New Toll Rates in Effect on SR 509 Expressway in SeaTac, Good To Go Pass Holders Pay Lower Fees
The new toll on State Route 509 Expressway in SeaTac ranges from $1.20 to $2.40 for vehicles with a Good To Go! pass. Non-account holders will receive a bill plus a $2 fee. Revenue supports road maintenance and future construction.
Columbia and Snake Rivers' Northern Pikeminnow Fishing Season Extended, Promising Anglers Extra Cash Rewards
The 2025 Northern Pikeminnow Sport-Reward Fishery season end date has been extended to October 12th to allow anglers to continue catching pikeminnows, which helps protect juvenile salmon and steelhead.
White River High School Collaborates with Pierce County First Responders for Community Video Project
White River High School students, led by Mrs. Turgeon, produced a video with a local deputy, highlighting the Foothills community's spirit, which received praise from the Pierce County Sheriff's Department.
Sammamish Sets Ambitious Environmental Goals; Engages Community for a Greener Future
Sammamish focuses on sustainability, with a goal to reduce greenhouse gases by 50% by 2030 and 96% by 2050, fostering community engagement with initiatives like the 'Sustainable Sammamish Guide' and Energy Smart Eastside program.
Members of Mexico-Linked Drug Ring Sentenced in Seattle, 81 Kilograms of Meth and 49 Kilograms of Fentanyl Pills Seized
Two members of a drug trafficking group linked to Mexico were sentenced to prison in Seattle; one got five years and the other 20 months, with seizures of drugs and weapons mentioned.












