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Tree code controversy addressed by city of Black Diamond

A simmering controversy concerning 113 trees cut down on YarrowBay property in Black Diamond has been brewing for…

Seafair clowns entertained the crowd at the Covington Day parade Saturday.

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City celebrates at Covington Days | Slide Show

The Covington Days celebration featured a parade, City Council challenge, live music, food and fun for all Friday,…

Mayor Rebbeca Olness performs the ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday at Miners Day in Black Diamond along with King County Councilman Reagan Dunn and City Council members Kristine Hanson

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Miners Day celebration in Black Diamond | Slide Show by Ron Olness

A large gathering enjoyed the Black Diamond Miners Day celebration Saturday. The acitivities included a ribbon cutting ceremony…

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Troubled times ahead for state Rep. Geoff Simpson

State Rep. Geoff Simpson is facing a high-wall of legal problems in his personal life as he attempts…

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Black Diamond man sentenced to prison in death of his mother

A Black Diamond resident, Christoper Wise, who was convicted of second degree manslaughter in the death of his…

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Testimony supports Valley Medical emergency department in Covington town center

Imagine a town center in Covington. What should be there and how should it look? The city’s downtown…

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Maple Valley City Council approves Summit Park master plan

Ball fields took a step forward Monday at the Maple Valley City Council meeting, but not unanimously. The…

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Troubled times ahead for state Rep. Geoff Simpson

State Rep. Geoff Simpson is facing a high-wall of legal problems in his personal life as he attempts…

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Pottery, flowers, mascot naming contest winner and music at the Maple Valley Farmers Market | Slide Show

Donna Stoufer presented her pottery at the Maple Valley Farmers Market Saturday. All of Stoufer's pieces are unique…

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State Rep. Geoff Simpson charged with gross misdemeanor assault by Seattle City Attorney

The Seattle City Attorney's office filed charges against State Rep. Geoff Simpson, D-Covington today, July 8, for gross…

Shannon Gradwohl pets her month-old miniature colt

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Happy Mountain Farm welcomes Starfire | Slide Show

The Happy Mountain Miniature Cattle Farm in Covington has a new addition to the family, but this time…

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Fire commissioners lay off Deputy Chief Larry Rude | Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety

The drumbeat of hard economic times continued to roll as Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety announced Deputy…

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State Rep. Geoff Simpson charged with gross misdemeanor assault by Seattle City Attorney

The Seattle City Attorney's office filed charges against State Rep. Geoff Simpson, D-Covington today, July 8, for gross…

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YarrowBay closing in on Cascadia partnership

YarrowBay is on the edge of becoming the managing partner of the largest master planned development in the…

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Covington town center vision draws hope and dissent

The Covington City Council will soon be considering zoning for the downtown area, and one property owner is…

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Black Diamond city attorney answers questions concerning Waste Action Project intent to sue letter

Chris Bacha, Black Diamond city attorney, addressed questions concerning a letter sent from Richard Smith representing Waste Action…

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Testimony underlines concern with Black Diamond developments The Villages and Lawson Hills | Week Two

The second week of hearings for two master planned developments began Monday, June 28, in Black Diamond with…

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Enumclaw teen seriously injured in rollover accident on Auburn-Black Diamond

An 18-year-old teenage male from Enumclaw was seriously injured in single-car rollover accident in the 19200 block of…

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Maple Valley teens help man drowning in Shadow Lake

Carly Overhauser and Dean Kayler, Tahoma High sophomores, decided to spend a summer afternoon at Shadow Lake June…

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Traffic impact fees set by Covington City Council

Traffic impact fees have been a hot topic in cities during these rough economic days as municipalities try…