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The history of Howard Botts, ‘Mr. Black Diamond’
The city’s longest-serving mayor died Monday, July 14.
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Cedar River asphalt plant near Renton will no longer be built
Lakeside Industries drops plan for a controversial asphalt plant on SR 169.
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WA State Parks says budget cuts won’t undermine visitor access or services this summer
Don’t forget — Discover Pass prices will rise from $30 to $45 on Oct. 1.
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30% of local drownings happen in South King County
July, August, and September often see the most drownings of the year.
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King County approves request for to restore sheriff staffing
The council approved an $845,000 supplemental budget at the request of Council members Dunn and Perry.
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Dunn crowns lamb at ‘King Critter’ at King County Fair | Reagan Dunn
Scarlett Cockerham and her Hampshire/Suffolk Cross lamb Oklahoma beat out Rue, the Nigerian Dwarf Goat and, Honey Bun,…
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Cancer Cartel to host fashion-fueled fundraiser before big move | Cancer Cartel
The local nonprofit will be moving with American Heritage into the Courier-Herald building.
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This measure would make WA residents prove they are citizens when they register to vote
A state GOP leader drafted a 2026 ballot measure imposing new rules that critics warn will deter some…
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ESD’s superintendent, communications director begin year as association presidents
Two high-level Enumclaw School District employees are settling into their new roles as presidents of Washington state education…
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Wilkeson council member proposes interim solution to bridge closure to stave off economic collapse
Jayme Peloli believes the Fairfax/Carbon River Bridge closure is an existential threat to her city. She’s proposing opening…
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Medicaid cuts projected to heavily impact, strain local hospitals
84 hospitals across the state — including those in Renton, Federal Way, Auburn, Snoqualmie, Enumclaw and more —…
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Construction on Spiketon Bridge has begun
After workers discovered unstable soil, the bridge opening has been pushed back to September.
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Street improvements, overlays and new sidewalks planned in Enumclaw
There’s myriad transportation projects planned for the next six years.