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A quick look at how each proposal could re-shape the SR 165/Fairfax Bridge corridor, from replacing the 103 year-old bridge to creating meandering new roads past the structure. Image courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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Here are the options WSDOT is exploring to potentially re-open SR 165 and the Fairfax/Carbon River bridge

There are numerous options, from “do nothing” to creating miles-long new routes to circumvent the closed bridge.

Washington’s pickleball license plate. Screenshot courtesy of Seattle Metro Pickleball Association

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More specialty license plates on the way in WA

Up to six new options will arrive this fall.

Enumclaw Police Department Corrections Officer Jessie Holman, Police Chief Tim Floyd, City Administrator Chris Searcy, and Mayor Jan Molinaro cutting the ribbon for the upgraded Enumclaw jail. You can see a video of the tour at the end of this article. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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EPD cuts ribbon on jail improvements

Improvements to the booking area allow officers more room to work and other safety and quality-of-life improvements to…

"Wolf Land." Photo courtesy of SIFF.

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SIFF reviews: “Wolf Lands” and “Suburban Fury”

From Washington gray wolves to the woman who tried to assassinate a U.S. President, these Washington docs are…

Enumclaw Fire Department Chief Ben Hayman speaking to the board of commissioners during the May 21 meeting. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Regional Fire Authority declines to contract with Enumclaw Fire Dept

A May 28 meeting will focus on how the department will move forward financially and operationally.

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill. File photo

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King County looks for trash solutions as landfill fills up

Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, which is the only active landfill in King County, is set to close in…

A rendering of the SR18 diverging diamond interchange upon completion. Photo courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation

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SR18 closure at I-90 rescheduled to start May 29

Both directions of traffic will be closed around the clock until June 4.

Belinda Kelly and Venise Cunningham recently published their first book, "Drink your Garden." Courtesy photo

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How do you make a cocktail special? Grow it yourself

The Simple Goodness Sisters want you to drink with intention.

Photo courtesy of Federal Way Discount Guns

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Washingtonians will need state permit to buy guns under new law

The requirement will go beyond the state’s existing background checks.

”Monarch City.” Photo courtesy of SIFF

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SIFF reviews: “Monarch City” and “BLKNWS: Terms Conditions”

51st Seattle International Film Festival includes films with a Northwest connection.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON Enumclaw High’s Lila Schmidt is greeted by teammates after crushing a game-ending home run during a May 15 district victory over Heritage High. The win, at the Regional Athletic Complex in Lacey, was the Hornets’ first step toward earning a berth in this week’s Class 3A state fastpitch tournament.

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Enumclaw fastball, baseball head to state

Track athletes will also find out whether they’re traveling to state after this week’s districts competition.

The Black Diamond City Council may soon propose to its residents being annexed into the Mountain View Fire and Rescue fire district. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Will Black Diamond ask residents to annex into MVFR fire district? Decision expected early July

The city is waiting for an answer from Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority before moving forward in the…

The Enumclaw Police Department has over 30 police, communications, and corrections officers to serve the citizens of Enumclaw. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Police Department

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Enumclaw in the top 20 safest cities in Washington

An increase in car thefts may have bumped the city down the list from last year.