Black Diamond council majority holds Labor Day permit

The city’s century-old Labor Day Festival was not approved by the Black Diamond Council during the July 21 meeting. Putting the permit on hold doesn’t automatically jeopardize the festival, the organizers said, but it must be approved on the Aug, 4 meeting in order for the three-day event to go on. Read more about the Black Diamond Council here.

Graham man pleads guilty to murder of Nicole White

Last summer, Enumclaw resident Nicole White went missing and was found dead weeks later. Last week, Graham resident Jonathan Daniel Harris pleaded guilty to her assault and murder. His sentencing is in September and may be as large as 26 years. Read more about the case here.

Local Pony squad advances to West tourney, falls defeated

The Plateau Avengers baseball team is playing in Arizona in the Pony League Northwest Region tournament, having earned the title of state champions. Their time in the tourney was cut short after their second loss on Friday, dropping them out of the running. Check out the team here and game results here.

Enumclaw School Board looking for new member

The Enumclaw School District is looking for someone to join its five-member board of directors. A candidate will be chosen by the current board and will serve until the Novmeber election when the position will be on the ballot. Read more about the position and how to apply here.

Activities abound at Enumclaw’s street fair, Highland Games

Need something to do this weekend? Check out Enumclaw’s street fair all day Saturday, as well as the Scottish Highland Games at the Enumclaw Expo Center all day Saturday and Sunday. Read more about both events and what they have to offer here.