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KCLS to remain closed, but offers online poetry contest, Día celebration
KCLS to remain closed, but offers online poetry...
By Ray Miller-Still • April 14, 2020 1:30 am

Despite library buildings being off-limits, the library system has many virtual programs planned for the spring. Image courtesy King County Library System

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Dentist checking patient’s teeth. Sound Publishing file photo
Dental foundation serves Medicaid patients through COVID-19
By Ray Miller-Still • April 3, 2020 7:30 am

The Arcora Foundation is also attempting to expand its urgent care database, allowing those with different insurances to use its services during the outbreak.

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Unemployment claims continue to climb
Unemployment claims continue to climb
By Ray Miller-Still • April 2, 2020 1:30 am

For the week of March 22-28, claims have reached more than 181,000.

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Enumclaw Rehab center a hotbed for coronavirus
Enumclaw Rehab center a hotbed for coronavirus
By Ray Miller-Still • March 31, 2020 7:52 pm

Ten clients and two employees have tested positive for COVID-19.

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The 2020 census form will look very similar to this sample document. Image courtesy U.S. Census Bureau
Don’t forget to take the census
By Ray Miller-Still • March 30, 2020 11:40 am

Due to the coronavirus, the deadline for responding to the census is Aug. 14, 2020.

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Fighting the coronavirus, 100 masks at a time
Fighting the coronavirus, 100 masks at a time
By Ray Miller-Still • March 30, 2020 11:20 am

In the early 1930s, Dorothy Lucille used whatever she had on hand to patch and mend her family’s clothes during…

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Property tax deadline extended to June
Property tax deadline extended to June
By Ray Miller-Still • March 30, 2020 3:00 pm

This only affects those who pay their property taxes themselves.

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KCLS closes libraries to prevent COVID-19 spread
KCLS closes libraries to prevent COVID-19 spread
By Ray Miller-Still • March 13, 2020 2:55 am

Libraries will close tonight, March 13, at 6 p.m., and are planned to reopen April 13.

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CHI opens 11 COVID-19 screening centers around Washington
CHI opens 11 COVID-19 screening centers around Washington
By Ray Miller-Still • March 11, 2020 1:30 am

Federal Way, Bonney Lake, Puyallup and Enumclaw are some of the places people can go to get tested.

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Covington holiday light show benefits Black Diamond Food Bank
Covington holiday light show benefits Black Diamond Food...
By Ray Miller-Still • December 18, 2019 10:30 am

The Very Merry Christmas House is having its light show until Jan. 3, 2020.

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Horses seized in Enumclaw after allegations of hoarding, abandonment
Horses seized in Enumclaw after allegations of hoarding,...
By Ray Miller-Still • December 12, 2019 4:12 pm

Sharon Hunter said the horses would be staying on the land for just a few weeks — but it’s alleged she more or less abandoned them there.

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Black Diamond council member identified as a ‘Three Percenter.’ What does that mean?
Black Diamond council member identified as a ‘Three...
By Ray Miller-Still • October 29, 2019 2:00 pm

Some Three Percent groups are armed militias patrolling the southern border. Others join far-right rallies with white supremacy groups. Chris Wisnoski said his organization, the Washington State Three Percent, is not affiliated with the national movement and focuses more on charitable works and community preparedness.

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Photo by Ray Miller-Still                                 The City of Black Diamond came out Aug. 22 to celebrate the official opening of the pedestrian bridge that passes over the Rock Creek on Roberts Drive. In order to make sure pedestrians and city officials could safely perform the ribbon cutting and have photos taken, the Black Diamond Police Department and Mountain View Fire and Rescue (with Black Diamond’s historical fire engine) blocked off the street for a few minutes.
To fund fire department, Black Diamond property taxes...
By Ray Miller-Still • August 30, 2019 1:30 am

Editor’s note: An unknown technical issue in the Aug. 28 edition of The Courier-Herald resulted in this story not being…

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Black Diamond Financial Director May Miller presented the 2020 budget calendar to the city council early on in the Aug. 1 meeting. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
Black Diamond council to have seven members
By Ray Miller-Still • August 9, 2019 1:30 am

The Black Diamond City Council will soon join its neighboring cities in having seven members.

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Aaron Crawford is based in Seattle, and his latest album, Hotel Bible, nit No. 24 on iTunes. Courtesy photo
Aaron Crawford headlines Ten Trails event
By Ray Miller-Still • August 7, 2019 11:00 am

There will also be a grand opening of two new model homes at the housing development site.

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Western Swing Festival hosts educational music camp for aspiring artists
Western Swing Festival hosts educational music camp for...
By Ray Miller-Still • July 27, 2019 1:30 am

It’s never too late to learn a new skill — which is why the 29th annual Western Swing Music Festival…

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This is the fourth year of the Neely Mansion Vintage Market. Image courtesy the Neely Mansion Association
Neely Mansion hosts annual Vintage Market
By Ray Miller-Still • July 24, 2019 10:00 am

Sumi-e artist Darlene Dihel will be one of the many people at the market selling art and vintage furniture and crafts.

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Few attended the June 20 Black Diamond City Council meeting, where the council passed a Transportation Improvement Plan and an amendment to its Capital Improvement Plan, among other items. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
Black Diamond approves transportation improvement plan
By Ray Miller-Still • June 27, 2019 1:30 am

The TIP is a wishlist of projects for Black Diamond, Maple Valley

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Left to right, Ken Beckman, Aaron Beckman, Grant Beckman, Howard Elliot Neely and Jane Neely Beckman. Howard was the then-93-year-old grandson of Aaron Neely, Sr., who built the house. Photo by Karen Meador
Neely Mansion celebrates its 125th
By Ray Miller-Still • June 18, 2019 9:55 am

Make sure to visit the nationally-recognized historical home on June 22.

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In a ruling from the bench, King County Superior Court Judge Janet Helson said Pat Pepper, Brian Weber, and Erika Morgan — defendants in the Open Public Meetings Act lawsuit against the city of Black Diamond — will have to pay $500 for every OPMA violation, if the judge rules there are any. Photo by Ray Still
Black Diamond back in court
By Ray Miller-Still • June 9, 2019 1:30 am

Three attorneys are suing the city and its mayor for unpaid services.

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