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State Route 410 Chinook Pass is open

Chinook Pass opened to traffic at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 17. It’s safe to say drivers can make travel plans over State Route 410 this weekend.

Election filing through Thursday, one day remains

Races for the fall elections are shaping up, with four days of filing in the books. Election offices in King and Pierce counties will accept candidate filings until the end of today (Friday).

Two calls, one arrest for reckless driver | Enumclaw police reports May 8-14

Police were dispatched the afternoon of May 14 to watch for a recklessly-driven vehicle that was said to be swerving and crossing over center lines. The description of the vehicle matched that given in another report of a possible DUI case. Police located the suspect vehicle and the motorist was taken into custody and booked for driving under the influence.

Police deal with plenty of impaired drivers | Buckley police reports May 8-15

An officer was dispatched at 3:40 a.m. May 12 to locate a vehicle that had been traveling on the wrong side of the road. An officer located the vehicle which stopped in the middle of the road on Cothary Street. The officer attempted to contact the driver, who was already sleeping and drooling while behind the wheel. The driver refused to open his door and then took off, driving recklessly. He drove several miles before stopping. He was placed under arrest on several charges.

Candidates file for local office

Here are the election filings for local office through closing Wednesday, according to the King and Pierce county election departments.

Regional Animal Services now hosts Pasado's Spay Station twice a week

Low-cost spay/neuter surgeries offered every Wednesday and Friday

Chinook Pass will open one week early, beginning Friday

Washington state Department of Transportation crews have spent the past five weeks clearing snow approximately 20 feet deep from the roadway sections of the high-altitude geography.

Prosecution nears end in Sound Doctrine pastor Malcolm Fraser trial for child rape and molestation

The criminal trial for child rape and molestation of Sound Doctrine pastor Malcolm Fraser continued last week as the young woman who took allegations to Enumclaw police took the stand.

Overflow audience calls for preservation of Metro service | King County Council

The audience who came to tonight’s meeting of the Metropolitan King County Council’s Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee sent a clear message: the impact of a reduction in Metro Transit service will be felt throughout the region and should not be allowed to happen.

King County Council members disappointed by rejection obid to purchase Sacramento Kings

Metropolitan King County Council Chair Larry Gossett and Council Budget Chair Joe McDermott said today the NBA was reminded that this region is still a viable location for an NBA franchise. The National Basketball Association’s Board of Governors rejected the proposed sale and relocation of the Sacramento Kings to Seattle.