Signs along the “east side” of the Black Diamond Open Space indicate its favored status among mountain bikers. On the “west side” the ladder bridge spans a peaceful stretch of Ravensdale Creek. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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King County adds acreage to Black Diamond Open Space

Now’s your chance to tell the county what it should do with the new 56 acres.

Ray Miller-Still

Opinion

Let gay men donate blood like the rest of us | Our Corner

Millions of people are unable to give blood because of their sexual preferences. Let’s change that.

More than 60 Pierce County health department staff and volunteers helped vaccinate 600 people at White River High School over the weekend. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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Buckley gets vaccinated; Enumclaw asks for vaccination site

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department visited Buckley on Feb. 6.

St. Elizabeth Hospital. Photo courtesy Virginia Mason Franciscan

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Virginia Mason Franciscan looking for volunteers to help with vaccine rollout

You can help out at clinics, or man a phone bank to get people scheduled for appointments.

Johanna Kraemer setting up her pop up plant shop, The Wild Fern Co., on Cole Street pre-pandemic. Courtesy photo

Business

Wild Fern Co. pops up around Enumclaw

Houseplants are selling like hotcakes this year — and a local business can help you get started.

In 2018, Buckley resident Katherine Hunter took 2nd place in the 11th and 12th grade drawing category of the annual My Own Expressions contest hosted by the Pierce County Library System. Courtesy image

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Our Own Expressions art and writing contest opens for Buckley students

Young Buckley writers and artists have an opportunity to show off their work in the annual Pierce County…

The Auburn vaccination site is drive-up only, and you need to register for an appointment. Photo courtesy the King County Executive Office

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Plateau residents can now get COVID vaccine in Auburn, Kent

COVID-19 is still spreading in Enumclaw, with little sign of abating.

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Win a vacation by shopping in Enumclaw

Spend $25 at a local business to receive a raffle ticket at the Chamber of Commerce or Country…

Devin Tompkin stands next to the compost bin he built for the Buckley Mountain View Community Garden. Courtesy photo

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Community garden coming to Buckley’s Mountain View Ave.

The garden, which is to sport many community crops and beds to rent, will open this spring.

Male police officers standing behind Do Not Cross tape

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Shot fired at house party over weekend; three arrests made

On Jan. 29, officers were called to Justice Place to reports of a loud party complaint and shots…

Fire study cover

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Black Diamond receives first fire study presentation

FCS Group looked at whether the city should continue to contract with Mountain View Fire and Rescue, annex…

Kim Smanse says many people first think the hats she makes are just for kids, but that they often change their minds after trying one on. “When you put these on, you’re going to feel funky, fun, flirty — and I’m not just saying that to sell you a hat," she said. In this picture, Smanse is selling her wares at Enumclaw's Friday Night Market. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

Business

Wacky Wearables keeps clothes out of landfills, one sweater at a time

It all started with a stained sweater and a wood elf.

A lawsuit is accusing the Rainier School of medical neglect leading to the death of a client. The facility has since denied these allegations.

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Rainier School answers lawsuit alleging wrongful death of client

Client JoHanna Pratt died November 2017 due to a pulmonary embolism.