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Pictured breaking ground at the Doc Tait Pavilion is Foothills Historical Society Treasurer Jean Contreras, Buckley City Council member Ron Smith, Pierce County Council member Dave Morell, former Buckley Mayor and Foothills Rails to Trails Secretary Pat Johnson, former state Rep. Eric Robertson, former Rails to Trails Executive Shayla Miles, Rails to Trails Board member Robin Partington, and Pepper Miles. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Ground broken on Buckley’s new Doc Tait pavilion

A small crowd gathered to honor “The Father of the Foothills Trail” on March 24.

An Enumclaw Police Department vehicle outside Enumclaw Middle School after students and staff were evacuated. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw Middle School evacuated after cell phone explodes

Students are already returning to the building.

Sumo Dog’s The Godzilla was the favorite of the day at the Menu Preview Day. Photo by Ben Ray/Sound Publishing

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Hall of Fame-worthy ballpark eats at T-Mobile Park in 2025

The Mariners Menu Preview Day brought local cuisine and legendary baseball dedications to the 2025 season, with opening…

Dow Constantine. COURTESY PHOTO

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Board recommends Dow Constantine as new Sound Transit CEO

In his 16th year as King County executive and on the Sound Transit Board; pay could be $675,000…

After more than three hours of searching, first responders finally spotted the missing dog via drone several miles downriver. Photo courtesy Pierce County Sheriff’s Office

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Woman who fell into Carbon River still missing

Zuleika Witron was walking in the Carbonado area with her dog when she slipped and fell into rushing…

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Fingerprint ID levy to go before King County voters in April special election

The levy would authorize an additional property tax for seven years, beginning in 2026.

The Black Diamond City Council had FCS, a financial consulting company, perform a financial analysis of various fire service options back in 2020. The council has asked FCS to do another study. Image courtesy FCS

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Black Diamond again studies fire, emergency services options

The council wants to examine the costs of contracting, annexing, and even starting their own fire service.

Not only did the White River School District receive good news from the Education Recovery Scorecard, but Elk Ridge Elementary, Mountain Meadow Elementary, and Wilkeson Elementary received the 2021-2022 State Recognition for Outstanding Achievement; Glacier Middle School and Mountain Meadow Elementary received the 2022-2023 recognition. Photo courtesy White River School District

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New report shows White River math, reading proficiency bouncing back after pandemic

The Education Recovery Scorecard’s data indicates WRSD is scoring at least 100% better than the current national average.

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King County Sheriff’s Office cuts minimum staffing to Enumclaw area, revises response protocols

Budget cuts mean minimum shift staffing is being reduced from eight to seven deputies.

Eleven demonstrators cheered for the Forest Service and National Park Service under the enterence to Mount Rainier National Park last Saturday. All were local volunteers, and many said they hike local trails often, if not every day. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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Locals bundle up to support National Park Service, Forest Service employees

Eleven demonstrators gathered near Crystal Mountain Resort to protest recent budget cuts and job terminations that will affect…

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Shots in Greenwater lead to police chase, spike strip in Enumclaw

Three were arrested for obstruction on March 13.

Enumclaw School District’s Westwood, Southwood, and Byron Kibler elementary schools, as well as the Birth to Five Center, all took part in a recent food drive. This year, the kids collected nearly 2,800 pounds of food. Pictured are (left to right) students Charlotte Twehus, Ellis Greene, Paisley Stafford, Reese Lawson, and Kasey Roberts.

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POM food bank customers, donations increased in 2024

Moving the food bank to its own location has helped the nonprofit grow.

Paul Fisher and the Board at a FOCUS Committee meeting November 2024

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ESD Board member party to Title IX complaint against the state

Board member Paul Fisher submitted a personal declaration with the complaint, saying he “will not and can not…