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Kent hazardous material leak closes local business and road
A Kent business was closed down for several hours this morning, July 21, following a leak of ammonia…
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King County Council sends tax increase measure to November ballot
Facing a projected $60 million budget deficit, the Metropolitan King County Council today approved sending to the voters…
News
Math packets available for Tahoma students
Tahoma School District is providing seven weekly summer math packets for students in grades 7-12. Packets span a…
Sports
Couldabenthewhisky and Carrabelle Harbor take the 2-year-old stakes at Emerald Downs | Horse Racing
Couldabenthewhisky romped in the $30,000 Strong Ruler Stakes for 2-year-old colts and geldings and first-time starter Carrabelle Harbor…
Sports
Koala Beach and Posse Power set for rematch in Seattle Slew Handicap | Horse Racing
The top four finishers from last month’s Pepsi-Cola Handicap, Koala Beach, Posse Power, Newfound Man and Silk Street,…
Letters to the Editor
Black Diamond cannot support population increase from YarrowBay developments | Letter
As part of the urban growth plan, Black Diamond only needs to increase by 1,900 residences by the…
News
‘Seasons of the Northwest’ Covington quilt show July 23
The Covington Quilters will host the 13th annual quilt show, "Seasons of the Northwest", which is a Seafair…
Sports
Chickasaw park returns to winner’s circle at Emerald Downs | Horse Racing
Chickasaw Park was back in familiar territory Friday evening at Emerald Downs. That would be the winner’s circle,…
Letters to the Editor
Time for Rep. Geoff Simpson to retire from public life | Letter
Last week Rep. (Geoff) Simpson was charged by the Seattle Attorney's office with a gross misdemeanor involving domestic…
Business
The fifth annual Work It Out Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon and Children’s Triathlon July 24
The fifth annual Work It Out Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon and Children's Triathlon will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday, July…
Letters to the Editor
Slow, incremental and phased growth will ensure balanced and healthy growth in Black Diamond | Letter
I am writing to share my thoughts about the YarrowBay MPDs (master planned developments). I write from the…
News
Deadline for King County voter registration Monday, July 19
King County residents must be registered to vote by Monday, July 19 in order to vote in the…
Sports
Runaway speed runs off with Emerald Downs feature | Horse Racing
Runaway Speed took the early lead and never looked back en route to a 9 ¾-length victory Thursday…
News
Damaged window, suspended license and marijuana | Black Diamond Police Blotter
July 7 MARIJUANA: During a traffic stop for an extensively damaged windshield, it was determined the driver had…
Sports
Lads ready for stakes action in Strong Ruler at Emerald Downs | Horse Racing
The 2-year-olds kick into high gear Sunday with a pair of stake races at Emerald Downs. In race…
Life
Citizens of the year recognized in Covington | Slide Show
The Covington City Council recognized the efforts of two citizens to the community. The council recognized Jean Young…
News
Teenage girl receives obscene photos on cell phone | Police Blotter – Maple Valley and Covington
OBSCENE PICTURE MESSAGES: 23500 block of Southeast 242nd Place. A 14-year-old girl received photos of an unknown male's…
News
Herbicide treatment planned for Lake Wilderness
Lake Wilderness will be treated with the aquatic herbicide Aquathol (active ingredient dipotassium salt of endothall) and Reward…
Letters to the Editor
Black Diamond City Council should consider the benefits of master planned developments | Letter
After reading the June 29th article, “Black Diamond MPD Closed Record Hearings face challenging beginning” I couldn’t help…
News
Family Forest Owner Field Day comes to Ravensdale July 31
The Western Washington Family Forest Owners Field Day will be in King County for the first time this…