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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.

Seattle Stadium before kick off between Belgium and Egypt. Ben Ray / The Reporter

Sports

Seattle shines bright as World Cup kicks off

Belgium and Egypt played the first of six games in Seattle and set the tone for tournament.

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…

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Man arrested after shots fired at local RV park

The yet-to-be identified man was arrested on suspicion of assault, discharging a firearm, and felony harassment.

Former Wilkeson Mayor Jayme Peloli

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Wilkeson Mayor Peloli resigns

Instead of being mayor, she will now serve as a Government Relations Consultant for Wilkeson and continue her…

The Washington State Park specialty license plate helps fund state park programming. Image courtesy of Washington State Parks.

Northwest

Support WA State Parks with specialty license plates

Funds from these plates, which depict a waterfall and a mountain range, help go towards park programming.

An unnamed tributary to Ginder Creek runs under SR 169 near Black Diamond through two culverts that are too small and shallow for fish to successfully navigate. Photo courtesy WSDOT

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WSDOT to share SR 169 fish culvert replacement details | UPDATE

Two major projects on the highway will improve fish habitat in the area, but will also heavily affect…

Enumclaw City Council chambers. File photo

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Enumclaw council passes six-year Transportation Improvement Plan

Projects include improving ADA on sidewalks, safer foot access to the Foothills Trail, and flashing stop signs at…

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Several rangers and VIPs preparing to load Ranger Robin Pendery for the flight to a Denali National Park basecamp on March 23.

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Local mountaineering guide dies after fall on McKinley

Robin Pendery was an accomplished climber, having summitted numerous mountains and glaciers - some multiples of times.

Council member Reagan Dunn presenting the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service award to Maj. Linse Savino’s parents, Darren and Omayra Linse. Contributed photo

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Dunn awards posthumous MLK Jr. service award to downed Covington pilot

Major Ariana G. Linse Savino was one of six U.S. airmen killed when their aircraft crashed during Iran…

Contributed photo A closeup of a Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day rider at Box Canyon during a 2023 RAMROD event.

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GETMAD replaces annual Mount Rainier cyclist ride

The new route will take bikers to Mowich Lake, which hasn’t been accessible to the public for more…

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 nears finalizing new sales tax

Board members agree cities should receive a portion of the $100 million in expected revenue, but are now…

Byron Kibler Elementary recently had its roof replaced, after years of leak complaints. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District

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ESD received grants to reimburse for roof work, improve cyber security

More than $377,000 was used to reimburse ESD after work on Byron Kibler; another $271,000 will be used…