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    Articles by Ray Miller-Still
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Here are the five places the Washington State Department of Transportation plans to attach temporary bracers to the White River Bridge.
    WSDOT begins work on opening White River Bridge
    By Ray Miller-Still • September 4, 2025 9:05 am

    A comprehensive account of the White River Bridge saga, from closure to emergency proclamations and a new bus service.

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    It takes Brent Okita and his fellow climbers about 12 hours hours to ascend Mount Rainier from Camp Muir. Now at the top, they've got about 10 more hours to go to reach the bottom. Photo courtesy Brent Okita
    Local climber celebrates 600th Mount Rainier summit
    By Ray Miller-Still • August 21, 2025 1:55 pm

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

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    Special Olympics athletes high-five each other after a swim relay race at the 2025 Spring Games at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. The aquatic center is among recreational facilities and parks across the region that would receive upgrades with the passage of the King County Parks Levy on the Aug. 5 primary ballot. (File photo)
    King County seeks renewal for parks levy in...
    By Ray Miller-Still • July 19, 2025 7:00 am

    Levy would fund multiple projects in South King County. Primary election is Aug. 5.

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    Boy dead, mother arrested after fatal late night...
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 28, 2025 3:51 pm

    King County deputies say the woman hit a ditch on 416th Street, causing the car to go airborne and roll.

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    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
    Locals bundle up to support National Park Service,...
    By Ray Miller-Still • March 20, 2025 3:00 pm

    Eleven demonstrators gathered near Crystal Mountain Resort to protest recent budget cuts and job terminations that will affect Mount Rainier National Park, local trails, and campsites.

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    Kelsey Hall has been growing dahlias since 2018; her farm now sells more than 4,000 flowers a year, and grows up to 200 different varieties. Photo courtesy Kelsey Hall
    Local farm’s fame blooms in light of a...
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 8, 2024 10:45 am

    “Daffodahlia” caught the attention of Martha Stewart.

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    Whooping cough: Infants, mothers, seniors urged to get...
    By Ray Miller-Still • July 16, 2024 4:00 pm

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    Jeff Kindle has been studying possible UFO activity around Mt. Rainier. Photo by Ray Miller-Still/Sound Publishing
    Mount Rainier holds many mysteries. Are some of...
    By Ray Miller-Still • June 6, 2024 4:30 pm

    Seven thousand, two hundred and thirty — that’s how many total UFO sightings (or, what’s now being called Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) — in Washington state, according to NASA.

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    A screenshot of King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn speaking about a proposed amendment for the proposed $20 minimum wage ordinance. (Screenshot)
    King County approves $20.29 minimum wage for unincorporated...
    By Ray Miller-Still • May 14, 2024 4:20 pm

    Councilmember Reagan Dunn and more than a dozen business owners argued tips and health care expenses should be a part of the new wage. The council passed the ordinance without the amendment.

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    Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-31). Courtesy photo
    Fortunato announces Secretary of State run
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 15, 2024 3:45 pm

    The District 31 senator wants to test Washington’s voting registration system for weaknesses.

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    Rep. Kim Schrier (D-8) held a press conference with local dairy farmer Leann Krainick and Alan Huttema, interim CEO at Darigold. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Krainick Dairy, Rep. Schrier stump for whole fat,...
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 3, 2024 1:30 pm

    Leann Krainick, a local dairy farmer, recently voiced support for the District 8 Congresswoman’s bill.

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    Separate timed entry reservations are required for the Paradise Corridor on the south side of the park and the Sunrise Corridor in the northeast corner of the park off of SR410. Graphic courtesy National Park Service
    And what name should we put you under?...
    By Ray Miller-Still • January 19, 2024 2:10 pm

    Be on the lookout for reservation releases this spring for trips in May through September.

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    King County Agricultural commissioner lays out farming changes
    By Ray Miller-Still • January 4, 2024 11:13 am

    County has been working at helping more “first generation” farmers get started, especially immigrants and people of color.

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    Image courtesy King County Library System
    KCLS releases best books list of 2023
    By Ray Miller-Still • December 19, 2023 9:00 am

    Librarians are always reading — here’s their top picks for this year.

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    Should voters use unofficial ballot drop boxes?
    By Ray Miller-Still • November 2, 2023 2:55 pm

    King County does not recommend utilizing third-parties when it comes to ballots and elections.

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    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and King County Council member Reagan Dunn.
    Dunn signs on with Ron DeSantis’ Washington campaign...
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 27, 2023 8:00 am

    Dunn says there is little risk to his status as a popular moderate conservative in deep-blue King County, but partnering with the Florida governor means compromising on LGBGTQ rights, abortion access, and public health.

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Joni the wolverine leading her triplets through a monitoring station outside Mount Rainier National Park. The station snags DNA samples from the wolverines for testing and takes photos for the Cascades Carnivore Project.
    Mount Rainier’s Joni the wolverine has triplets
    By Ray Miller-Still • July 15, 2023 11:40 am

    It’s highly unusual for wolverines to have back-to-back litters like Joni does, which means Mount Rainier is a great habitat

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    Check Out Washington’s Adventure packs come with a Discover Pass educational materials, pocket guides, and a pair of binoculars. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks
    “Check Out Washington” with more Adventure Packs this...
    By Ray Miller-Still • July 5, 2023 12:15 pm

    You can borrow a free Discover Pass, educational materials about state parks, and a pair of binoculars with your KCLS library card

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    Image courtesy King County
    Third annual substance use disorder conference announced
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 14, 2023 9:50 am

    The conference, organized by King County Councilman Reagan Dunn, will be held May 11.

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    The Green River Bridge separating Enumclaw and Black Diamond, also known as the Kummer Bridge, was built in 1933 as a way to connect the two cities. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Green River Bridge closed this weekend
    By Ray Miller-Still • April 11, 2023 10:40 am

    It’s a planned repair of the extension joint, which necessitates a full closure.

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    An Axon body-worn police camera; not necessarily the cameras King County Sheriff’s Office will use. Photo courtesy Axon
    Rep. Schrier secures $2 million for King County...
    By Ray Miller-Still • December 28, 2022 12:11 pm

    The money will be split between expanding the office’s Crisis Response Team and deploying body cameras.

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    King County’s Proposition No. 1, which aimed to lift a conservation levy to its fill 6.25 cents, is currently passing with 67.60% of the vote.
    Elections: King County’s charter amendment, Prop No. 1...
    By Ray Miller-Still • November 8, 2022 8:10 pm

    Voters decide on conservation levy and changing election years.

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    The newly-renamed Kiya Lake, located on Mt. Rainier’s Wonderland Trail. Photo courtesy of Rich Border
    Government renames lake on Mount Rainier
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 15, 2022 5:00 am

    The newly-renamed Kiya Lake means “Grandmother” in the language of the Puyallup Tribe.

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