About 75 White River High students participated in the nation-wide “Free America” walkout on Jan. 20; the organizer was Sofia Gomez, pictured here in a green sweatshirt, fifth from the front of the group. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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WRHS students participate in national walkout

The nation-wide event encouraged people to participate in democracy and register to vote.

Although Mount Rainier National Park is no longer requiring reservations to visit Paradise and Sunrise, it announced that the National Park Service will continue monitoring congestion and parking conditions. Photo courtesy Visit Rainier

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Mount Rainier no longer to require timed reservations

The program, implemented in 2024, aimed to spread out traffic and foot congestion as annual visitor numbers exceeded…

This Wilson Glacier waterfall falls into into the lower portion of the Nisqually Glacier. Photo courtesy National Park Service

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Bodies of missing hikers found

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Image courtesy Enumclaw School District

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ESD reschedules levy information event

A meeting will be held in-person and virtually on Monday, Jan. 26.

The Enumlcaw School District offices. Photo courtesy ESD

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ESD signs contracts to design, build new Ten Trails elementary

The $65 million project is being funded through a land sale to Oakpointe and a loan from the…

This Wilson Glacier waterfall falls into into the lower portion of the Nisqually Glacier. Photo courtesy National Park Service

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Hikers missing on Mount Rainier

The hikers, identified as Ben and Jiri on social media, were reported missing on Jan . 17.

Enumclaw School District voters can drop their ballots off at the Enumclaw or Black Diamond library, and Pierce County residents have drop boxes in Buckley, South Prairie, and Wilkeson. File photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Ballots with ESD, WRSD levy measures to arrive in mail this week

Both districts are running a renewed Educational Programs Operations levy, which comprises of 16% of each’s general budget.

Gov. Bob Ferguson delivers his State of the State address on Jan. 13, 2026 in the House chamber at the Washington state Capitol. Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard

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What WA Gov. Bob Ferguson said, and left unsaid, in his State of the State address

The speech drew a more positive reaction from fellow Democrats than last year’s inaugural address. He touched on…

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Woman who allegedly caused fatal 2024 fatal wreck dies

Michelle Oster was accused of killing Kim and Bette Nordberg, and severely injuring two others, when she attempted…

Enumclaw City Prosecutor Will Gunderson presenting defendant Robert Chevrette with a police report before handing it to Sgt. Rich Tison, who was currently testifying. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Is fighting the system worth the effort? Enumclaw holds first jury trial in 16 years

Convinced of his innocence, Robert Chevrette declined a plea deal, and instead convinced a jury to acquit him…

Willow was rescued by the Enumclaw Fire Department and the Washington State Animal Response Team after she fell into a hole under a partially-collapased bridge. Photo courtesy Washington State Animal rescue Team

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Animal Response Team, EFD rescue local horse

Willow, an 800-pound mare, fell into a hole underneath a partially-collapsed bridge.

The Enumclaw School District accepted Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey’s resignation during a special meeting on Jan. 12. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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ESD Superintendent Dr. Carey suddenly resigns

UPDATE: Board Director Cochran posts on social media that the resignation “was a mutual decision to part ways.”

Volunteers triaged cats after the seizure to help determine what sort of aid and treatment the animals needed. Photo courtesy Buckley Police Department

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126 cats placed a day after Buckley seizure

But work continues as various organizations continue to care for sick and injured animals.