achievement; Glacier Middle School and Mountain Meadow Elementary received the 2022-2023 recognition. Photo courtesy White River School District

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New report shows White River math, reading proficiency bouncing back after pandemic

The Education Recovery Scorecard’s data indicates WRSD is scoring at least 100% better than the current national average.

The two roundabouts being built on SR 169 are expected to be completed in May 2026. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Roberts Drive closing March 24

The road closure is expected to last for four weeks.

Roberts Drive will be closed for about a month starting this week. Here’s how you can detour. Image courtesy the city of Black Diamond

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Roberts Drive closes to traffic for more roundabout construction

The closure is expected to last about a month.

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King County Sheriff’s Office cuts minimum staffing to Enumclaw area, revises response protocols

Budget cuts mean minimum shift staffing is being reduced from eight to seven deputies.

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WSP arrests four minors at gas station with stolen car

One 13-year old was gassing the car up while his friends were shopping inside the Texaco.

Eleven demonstrators cheered for the Forest Service and National Park Service under the enterence to Mount Rainier National Park last Saturday. All were local volunteers, and many said they hike local trails often, if not every day. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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Locals bundle up to support National Park Service, Forest Service employees

Eleven demonstrators gathered near Crystal Mountain Resort to protest recent budget cuts and job terminations that will affect…

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Shots in Greenwater lead to police chase, spike strip in Enumclaw

Three were arrested for obstruction on March 13.

Enumclaw School District’s Westwood, Southwood, and Byron Kibler elementary schools, as well as the Birth to Five Center, all took part in a recent food drive. This year, the kids collected nearly 2,800 pounds of food. Pictured are (left to right) students Charlotte Twehus, Ellis Greene, Paisley Stafford, Reese Lawson, and Kasey Roberts.

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POM food bank customers, donations increased in 2024

Moving the food bank to its own location has helped the nonprofit grow.

Water flows across SR 410 as machinery from the Department of Transportation works to clear water off road during a 2006 flood. Photo courtesy National Park Service

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Mount Rainier seeks input on SR 410 flooding and erosion risk reduction project | National Park Service

A virtual public meeting is scheduled for March 19 at 4:30 p.m.

Paul Fisher and the Board at a FOCUS Committee meeting November 2024

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ESD Board member party to Title IX complaint against the state

Board member Paul Fisher submitted a personal declaration with the complaint, saying he “will not and can not…