The Courier-Herald

09/05/2025

This could mean that the bridge may not open to a single lane by the end of the month, but could also speed up a construction timeline for a full opening.

This would mean that the bridge may not open to a single lane by the end of the month, but could also speed up a construction timeline for a full opening.

09/03/2025

We're considering making this a series of sorts — so if you've got a unique story about how your life, or others' lives in your community, has been disrupted by the bridge closure and how you're coping, please message us or email at [email protected].

And if you want to see more of these sorts of articles, give us a

I talked to about a dozen people on the Foothills Trail about how the bridge closure is affecting them. Here are a few stories that stood out.

08/29/2025

Jerome Whitmore claimed he was trying to summon police because he was being chased by a gang.

08/28/2025

King County Metro route 915 is making temporary stops at Mud Mountain Dam SE top pick up people using the Foothills Trail to get around the bridge closure. Here are the schedules for Aug. 29, Sept. 2-3, and Sept. 4 onward.

The bus is also stopping at Enumclaw Middle School, where there is free parking.

Safe travels!

(Link to story here: https://www.courierherald.com/news/route-915-making-special-trips-to-foothills-trailhead-for-bridge-commuters/)

08/28/2025

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

08/27/2025

This allows the state to seek federal reimbursement for bridge work currently underway.

08/26/2025

Even after a heated debate, council members could not come to agreement during their last meeting.

08/25/2025

The emergency proclamation may speed planning or construction timelines.

08/23/2025

It’s likely the Enumclaw Police Department could begin using automatic license plate reader cameras in the near future.

08/20/2025

Good afternoon readers! You still have time to nominate your favorite businesses for the Plateau's annual "Best Of" contest. Head to www.courierherald.com/contests to get yours on the list today!

Nominations end Aug. 27; The top five nominees in each category move on to the voting round.

Voting on the businesses will be open from September 17 - October 8.

Good luck!

08/19/2025

See you at the rodeo, Riley!

Riley Carel spends his weeks at his desk job, but summer weekends find him traveling around the PNW to dozens of competitions.

08/18/2025

Hello readers! If you're seeing particular image about the White River bridge being closed for a year or more, IT IS NOT ACCURATE. WSDOT has made no damage, repair, or timeline determinations at this time (Aug. 18). Is it unclear who wrote this article, except that it wasn't us. If you do know where this originated, please let us know! For updates about the closure, go to www.courierherald.com — we'll be following this very closely.