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Bishop Keith Marshall is the former pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in Enumclaw. Although he is now required to wear different attire for his new position, he’s said he’ll only wear the mitre headpiece if absolutely necessary.

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Local pastor elected bishop to Lutheran synod

Keith Marshall is moving from preaching at Hope Lutheran to leading more than 80 churches in the PNW.

USGS data showing where the current swarm earthquakes have been occurring at Mount Rainier. The left panel is a topical view; the right panel is looking at the east side of the mountain and shows the depth of the quakes. Image courtesy United States Geological Survey

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Mount Rainier sets new earthquake swarm record

Quakes were recorded between July 8 and Aug. 1; experts say this is normal behavior, despite this instance…

Black Diamond Council member Tamie Deady, Geoff Bowie, and John Adler.

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An exciting executive race — Meet your Black Diamond mayoral candidates

Council member Tamie Deady and residents Geoff Bowie and John Adler answer questions about city challenges, increased taxes,…

A wide shot of the amount of drugs law enforcement confiscated on May 14, 2024, during the arrest of 13 people, including Enumclaw resident Damian Pina-Raymundo. Courtesy photo

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Enumclaw resident pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking crimes

Damian Pina-Raymundo was one of 13 people accused of moving and selling large amounts of drugs in South…

Enumclaw Council member Tom Sauvageau and challenger Brodie Smith. Submitted photos

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Sauvageau, Smith vie for Enumclaw Council Pos. 5

The race is appearing on your Enumclaw primary ballot. However, without information from candidate Dixie Boush, the results…

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Nick Valison and his husky, Nanuk, who was with him when he was killed on Sept. 21.

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Ravensdale murder trial begins

Black Diamond resident Andrew Baim is accused of killing Ravensdale resident Nick Valison back in 2023.

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Two Buckley residents die in crash on SR 410

Shaina Ponce and Karim Zapana-Trupo were hit head-on by another driver on Sunday.

Mountain View Fire and Rescue currently serves the city of Black Diamond out of Station 98. Photo courtesy Mountain View Fire and Rescue

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Black Diamond council could make decision on emergency services soon

The council is expected to have an update on annexing with Mountain View Fire and Rescue or the…

Former Black Diamond Mayor Howard Botts had a hand in everything in his city, especially the Black Diamond Historical Society and the museum. Courtesy photo

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The history of Howard Botts, ‘Mr. Black Diamond’

The city’s longest-serving mayor died Monday, July 14.

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30% of local drownings happen in South King County

July, August, and September often see the most drownings of the year.

Director of Communications Jessica McCartney and Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey

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ESD’s superintendent, communications director begin year as association presidents

Two high-level Enumclaw School District employees are settling into their new roles as presidents of Washington state education…

This gate, located just outside the town of Wilkeson, now leads to the only road in and out of the Carbon Canyon for its residents. Photo courtesy Jayme Peloli

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Wilkeson council member proposes interim solution to bridge closure to stave off economic collapse

Jayme Peloli believes the Fairfax/Carbon River Bridge closure is an existential threat to her city. She’s proposing opening…

The Spiketon Bridge on the Foothills Trail closed June 2023, and was demolished last June. Photo courtesy Pierce County

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Construction on Spiketon Bridge has begun

After workers discovered unstable soil, the bridge opening has been pushed back to September.