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King County is hoping its new ballot drop boxes

With the 2016 general election on the horizon, King County is hoping its new ballot drop boxes –…

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410 crash leaves one dead, four injured

An early-morning crash east of Enumclaw left one young person dead and four others hospitalized.

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Bring your dog to Lake Wilderness for Tails ‘n’ Trails

Lake Wilderness Park will be going to the dogs the morning of Oct. 8.

Crews are working on the foundation of the elementary school. The day school ended construction workers began demolishing the old school to make way for the new building. DENNIS BOX

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Black Diamond Elementary rising up

The start of a school year is always an exciting and interesting time, with students returning to classrooms,…

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Expo Center sees jump in revenue, notes need for physical renovations | Regional News

There's much to like about the current status of the Enumclaw Expo Center, but there also are concerns…

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King County’s fair funding will help for next two years

As the King County Fair was preparing to launch its four-day run two weeks ago, good news arrived…

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Campgrounds filling up quickly | Life Outdoors

There’s something hypnotic about a campfire. The snap-crackle-pop of seasoned wood, the unmistakable smell of wafting smoke and…

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Candidate filing for fall election ends Friday

For those looking to toss their hats into the political ring, time is running short

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Public input sought on school improvements | Black Diamond

Somewhere in excess of $80 million would be needed to make significant improvements to Enumclaw High School and…

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Decorated Enumclaw High wrestling coach retires after 37 years

Enumclaw High wrestling coach Lee Reichert knew it was time to call it a career after 37 years…

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Boundaries bring hope from tragedy | Black Diamond

Out of tragedy, Linda Tarter is sharing words of hope. After her son, who had battled mental illness,…

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State budget the talk of the town in Olympia

The sickly state budget dominated discussions when Washington journalists trekked to Olympia to hear from legislators and the…

Opinion

The twist and turns in the 31st Legislative District | Kevin Hanson

A political season could not possibly take more twists and turns than the one playing out in the…

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Task force a prime resource for murder investigation in Black Diamond

The Major Crimes Task Force, a coalition of law enforcement officers from King County’s smaller communities, exists to…

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The rivalry between the Huskies and Cougs lives on | Kevin Hanson

Walking along a busy street in Seattle’s University District, a young passerby asked if I hunt ducks from…

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Rep. Chris Hurst to run as ‘Independent Democrat’

Not at all happy with the way things have been playing out lately in Olympia, local legislator Christopher…

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SLIDE SHOW: Black Diamond candidate forum draws out differences on issues

About 50 citizens turned out Monday night to hear from those hoping to shape Black Diamond government for…

Candidates for Black Diamond political offices met in a forum Oct. 6. Mayor Howard Botts

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SLIDE SHOW: Black Diamond candidate forum draws out differences on issues

About 50 citizens turned out Monday night to hear from those hoping to shape Black Diamond government for…

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King County Council District No. 9 race draws three contenders

The King County Council District No. 9 race has drawn three contenders, incumbent Reagan Dunn, Mark Green and…

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SLIDE SHOW: Green River Gorge Bridge opens to traffic after being closed for repairs for nearly eight months

After months of detouring through the Green Valley countryside, motorists against can travel a direct route between Enumclaw…