Left: A work zone speed camera. Right: A traffic sign identifying a photo-enforced speed zone. Photo courtesy WSDOT

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Speed camera fines to increase in work zones beginning July 1 | WSDOT

Infraction penalties have risen from $0 to $125; second and subsequent penalties remain at $248.

Seattle’s World Cup game between the USA and Australia on June 19 in Seattle drew record-number ridership to Sound Transit’s Link light rail. COURTESY PHOTO, Sound Transit

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Light rail draws record crowds for America’s World Cup match

Link light rail drew approximately 280,000 riders when the United States and Australia met in the World Cup…

E-bikes are pedal-assisted vehicles, while e-motorcycles rely exclusively on an electric motor to run. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Police Department

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Enumclaw considering banning e-motorcycles from sidewalks, parks

The ordinance is designed to compliment new state rules and definitions about e-motorcycles.

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Construction on SR 165 culvert starts today

Travelers can expect lane reductions and one-way alternating traffic through July.

Solar panels in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Rebates, discounts available as PSE rates increase

Report shows Washington state in last place for renewable energy

The Enumclaw School District administration buildings. Photo courtesy ESD

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ESD to break ground on new school June 26

Evergreen Elementary is the product of a unique relationship between the district and a developer.

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Buckley man charged with assault, discharging his firearm in RV park

Kristopher Michael Kusack allegedly put his gun against a victim’s head before firing two shots elsewhere.

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King County announces June 22 burn ban, reminds fireworks illegal in unincorporated areas

Editor’s note: The following is a press release from the King County Department of Local Services.

Reuben the horse was located by deputies on April 9, less than 24 hours after he was allegedly stolen. Photo courtesy KCSO

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Suspect in Enumclaw horse theft charged

Jenee Amber Westberg, a former employee of the farm, allegedly stole Reuben on April 9.

11th grade student at Franklin High School, Sam Pederson-Spaulding, speaks at the State of the County address in Federal Way. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror.

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Collaboration is key strategy for new King County Executive

From flood responses to a new baby to regional challenges and a tight budget, King County Executive Girmay…

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The detour will lead cars through downtown Issaquah.

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Major summer road closure for Renton, Issaquah drivers

The road will close in both directions through Aug. 23.

The Washington state Capitol on Feb. 6, 2026. (Photo by Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard)

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These new Washington state laws took effect June 11

Over 200 new Washington state laws took effect June 11.

King County Transportation District board members met May 27 to discuss amendments to a proposed 0.1% sales tax. Screenshot

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King County Transportation District approves new sales tax in close vote

The 0.1% tax will fund the county’s Roads and Services Division and sends tens of thousands, if not…