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The outside of Henry M. Jackson High School on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 in Mill Creek, Washington.

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Washington reforms that could tackle teacher sexual abuse

WA was the first to enact “Don’t Pass the Trash” legislation two decades ago.

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Chinook, Cayuse passes open as scheduled

The May 22 opening day is the earliest in nine years.

A bag of items from the front lines of the Ukraine War, including a Russian drone. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Federal Way officials help Ukrainian woman visit mother before her death

When Iryna Kornychuk learned that her mother had cancer and didn’t have much time, she wasn’t sure if…

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A reported DUI crash in 2024 along State Route 900 in Renton.

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Deaths on Washington roads drop again

In an encouraging sign for road safety, traffic deaths in Washington fell significantly for the second year in…

A Power of Produce participant trades his tokens to the Hayton Farms stall for some delicious berries. Every market day, kids ages 2 to 18 can receive $4 in tokens to be used to buy fresh produce. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw Plateau Farmer’s Market opening day just around the corner

Year after year, the market breaks records, and even placed third in the annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration…

The Enumclaw Senior Center building used to be a garment factory nearly 100 years ago. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw Senior Center services to pause during temporary move to VFW Hall.

The move is scheduled for June 2 - 5. After, all services will resume until construction at the…

The Green River bridge was built in 1932. It’s also called the Kummer Bridge and the Dan Evans Bridge. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Green River bridge down to one lane tomorrow

The May 19 work is part of a routine state inspection.

A mock-up of the soon-to-be Buckley pump track. Image courtesy Johansen Construction

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Buckley pump track construction begins; nonprofit seeks finishing funds

If everything goes as planned, the track could be open in June.

King County shooting victims visual. Courtesy of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.

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Quarter one King County fatal shooting victims in single digits

For the first time since 2017, fatal shooting victims for quarter one of the year were in the…

Dr. Mark Wenzel spoke at a public forum on May 14. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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ESD selects Dr. Wenzel as new superintendent

Dr. Mark Wenzel answered public questions about how he’ll integrate himself into the Enumclaw community, improve relationships between…

Auburn Police Department vehicle. Courtesy photo

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Auburn officer arrested for immoral communication with a minor accusation

The officer was arrested by Pierce County Sheriff’s Office detectives in coordination with the Auburn Police Department.

A rock lands near the seal. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Hawaii

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Covington man faces charge for throwing rock at Hawaiian monk seal

A 38-year-old Covington man faces a federal criminal complaint charge for allegedly harassing and attempting to harass an…

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Pierce County burn ban begins June 1 to reduce wildfire risk | Pierce County

The Stage 1 burn ban prohibits land clearing fires and burning yard debris in unincorporated areas.