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This map shows the voting precincts in the cities of Enumclaw and Black Diamond, plus the ones in unincorporated King County. Image courtesy King County

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Election precinct analysis: Enumclaw, Black Diamond stays red, but rejected some initiatives

While the cities mostly supported Republicans, a majority of voters voted against Initiative 2109.

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Oakpointe is currently required to build two ballfields and a tennis court off SR 169, north of the city. The company has proposed paying the city of Black Diamond a fee of $1.8 million to not build these facilities, as it does not believe this area is a good place to build these sports fields.

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Millions in park funds and a Lake Sawyer Park expansion is on Black Diamond’s table, but deadlines are looming

Oakpointe has proposed a way to greatly increase the city’s Parks department funding and make the open space…

Anthony Chilcott

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Jury deliberations conclude in Chilcott inquest

The six-person panel found Detectives George Alvarez and Josh Lerum mostly complied with King County Sheriff’s Office policies…

In this graph, you can see that the vast majority of Enumclaw School District 10th graders don’t drink — but in 2023, 13% reported drinking alcohol within the last 30 days of taking the survey. Screenshot

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How healthy are ESD youth? Surveys shows fluctuating substance use and strong protective factors

Hundreds of local students were asked questions about positive and negative interactions with substances, bullying, teachers, parents, and…

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Buckley employees picket, but contract disagreements are unclear

The city was “surprised” by the union’s actions, as a tentative agreement with leaders was recently made.

Sarah Tolbert and Cathy Dahlquist presented the Facility Oversight for Capital Utilization and Sustainability (FOCUS) Committee’s final report on Nov. 18 to the Enumclaw School District Board of Directors and a couple dozen attendees. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Community FOCUS Committee suggests new levy, bond, and combined schools

The citizen-led group spent close to a year scrutinizing what the district’s needs will be in 20 years…

This tree fell onto Cecilee Hughes' new home during the bomb cyclone. Courtesy photo

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Bomb cyclone aftermath: wrecked homes, cars, but no injuries, says EFD

Small pockets of the Plateau are still without power after a bomb cyclone hit western Washington last week.

Some photos around Enumclaw after the Nov. 19 storm. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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Bomb cyclone knocks out power to the Plateau; here’s a snapshot of the damage

The Courier-Herald is looking for residents to share their stories about how they weathered the storm.

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King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn often visits Enumclaw for large events like the King County Fair. Here he is receiving the mic from Enumclaw Mayor Jan Molinaro at the fair’s opening ceremony.

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Dunn speaks about violent crime, substance use to Enumclaw Council

The King County Councilmember visits the city every year to give a State of the County address.

A large tree fell that feel onto a Maple Valley property in 2019 after a windstorm that reached 60 mph. Submitted photo from Bethany Alvarado

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High winds expected on the Plateau Tuesday night

Experts say the storm could reach 60, even 70 mph.

These two images show different marijuana retail zoning regulations Black Diamond councilmembers could adopt and how it could affect where those retailers could operate within the city. The red area represents where retailers can operate, and the black where marijuana producers and processors could set up. The dark green are places like schools and playgrounds (mandatory 1,000 foot barrier). The light green areas are mostly open space like Lake Sawyer Park and the Black Diamond Open Space, but also playgrounds and the community center. This image demonstrates how a 100-foot buffer between retailers and anything operating in the light green areas would affect pot shops. See below for an image with a 1,000-foot barrier. Image courtesy the city of Black Diamond

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Black Diamond residents speak out against marijuana zoning

The city council is expected to vote on regulations on Nov. 21.

Anthony Chilcott

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Inquest into deputy-involved shooting of Chilcott begins Friday

Former Black Diamond resident Anthony Chilcott stole a truck in 2019, which eventually resulted in his death.

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Pictured are several Grace Point Northwest Church staff and pastors, including Pastors Skip Moody, Annie Turk, Keonna and Heath Rainwater, Craig Egbert, Eric Russell, and staff members Emily Cole and Dick person.

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Grace Point Northwest opens new building

The church continues to grow as a congregation and community service pillar.