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Jerry Bowman is a curator with the Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond, WA.

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Curator Jerry Bowman speaking at Enumclaw history museum

His presentation will focus on the history of horse-drawn vehicles and the Northwest Carriage Museum’s collection.

Pictured breaking ground at the Doc Tait Pavilion is Foothills Historical Society Treasurer Jean Contreras, Buckley City Council member Ron Smith, Pierce County Council member Dave Morell, former Buckley Mayor and Foothills Rails to Trails Secretary Pat Johnson, former state Rep. Eric Robertson, former Rails to Trails Executive Shayla Miles, Rails to Trails Board member Robin Partington, and Pepper Miles. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Ground broken on Buckley’s new Doc Tait pavilion

A small crowd gathered to honor “The Father of the Foothills Trail” on March 24.

An Enumclaw Police Department vehicle outside Enumclaw Middle School after students and staff were evacuated. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw Middle School evacuated after cell phone explodes

Students are already returning to the building.

Dow Constantine. COURTESY PHOTO

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Board recommends Dow Constantine as new Sound Transit CEO

In his 16th year as King County executive and on the Sound Transit Board; pay could be $675,000…

After more than three hours of searching, first responders finally spotted the missing dog via drone several miles downriver. Photo courtesy Pierce County Sheriff’s Office

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Woman who fell into Carbon River still missing

Zuleika Witron was walking in the Carbonado area with her dog when she slipped and fell into rushing…

The Black Diamond City Council had FCS, a financial consulting company, perform a financial analysis of various fire service options back in 2020. The council has asked FCS to do another study. Image courtesy FCS

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Black Diamond again studies fire, emergency services options

The council wants to examine the costs of contracting, annexing, and even starting their own fire service.

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Enumclaw City Council agenda | March 24

Enumclaw School District Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey will give a presentation to the council on the upcoming levy…

Not only did the White River School District receive good news from the Education Recovery Scorecard, but Elk Ridge Elementary, Mountain Meadow Elementary, and Wilkeson Elementary received the 2021-2022 State Recognition for Outstanding Achievement; Glacier Middle School and Mountain Meadow Elementary received the 2022-2023 recognition. Photo courtesy White River School District

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New report shows White River math, reading proficiency bouncing back after pandemic

The Education Recovery Scorecard’s data indicates WRSD is scoring at least 100% better than the current national average.

The two roundabouts being built on SR 169 are expected to be completed in May 2026. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Roberts Drive closing March 24

The road closure is expected to last for four weeks.

Roberts Drive will be closed for about a month starting this week. Here’s how you can detour. Image courtesy the city of Black Diamond

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Roberts Drive closes to traffic for more roundabout construction

The closure is expected to last about a month.

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King County Sheriff’s Office cuts minimum staffing to Enumclaw area, revises response protocols

Budget cuts mean minimum shift staffing is being reduced from eight to seven deputies.

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WSP arrests four minors at gas station with stolen car

One 13-year old was gassing the car up while his friends were shopping inside the Texaco.

Eleven demonstrators cheered for the Forest Service and National Park Service under the enterence to Mount Rainier National Park last Saturday. All were local volunteers, and many said they hike local trails often, if not every day. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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Locals bundle up to support National Park Service, Forest Service employees

Eleven demonstrators gathered near Crystal Mountain Resort to protest recent budget cuts and job terminations that will affect…