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Demographics of crime victims in King County from the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. Courtesy photo.

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King Co. 2024 crime stats show more women victims

County prosecutor supports more funding for crime victims.

Chinook and Cayuse Pass through Mount Rainier National Park are expected to open May 23. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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Chinook, Cayuse Pass expected to open May 23

The opening date is right on time for the Memorial Day goal.

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New pickleball facility set to open in Auburn this summer

A 43,959 foot building is set to become Rally Pickleball Club.

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EPD investigating attempted kidnapping

The incident happened near Byron Kibler Elementary.

Councilmembers Tamie Deady (Black Diamond) and Anthony Wright (Enumclaw), plus Buckley Chamber of Commerce President Carolyn Harding, are running unopposed to be the mayors of their cities. Courtesy photos / Getty Images/iStockphoto

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Plateau to get mayoral shake-up | Correction

Two candidates for Black Diamond’s mayor position were not mentioned in the previous article.

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Renton, Bellevue among cities of possible measles exposure

For those possibly exposed to measles between April 30 and May 3, the most likely time to become…

A speed limiter device, like this one, will be required for repeat speeding offenders under a Washington law signed on May 12, 2025. The law doesn’t take effect until 2029. (Photo by Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard)

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WA to rein in fast drivers with speed limiters

The new law is named after four people killed in a crash last year near Renton: Boyd Buster…

This photo, looking west toward the Port of Tacoma, shows where the new SR 167 expressway weaves its way between industrial warehouses. Running through the center of the photograph is 8th Street East. This is part of the SR 167 Completion Project, and now involves installing signs on SR 167 and SR 410. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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SR 167, SR 410 sections reduced to single lanes this week

The restrictions are limited to evenings.

Contributed photo One of the athletes to keep an eye on in the postseason is White River High junior Trista Turgeon, who recently broke her school’s hurdles record and is ranked 1st in state for the 3A hurdles.

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WRHS, EHS Hornets well represented in spring postseason sports

EHS was seeded No. 2 in district softball and No. 3 in baseball.

Valley Medical Center in Renton. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.

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Loss of fundings leads to Valley Medical clinic closures

Renton Landing Urgent Care is already closed but clinics and inpatient hospital units in Renton, Kent and Covington…

Sixty percent of voters in the precincts around Enumclaw voted against the Enumclaw School District levy — a difference of about 700 votes — while “no” voters in the city limits only had about 100 more votes than supporters. Image courtesy King County

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Precinct election analysis: Rural Enumclaw’s lack of ESD levy support may have sunk the measure

Additionally, the election showcases the Ten Trails neighborhood’s voting bloc power with its support of the two levy…

Photo courtesy of Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC)

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County seeks information for animal cruelty case near Auburn

Three dogs were found off of Green Valley Highway with swollen muzzles, indicating abuse.

Image courtesy Flock Safety Have you seen these cameras on local highways, like at the edges of the City of Black Diamond? They’re automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) that take photos of your plates.

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Should Enumclaw embrace automatic license plate readers?

Police Chief Tim Floyd says Enumclaw is behind King County in criminal surveillance; two elected officials say this…