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All 7 panels of the White River Bridge were damaged, both horizontal & vertical components, when a large truck hit it on Aug. 18. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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Gov. Ferguson issues emergency proclamation on White River Bridge

This allows the state to seek federal reimbursement for bridge work currently underway.

Infographic from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office showing the number of retail crime filings through June each year since 2021. Courtesy photo.

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Prosecutor’s office: Retail crime cases increasing since 2021

This increase was attributed to the implementation of a prosecutor dedicated to working full-time on retail crime case…

Mountain View Fire and Rescue Station 98, which serves the city of Black Diamond. Photo courtesy Mountain View Fire and Rescue

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Black Diamond continues emergency services discussion

Even after a heated debate, council members could not come to agreement during their last meeting.

The White River Bridge sustained heavy damage when a truck hit all seven of its panels. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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Executive Braddock activates emergency powers after White River Bridge closure

The emergency proclamation may speed planning or construction timelines.

All photos by Vic Wright / vicwright.zenfolio.com

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Local Riley Carel takes second in tie down roping at Pro Rodeo

Here are the unofficial results from the 2025 Enumclaw Pro Rodeo.

Photo courtesy Flock Safety If the city of Enumclaw contracts with Flock Safety, eight of these automatic license plate readers will take photos of every license plate going in and out of Enumclaw on the major routes.

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Enumclaw approves Flock Safety contract | UPDATE

The Enumclaw Police Department will begin using automatic license plate reader cameras soon, though an actual timeline has…

The Washington State Department of Transportation put several options on the table for what to do with the Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge, from building a new one in its place, constructing another on a different route, or simply do nothing. Image courtesy WSDOT

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Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge planning study complete | WSDOT

A public meeting on the bridge study on possible reconstruction is scheduled for Aug. 21 in Buckley.

Riley Carel is an unusual rodeo competitor in that he doesn’t run a farm or own a ranch. Instead, he works at Babbitt Insurance. Here he is at the Longview, WA Rodeo in late July. Photo by Elaine Kimball / Elaine’s Images

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Local calf roper preps for Enumclaw Pro Rodeo, aims for NPRA finals

Riley Carel spends his weeks at his desk job, but summer weekends find him traveling around the PNW…

The White River Bridge is closed to traffic after being struck by a semi truck. The extent of the damage is unknown at this time. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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White River bridge closed after collision

A social media post falsely claims the SR 410 bridge will be closed for a year as repairs…

Courtesy Photo, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office

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King County felony juvenile diversion program is paused

This decision came after it was revealed that 53.2% of participating juveniles with low-level felonies reoffend within two…

Alphonzo Tuputala, an alum of Federal Way High School and University of Washington, works on a drill during his first day at Seahawks training camp. Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Seattle Seahawks chemistry looks to provide additional edge in 2025

Seattle’s newest signing Alphonzo Tuputala practiced with the team.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Douglas “Doc” Tait’s great-grandkids Welles and Brooklyn Crowther, and their aunt Brenna Tait Colo, enjoying the railroad track feature at the new Foothills Trail pavilion.

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Buckley cuts ribbons on new city hall, trailhead

The new city hall is now a “one stop shop” for residents, and the trailhead celebrates “the father…

Aya and Derek Tulluck with Safina at Stanford Health Care, Palo Alto, after her surgery. Courtesy Photo

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Two-year old Safina makes it through risky neurosurgery | UPDATE

The operation was a success, the road to recovery will be long. Meanwhile, friends and family are hoping…