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Cody Laing with the Maple Valley Bronco team slides into home Saturday at the Black Diamond Elementary School field in the game against Newcastle.

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Warm weather and Maple Valley Bronco baseball | Slideshow

The Maple Valley Good Chevrolet Bronco team played Newcastle at the Black Diamond Elementary School field Saturday.

Opinion

Brave souls to toss their hats in the ring | Dennis Box

Over the next few weeks we will begin seeing declarations of candidacy for political office from many brave…

Opinion

Technology the new party line | Dennis Box

The subject of telephone party lines came up at the office this week and, of course, I was…

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Open Black Diamond council seat filled

The Black Diamond City Council filled an open seat Thursday, selecting Janie Edelman from a pool of three…

Opinion

Bulgarian buttermilk the ambrosia of superheros | Dennis Box

I have been consistently receiving buttermilk abuse at the various newspaper offices I find myself at these days.

Opinion

Local coalitions, will they rise? | Dennis Box

The best part of post-election politics is watching the reforming of coalitions and groups of political thinkers. Win…

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Black Diamond City Councilman Joe May resigns

Black Diamond City Councilman Joe May resigned his seat Tuesday, Feb. 5.

Opinion

Missing the days of soothsayers | Dennis Box

What I have missed at the opening of 2013 are those who predict the future calamities of the…

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Decisions handed down on YarrowBay LUPA appeal and other issues regarding Black Diamond master planned developments

A handful of legal decisions were issued recently related to YarrowBay’s master planned developments in Black Diamond, The…

Opinion

Days in Bremerton with the newspaper boys | Editorial

I have been on the road in the hinterlands of Bremerton, Silverdale and Port Orchard for the past…

Opinion

Political game is always personal, even in Black Diamond | Editorial

The political playoffs have officially reached the homestretch and a couple of intriguing statements have jumped out at…

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Discussion continues over Toward Responsible Development’s LUPA appeal in Black Diamond

The state Court of Appeals is the next exit on the legal highway for Toward Responsible Development’s Land…

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Attorney representing Toward Responsible Development in Black Diamond requests clarification on fees for appeal

Statutory attorney fees and cost has lead to some misunderstanding in the ruling from Superior Court Judge Patrick…

Shelli Beecher-Seitzler helps her daughter

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Wings of Karen 5K Bra Dash at Lake Wilderness Park in Maple Valley | Slideshow

Wings of Karen, a breast cancer organization, held a 5K Bra Dash at Lake Wilderness Park on Sept.…

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Toward Responsible Development to appeal LUPA decision of YarrowBay master planned developments

Seattle attorney David Bricklin stated through an email that Toward Responsible Development will appeal the Superior Court ruling…

Pythian Sisters cheer on their float during the Black Diamond Labor Day Parade.

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Black Diamond Labor Day Parade | Slideshow

The Black Diamond Labor Day Parade was on display once again this year.

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Update| Superior Court Judge Patrick Oishi rules in favor of YarrowBay, denies LUPA appeal

Superior Court Judge Patrick Oishi released his ruling today in favor of YarrowBay and the city of Black…

The 'Guns and Hoses' softball game between the Maple Valley Police Department and Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety at Lake Wilderness Park Sunday

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Maple Valley ‘Guns and Hoses’ softball game at Lake Wilderness Park | Slideshow

The bat were swinging at Lake Wilderness Park in the "Guns and Hoses" softball game between the Maple…

Veterans were honored at the Maple Valley Farmers Market Aug. 18.

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Chuck Hardaway honors veterans at Maple Valley Farmers Market | Slideshow

Members of the Veterans of Foreign War were present Aug. 18 at the Maple Valley Farmers Market as…

Madden Clark

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Covington Kid’s Day | Slideshow

Kids got a chance to see a python up close at Covington Kids Day at Kohl's on Aug.…