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The coming Adventure Van Expo at the Enumclaw Expo Center bills itself as a “perfect space to hang out with other van owners and connect with the van life community.”

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Adventure Van Expo rolls into Enumclaw

The consumer expo features custom van builds, a DIY contest, camping, live music, and more Sept. 6 -…

The White River Bridge is hoped to be open by mid- to late-September. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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WSDOT hopes to open White River bridge as single lane by late September

The department says it’s too unsafe to open both lanes, similar to the Green River Bridge situation.

The Enumclaw 7-11 was set on fire on Aug. 24 by a man who locked himself in the building. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Man arrested after setting fire to local 7-Eleven

As of Aug. 27, no charges have been filed.

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.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still
The city of Black Diamond’s Labor Days event shouldn’t be missed. Here are some photos from last year’s field games.

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At A Glance community calendar | September 2025

Black Diamond’s Labor Days is this weekend, and Maris Farms’ Sunflower Days are on weekends.

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.

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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…

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…

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…

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Savannah Hopper and her attorney Naresh Rajan during her sentencing hearing.

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Auburn woman sentenced for crash that killed her 12-year-old child

The Enumclaw crash, where the vehicle traveled almost 700 feet, left her child dead at the scene.

Sunrise at the summit of Mount Rainier is a spectacle only the fittest, bravest, and lucky climbers will experience. Photo courtesy Brent Okita

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Local celebrates 600th Mount Rainier summit

Ascension guide Brent Okita has many achievements, but considers the people he climbs with the real treasure of…

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‘Advanced corrosion’ closes Green River/Kummer Bridge

The bridge was closed Aug. 4, but it’s expected to open as a single lane today, Aug. 6.