From left to right: King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, ‘Rue’, the Nigerian Dwarf Goat owned by Sydney Ball; ‘Oklahoma’, the Hampshire/Suffolk Cross Lamb owned by Scarlett Cockerham; and ‘Honey Bun’, a Sicilian Buttercup Chicken owned by Vivian Cockerham. Courtesy photo

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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,…

Cancer Cartel founders Shelly Tinney-Miller, Kerry Solmonsen, and Katy Tinney. Submitted photo

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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.

A state GOP leader drafted a 2026 ballot measure imposing new rules that critics warn will deter some residents from registering and kick some voters off the rolls. Photo by Laurel Demkovich/Washington State Standard

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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…

Director of Communications Jessica McCartney and Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey

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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…

This gate, located just outside the town of Wilkeson, now leads to the only road in and out of the Carbon Canyon for its residents. Photo courtesy Jayme Peloli

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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…

St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Courtesy photo

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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 —…

The Spiketon Bridge on the Foothills Trail closed June 2023, and was demolished last June. Photo courtesy Pierce County

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Construction on Spiketon Bridge has begun

After workers discovered unstable soil, the bridge opening has been pushed back to September.

Some transportation improvement projects the city of Enumclaw has started this year was working on sidewalks and ADA accessibility on the Cole Street and Marshall Avenue intersection. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Street improvements, overlays and new sidewalks planned in Enumclaw

There’s myriad transportation projects planned for the next six years.

Sara Stratton presented news about the Rainier Foothills Wellness Center's student counseling program on June 23. Screenshot

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RFWF school counselor program update: “Most successful year yet”

According to Executive Director Sara Stratton, “They’ve seen students, for the first time ever, have hope for their…

Tiny logo, tiny news. Photo courtesy Ray Miller-Still

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Four trial updates.

This map shows where the city of Buckley is looking to improve roads and pedestrian amenities. However, the city needs to find funds first for most of its projects. Image courtesy the city of Buckley

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Buckley crosses fingers for grant funds to improve local traffic

There are numerous projects the city wants to tackle in the next six years.

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Buckley resident pleads guilty to sexual assault of a child

Lawrence Lee Rawdon’s sentencing is scheduled for September.

King County Correctional Facility is located at 500 5th Ave., Seattle. File photo

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King County jail audit finds issues in behavioral health services

Addressing the issues could reduce the risk of reoffending.