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This image shared by WSDOT Senior Aviation Planner Rob Hodgman shows the challenges that come with trying to put a major airport in Southeast King County (circled in yellow). It intersects with the SeaTac airspace (showed in gray) and butts up against the Cascade Range, putting it an an awkward position to receive or send out flights.

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Untangling the dilemma of Washington’s new airport search

While the state Department of Transportation is still examining whether Enumclaw would make for a good site, one…

A suspected drunk driver allegedly collided with several vehicles Saturday afternoon on U.S. 2 near Chain Lake Road in Monroe. (Monroe Police Department)

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Effort begins to lower the legal limit for driving drunk

Washington could join Utah with toughest standard in the nation. Change concerns wine and hospitality industries.

A rendering of what the Foothills Trail Bridge will look like when complete spring or summer 2024. Image courtesy King County

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County Executives Constantine, Dammeier to host Foothills Trail Bridge groundbreaking

The ceremony begins at 3 p.m. on the Buckley side of the river.

The Enumclaw School District has a higher immunization rate for mumps, measles, and rubella than King County or the state. Image courtesy Seattle & King County Public Health

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Insights from immunization rates across King County | Public Health Insider

Check out how Enumclaw School District’s immunization rates fare against other districts, or the county.

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Housing costs, homelessness among top issues in WA, survey says

Statewide, a majority of respondents to Department of Commerce survey agree that rent prices are too high and…

The Enumclaw School District has uploaded project highlights on their bond webpage at https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/page/bond-2023.

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Want to learn more about Enumclaw School District’s bond? Final chats are here

The chance to vote on the Enumclaw School District’s $253 million bond measure is less than a month…

Edith Claver, 60, lived in Des Moines when she went missing from Renton on Nov. 27, 2009. Photo courtesy of National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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While many were found, work remains to protect Indigenous people

There are 23 missing Indigenous people across King County.

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Drug traffickers prison sentence; missing Indigenous people | King County Local Dive

A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

Gov. Jay Inslee enters the House chambers before beginning the 2023 State of the State. Courtesy photo

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State of the State: Inslee pushes for $4 billion housing bond

Calls for an assault weapons ban and the constitutional protection of abortion rights drew cheers from Democrats, silence…

A rendering of what the Foothills Trail Bridge could look like from the sky. Image courtesy King County

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Foothills Trail Bridge groundbreaking Jan. 18

The bridge is expected to be completed by spring or summer 2024.

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Square up with The Spinners in Buckley

Square dancing lessons will begin Jan. 31, and last for 14 weeks.

File photo.

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Proposal would exempt Washington’s news outlets from B&O tax

Legislation cited as necessary save jobs and protect a critical community service.

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

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Briefly | Jan. 11

One correction for the Cascade Foothills Chorale’s rehearsal end date.