The Spiketon Creek Bridge is a temporary structure that was installed in 2019 after the original 83-year-old bridge closed due to pier settlement. Photo courtesy WSDOT

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Spiketon Bridge to close May 4-6

Crews will be repairing the temporary structure, as funding for a permanent bridge remains elusive.

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I-405 closures April 27-May 2

I-405 will see nightly closures this week as construction on the express toll lanes continues.

Neon signs from massage businesses in Federal Way. Photo by Joshua Solorzano/The Mirror

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Federal Way responds to massage businesses selling sex

The city is considering an ordinance to curb prostitution at dozens of establishments.

King County completed a culvert replacement on the Newaukum Creek on SE 432nd St. outside the city of Enumclaw back in 2024. Photo courtesy King County

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King County receives FEMA funds for Enumclaw culvert replacement

Nearly $930,000 will go toward the design of the project.

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Enumclaw crime reports continue to dip

After a huge drop in reports recorded in 2024, 2025 continued the trend with 4% fewer crimes reported.

Enumclaw’s Boise Creek Six Plex is most often used for high school and recreational baseball and softball, but also plays host to the city’s annual Easter egg hunt. Photo courtesy Enumclaw

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Enumclaw to seek grant to light baseball fields

Unanticipated costs have elected officials turning to the RCO for additional funds.

The Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority is a unique fire department, and provides emergency services to cities like Maple Valleu, Covington, Kent, Tukwila, and more. Photo courtesy PSRFA

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Black Diamond fire district annexation vote set for Aug. 4

Being annexed into the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority district increases taxes and fees.

John Wilson, King County Assessor. Photo provided by King County

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King County Council demands assessor resign over stalking charges

The King County Council is calling for the resignation of King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson after he…

Free the Green is just one group of people cleaning up the Boise Creek banks by ripping out invasive species of plants and putting in native ones. The group is planning a May 16 “Creekside Community Gathering” at the Foothills Trail trailhead, but is also involved in a Prairie Appreciation Day (May 9, Glacial Heritage Preserve), Lake Kapowsin Days (May 30, Kale Kapowsin Boat Launch) and a Nature Festival (June 6, Flaming Geyser State Park). To learn more, head to freethegreen.org. Contributed photo

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Meet local conservationists at Creekside Community Gathering

The May 16 event is all about connecting with nature lovers and restoring the Boise Creek as a…

King County Elections Director Julie Wise. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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King County Elections reviews election mail found in Renton

King County Elections Director Julie Wise called a social media post by the Washington State Republican Party leader…

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Dept. of Justice is investigating University of Washington

The Trump administration is investigating the University of Washington over concerns about its handling of antisemitism in light…

The new diverging diamond interchange on State Route 18 in Snoqualmie. Photo courtesy of WSDOT

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SR 18 closures coming as I-90 interchange project nears completion

After many years, the interchange improvement at State Route 18 and Interstate 90 is coming to a close,…

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Southbound I-405 closes this weekend near Renton

All lanes of southbound I-405 will be closed this weekend near Renton.