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Obit for Ken Northam

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Ken Northam

Ken Northam died Sept. 25, 2022, at the age of 78.

Enumclaw High remained undefeated last week with a home-field victory over Steilacoom. Here, Karson Holt goes high for a reception. Photo by Kevin Hanson

Sports

Enumclaw football trounces Steilacoom 56-13

White River bowled over by Patriots 63-14.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Coughing in King County | Shiers

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

John Locatelli, "The Weatherman"

Opinion

You already know so much about climate change | The Weatherman

Also, a quick explanation of how ponds and lakes chill so quickly in August.

LtE bug

Letters to the Editor

More on left vs. right and the emoluments clause

A rebuttle to conservative talking points.

Jimmy Koch

Obituaries

Jimmy Koch

Jimmy Ray Koch died July 11, 2022, at the age of 65.

Tiny logo, tiny news. Photo courtesy Ray Miller-Still

News

Briefly | Sept. 28

An update on the Allan and Joann Thomas sentencing date, vehicular homicide charges, and upcoming blood drives.

Poll

King County plans to ask voters to pass a new mental health levy, taxing the median homeowner is $121 a year to raise $1.25 billion in 10 years. Thoughts?

King County plans to ask voters to pass a new mental health levy, taxing the median homeowner is…

Blotter bug

News

Black Diamond police blotter | Sept. 11 – 18

False reports of loud kids, a man trespassed from a coffee hut, and a report of dirt bikes.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still
Halloween might just be Cole Street’s busiest event of the year; dress up and come on downtown from 4 to 6 p.m. to sate your sweet tooth.

Life

At A Glance | October 2022 events

Witches Night Out, “Fill the Boot”, haunted houses, and, of course, Trick-or-Treating on Cole Street.

Cartoon by Frank Shiers

Opinion

Inslee’s nightmare before Christmas | Shiers

Gov. Jay Inslee has announced that all remaining COVID-19 emergency proclamations and state of emergency will end by…

Carlie Hendrickson and Payton Tabert, “Simply At Home”

Opinion

Best tips for home facelifts | Simply At Home

From shutters to sprucing up your front door, there are many simple things you can do to make…

Tiny logo, tiny news. Photo courtesy Ray Miller-Still

News

Briefly | Sept. 21

Just an update on the Foothills Trail bridge construction project.