Work has begun on clearing the Chinook and Cauyse passes on Mount Rainier. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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WSDOT starts clearing Chinook, Cayuse passes | Washington State Department of Transportation

The passes typically open before the Memorial Day weekend.

A screenshot from the video Washington State Republican Party Chair Jim Walsh posted with ballots he says were handed off to him by a concerned citizen who found them next to a dumpster in Renton. (Video screenshot via Facebook)

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WA GOP leader says he has box of ballots found next to a Renton dumpster

King County election officials want to know how a box of ballots wound up next to a dumpster…

Reid, left, and Bill Wiseman at the Mercer Island Beach Club last year. Photo courtesy of Bill Wiseman

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Artemis II commander is Mercer Islander’s younger brother

Bill Wiseman reflects on his brother Reid’s historic journey.

Enumclaw will be building a new flagpole in front of City Hall in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Included on the flagpole will be the city’s own flag, which was adopted in 2022. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw plans new flagpole for U.S.’ 250th birthday

Construction is expected to begin in May.

Black Diamond resident and Washington Virtual Academies student, Reina Kim, performed at Carnegie Hall in 2024 after taking first in an international music competition. Courtesy photo

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Black Diamond teen makes it to final round of national talent show

Reina Kim has been competing with other musical students across the country in the K12 Talent Showdown.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a photo of Ethan Nordean, circled in red, of Auburn, during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots in Washington, D.C. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ

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DOJ moves to vacate Jan. 6 conviction for Proud Boys leader from Auburn

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to erase the conviction of a prominent leader of the Proud…

Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-Auburn)

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Sen. Fortunato to visit Buckley for town hall

The senator from the 31st district is stopping by several cities April 21 - 29.

An Enumclaw Police Department drone caught the extent of the flood damage at Jewell Street on Dec. 11, 2025. Photo courtesy EPD

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SBA relief available to December flood victims | SBA

Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are now available for for business owners, nonprofits, property owners and homeowners.

Mount Si and the surrounding mountains, seen from The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, have minimal snow, March 25, 2026. The Snoqualmie Valley received multiple inches of snow 12 days prior. (Grace Gorenflo/Valley Record)

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WA under statewide drought declaration after ‘dismal’ snowpack

Residents should be prepared for a dry summer with wildfire risk.

Reuben the horse was located by deputies on April 13; where he was found was not made public. Photo courtesy KCSO

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Stolen horse from Enumclaw found ‘safe and sound’

A community effort and a fast response from deputies led to Reuben being found less than 24 hours…

Floodwater from the Snohomish River partially covers a flood water sign along Lincoln Avenue on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. File photo/Sound Publishing

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Disaster declaration for WA flooding approved

President Donald Trump has approved opening up federal funding to deal with the aftermath of historic flooding that…

The Enumclaw Senior Center building used to be a garment factory nearly 100 years ago. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw Senior Center to receive upgrades

UPDATE: Construction on the century-old building is expected to be from June through August.

The King County Transportation District is stuck in passing a 0.1% sales tax to raise revenue for the county’s Roads Services Division; Board members were debating what percentage of the pot, if any, could go toward cities during the April 4 meeting. Screenshot

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King County Transportation District members debate potential sales tex distribution

The proposed 0.1% sales tax is estimated to bring in $100 million a year for unincorporated roads, but…