Contributed photo A closeup of a Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day rider at Box Canyon during a 2023 RAMROD event.

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GETMAD replaces annual Mount Rainier cyclist ride

The new route will take bikers to Mowich Lake, which hasn’t been accessible to the public for more…

Baby Cooper Hughes. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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2026 Dairy Baby: Cooper Hughes

The King-Pierce Co. Dairy Women have honored the first June baby for decades.

King County Transportation District board members met May 27 to discuss amendments to a proposed 0.1% sales tax. Screenshot

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King County Transportation District nears finalizing new sales tax

Board members agree cities should receive a portion of the $100 million in expected revenue, but are now…

Byron Kibler Elementary recently had its roof replaced, after years of leak complaints. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District

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ESD received grants to reimburse for roof work, improve cyber security

More than $377,000 was used to reimburse ESD after work on Byron Kibler; another $271,000 will be used…

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

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Final 2 victims recovered from site of southwest WA mill implosion

The two remaining victims who went missing after a chemical tank implosion in Longview, Washington earlier this week…

A man places his ballot into the drop box outside Federal Way City Hall. Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Homeland Security retreats on plan to get data on mail-in voters

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is walking back, for now, a plan to sweep up data on…

Image courtesy Washington State Patrol

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‘Surviving Summer’ campaign begins this month | WSP

June to early September is the most dangerous stretch of the year on Washington highways.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still
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…

Photo courtesy King County
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…