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Here you can see where the bridge's support beam is bending in two directions. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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Carbon River Fairfax bridge buckling, closed indefinitely

The 494-foot-long bridge is the only way to get to Mount Rainier National Park from SR 165.

Unofficial election night results. Screenshot

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ESD levy loses support on day three of vote counting | April 24 update

More than 54% of the nearly 7,000 votes so far counted have rejected what’s been called a “critical…

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Enumclaw Mayor Jan Molinaro giving his seventh State of the City speech on April 7.

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Enumclaw mayor celebrates 2024 achievements while criticizing the county, state

The annual State of the City address had a different tone this year.

Bill Ramos.

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Sen. Bill Ramos of WA District 5 dead at 69

King County Councilmember Sarah Perry announced her husband’s passing Saturday.

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Man drowns in Black Diamond lake

First responders believe the man suffered from a medical emergency while swimming.

The stairs to Paradise. Photo courtesy National Park Service

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Mount Rainier seeks public input on proposed Paradise wastewater and treatment plant project

The Paradise wastewater collection system and treatment plant were constructed in the 1960s.

Here’s how your property taxes are distributed through the county and state. Image courtesy King County

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First half of 2025 property taxes due April 30 | King County

Seniors, don’t forget to check if you are exempt.

Make sure you vote by April 22. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Election is just days away — don’t forget to vote on these two measures

Enumclaw and Black Diamond are voting on a school levy and continuing a King County fingerprint program.

The Carbon River Fairfax Bridge was built in 1921 and is almost 500 feet long. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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Carbon River Fairfax Bridge closed; SR 165 access to Mount Rainier cut off

The emergency closure came April 14 after new deterioration was discovered.

A house in Issaquah was damaged by fallen trees during November’s bomb cyclone. (Courtesy of King County Councilmember Sarah Perry’s office)

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FEMA denies funds to WA for damage caused by 2024 ‘bomb cyclone’

Gov. Bob Ferguson says federal funds are needed to address $34 million in damage caused by the storm,…

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Volunteers with the Enumclaw Plateau Community Association working near Boise Creek.

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EPCA, other Plateau organizations receive Alan M. Painter grants

The grants are awarded to groups that work to enhance their community through engagement and education.

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

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SAVE Act could disenfranchise millions of voters

Congressman reports law could cost Washingtonians over $361 million just to register to vote.

Three auto theft juvenile suspects attempted to hide from officers on a roof last August. However, the Enumclaw Police Department’s thermal-imaging drones were able to spot them.

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EPD credits year-old drone program with drop in car thefts

The drones have been deployed more than 70 times this last year, for everything from examining traffic incidents…