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The Carbon River Fairfax Bridge closed indefinitely on April 22 to all traffic, vehicle or otherwise, after experts found it is starting to buckle. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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Public invited to SR 165 Carbon River Bridge in-person open houses

WSDOT’s two events are on June 2 at the Carbonado School and June 11 at Wilkeson Elementary.

The Enumclaw Police Department has over 30 police, communications, and corrections officers to serve the citizens of Enumclaw. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Police Department

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Enumclaw in the top 20 safest cities in Washington

An increase in car thefts may have bumped the city down the list from last year.

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This year, you only need reservations to visit the Sunrise/White River corridor of Mount Rainier National Park.

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Reservation program returns to Mount Rainier, with some changes

Because of construction near Paradise, you only need reservations to visit Sunrise this year.

You need a Discover Pass to day pass to access state parks most of the time, but keep your eyes open for free days like New Year’s on Jan. 1, Free Fishing Weekends on June 7 and 8, and Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

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Annual Discover Pass cost set to increase in October | WA State Parks

The cost will go from $30 to $45.

Chinook and Cayuse Pass through Mount Rainier National Park are expected to open May 23. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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Chinook, Cayuse Pass expected to open May 23

The opening date is right on time for the Memorial Day goal.

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EPD investigating attempted kidnapping

The incident happened near Byron Kibler Elementary.

Councilmembers Tamie Deady (Black Diamond) and Anthony Wright (Enumclaw), plus Buckley Chamber of Commerce President Carolyn Harding, are running unopposed to be the mayors of their cities. Courtesy photos / Getty Images/iStockphoto

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Plateau to get mayoral shake-up | Correction

Two candidates for Black Diamond’s mayor position were not mentioned in the previous article.

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Renton, Bellevue among cities of possible measles exposure

For those possibly exposed to measles between April 30 and May 3, the most likely time to become…

A speed limiter device, like this one, will be required for repeat speeding offenders under a Washington law signed on May 12, 2025. The law doesn’t take effect until 2029. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

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WA to rein in fast drivers with speed limiters

The new law is named after four people killed in a crash last year near Renton: Boyd Buster…

This photo, looking west toward the Port of Tacoma, shows where the new SR 167 expressway weaves its way between industrial warehouses. Running through the center of the photograph is 8th Street East. This is part of the SR 167 Completion Project, and now involves installing signs on SR 167 and SR 410. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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SR 167, SR 410 sections reduced to single lanes this week

The restrictions are limited to evenings.

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From left to right: Back Row: Ariann Blakely, Asher Johnson, Juliet Gwerder, Cody Seldal, Liam Isbell, Easton Pierce Middle Row: Lukas Hartjoy, Owen Dacey, Elijah Harris, Austin Martin, Maddie Cooper, Addison Spencer, Dana Shamblin, James Bigness, Ayden Mahan, Nicole Frazier Front Row: Colby soimis, Penny Ivy, Riley McArthur, Marley Speece, Maiya Picinich, Riyan McGee, Owen Suhoversnik, Lucy Kilcup, Elissa Patten, Taylor Martin, Aiden Werner, Dylan Talton.

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Enumclaw FFA brings home myriad honors from junior livestock show

The students showcased their animals at the Northwest Junior Livestock Show at the Puyallup Spring Fair in April.

Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Loss of fundings leads to Valley Medical clinic closures

Renton Landing Urgent Care is already closed but clinics and inpatient hospital units in Renton, Kent and Covington…

Sixty percent of voters in the precincts around Enumclaw voted against the Enumclaw School District levy — a difference of about 700 votes — while “no” voters in the city limits only had about 100 more votes than supporters. Image courtesy King County

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Precinct election analysis: Rural Enumclaw’s lack of ESD levy support may have sunk the measure

Additionally, the election showcases the Ten Trails neighborhood’s voting bloc power with its support of the two levy…