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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…

Photo by Ray Miller-Still You may have noticed The Courier-Herald sign was taken down in the past year since the building was built. Many of the letters have gone home with former staff members who worked at the paper for years.

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Courier-Herald downtown office closing

The newspaper will continue to print - it’s just that I’ll be working at home for the time…

Photo courtesy King County King County installed netting over the Boise bridge prevents birds from nesting ahead of construction.

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Boise Creek bridge closes today for six months

The 70-year-old structure has outlived its useful life, and pieces are rusting or rotting.

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What does it cost to attend the World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup may end up being one of the most expensive in history for fans…

Elk Ridge Elementary. Photo courtesy White River School District

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WRSD elementary teacher on leave after allegations of inappropriate conduct with minor

The teacher allegedly kissed a student near the lips. However, the Buckley Police Department determined no crime was…

Photo courtesy American Veteran’s Traveling Tribute Pictured are the outdoor America’s Freedom Tribute panels from American Veteran’s Traveling Tribute, providing the names of the men and women who died over a century of wars and battles. The panels at the Wilkeson display will be smaller, indoor panels.

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Traveling Vietnam War, Cost of Freedom tributes to arrive in Wilkeson

The displays, open June 11 - 14, will also include tributes to the victims of 9/11 and nearly…

Free the Green is just one group of people cleaning up the Boise Creek banks by ripping out invasive species of plants and putting in native ones. The group is planning a May 30 “Creekside Community Gathering” at the Foothills Trail trailhead, but is also involved in a Prairie Appreciation Day (May 9, Glacial Heritage Preserve), Lake Kapowsin Days (May 30, Kale Kapowsin Boat Launch) and a Nature Festival (June 6, Flaming Geyser State Park). To learn more, head to freethegreen.org. Contributed photo

Life

Creekside Community Gathering changed to May 30

The event is all about connecting with nature lovers and restoring the Boise Creek as a community.

Screenshot More Enumclaw School District tenth graders are reporting higher levels of hope, which coincides with interest in their classes, higher grades, and the belief that they can get help with their schooling, if they need it.

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Survey shows fewer ESD tenth graders “at risk” of problematic internet use, more with higher levels of hope for future

Nearly 200 students participated in the biennial Healthy Youth Survey last year, giving experts a glimpse into local…

The Cedar River at the Renton Library on Thursday morning, Dec. 11, 2025. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Apply for federal flood assistance funds by June 10

Affected by the December floods? June 10 is the deadline to apply for federal assistance programs Federal Emergency…

Many public transportation options are available for those looking to avoid street traffic during the World Cup. Pictured: Crowds board the Sound Transit Link Light Rail at Star Lake station. File photo

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Road construction will be limited during World Cup to aid traffic

The Washington State Department of Transportation will be restricting and limiting work on several major construction projects during…

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Chinook, Cayuse passes open as scheduled

The May 22 opening day is the earliest in nine years.

A Power of Produce participant trades his tokens to the Hayton Farms stall for some delicious berries. Every market day, kids ages 2 to 18 can receive $4 in tokens to be used to buy fresh produce. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw Plateau Farmer’s Market opening day just around the corner

Year after year, the market breaks records, and even placed third in the annual America’s Farmers Market Celebration…

The Marine Memorial near Round Pass, which is accessible by hiking or biking. Photo courtesy of National Park Service.

Northwest

Memorial Day at Mt. Rainier: ‘The Flight Has Ended, They Are Now In Thy Keeping’

This Memorial Day weekend, consider making a trip to the southeast side of Mt. Rainier National Park, where,…