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Black Diamond council hires lawyer to investigate mayor

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Black Diamond council hires lawyer to investigate mayor

After spending nine months playing defense against an Open Public Meetings Act lawsuit, the Black Diamond City Council…

Volunteer firefighter resigns following social media comments inquiry

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Volunteer firefighter resigns following social media comments inquiry

Fire chief suspends man over allegations of racists statements, resigns the next day

Black Diamond recall exceeds signatures needed

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Black Diamond recall exceeds signatures needed

The Black Diamond recall attempt against Councilwoman Pat Pepper continues to roll along after the state Supreme Court…

Black Diamond residents want recall measure on Councilwoman Pat Pepper

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Black Diamond residents want recall measure on Councilwoman Pat Pepper

After a bout of court moves, Black Diamond residents are once again collecting signatures to put a recall…

Count Us In study shines light on homeless lives

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Count Us In study shines light on homeless lives

Program gives comprehensive data on the number of homeless people and more information on causes.

Arbitration between Black Diamond, Oakpointe rejected

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Arbitration between Black Diamond, Oakpointe rejected

Arbitrator rules questions were “premature”

Judge approves Black Diamond recall petition

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Judge approves Black Diamond recall petition

The King County Superior Court has approved a recall petition against Black Diamond Councilwoman Pat Pepper

Pat Pepper, Brian Weber and Erika Morgan (not pictured) passed a resolution at the May 2 council meeting that bars the city from moving forward with Oakpointe’s attempt at arbitration over a breach of a development agreement. David Linehan, the city’s attorney, said he will move forward in the arbitration proceedings until he received clarification about the resolution. Photo by Ray Still

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Oakpointe seeks arbitration with Black Diamond

The developer alleges the council majority – Pat Pepper, Erika Morgan and Brian Weber – have violated the…

Black Diamond residents file recall vote charges

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Black Diamond residents file recall vote charges

Black Diamond residents have tossed around the idea to file a recall vote for two councilmembers

Better late than never, right?

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Better late than never, right?

Better late than never, right?

Judge clarifies ruling in OPMA case

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Judge clarifies ruling in OPMA case

The King County Superior Court recently clarified its most recent ruling in the OPMA case

New ruling in Black Diamond

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New ruling in Black Diamond

Judge rules on OPMA case

Black Diamond City Council approves 2017 budget

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Black Diamond City Council approves 2017 budget

Black Diamond residents are probably sighing in relief

Black Diamond OPMA lawsuit moves along

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Black Diamond OPMA lawsuit moves along

King County Superior Court Judge is considering whether or not to grant council members preliminary injunction and order…

City of Black Diamond can hire attorney

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City of Black Diamond can hire attorney

The Open Public Meeting Act lawsuit against the city of Black Diamond has started moving forward

Sometimes an answer is very simple

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Sometimes an answer is very simple

Gag on, gag off. Gag on, gag off.

Buzzfeed clearly made wrong call

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Buzzfeed clearly made wrong call

The bad apple spoils the bunch

Black Diamond violates water acts

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Black Diamond violates water acts

City now at ristk of state and federal fines, third party lawsuits

Black Diamond passes stopgap budget

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Black Diamond passes stopgap budget

The city – now funded through March 2017 – will continue budget discussions through the new year.

Many Black Diamond residents broke out into applause after the city council passed an emergency ordinance for the 2017 budget. Photo by Ray Still

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Black Diamond passes emergency budget

Black Diamond residents can rest easy knowing that their city will not shut down in January.