The Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority is a unique fire department, and provides emergency services to cities like Maple Valleu, Covington, Kent, Tukwila, and more. Photo courtesy PSRFA

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Black Diamond fire district annexation vote set for Aug. 4

Being annexed into the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority district increases taxes and fees.

John Wilson, King County Assessor. Photo provided by King County

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King County Council demands assessor resign over stalking charges

The King County Council is calling for the resignation of King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson after he…

Free the Green is just one group of people cleaning up the Boise Creek banks by ripping out invasive species of plants and putting in native ones. The group is planning a May 16 “Creekside Community Gathering” at the Foothills Trail trailhead, but is also involved in a Prairie Appreciation Day (May 9, Glacial Heritage Preserve), Lake Kapowsin Days (May 30, Kale Kapowsin Boat Launch) and a Nature Festival (June 6, Flaming Geyser State Park). To learn more, head to freethegreen.org. Contributed photo

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Meet local conservationists at Creekside Community Gathering

The May 16 event is all about connecting with nature lovers and restoring the Boise Creek as a…

King County Elections Director Julie Wise. COURTESY PHOTO, King County

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King County Elections reviews election mail found in Renton

King County Elections Director Julie Wise called a social media post by the Washington State Republican Party leader…

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Dept. of Justice is investigating University of Washington

The Trump administration is investigating the University of Washington over concerns about its handling of antisemitism in light…

The new diverging diamond interchange on State Route 18 in Snoqualmie. Photo courtesy of WSDOT

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SR 18 closures coming as I-90 interchange project nears completion

After many years, the interchange improvement at State Route 18 and Interstate 90 is coming to a close,…

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Southbound I-405 closes this weekend near Renton

All lanes of southbound I-405 will be closed this weekend near Renton.

Work has begun on clearing the Chinook and Cauyse passes on Mount Rainier. Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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WSDOT starts clearing Chinook, Cayuse passes | Washington State Department of Transportation

The passes typically open before the Memorial Day weekend.

A screenshot from the video Washington State Republican Party Chair Jim Walsh posted with ballots he says were handed off to him by a concerned citizen who found them next to a dumpster in Renton. (Video screenshot via Facebook)

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WA GOP leader says he has box of ballots found next to a Renton dumpster

King County election officials want to know how a box of ballots wound up next to a dumpster…

Reid, left, and Bill Wiseman at the Mercer Island Beach Club last year. Photo courtesy of Bill Wiseman

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Artemis II commander is Mercer Islander’s younger brother

Bill Wiseman reflects on his brother Reid’s historic journey.

Enumclaw will be building a new flagpole in front of City Hall in celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Included on the flagpole will be the city’s own flag, which was adopted in 2022. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw plans new flagpole for U.S.’ 250th birthday

Construction is expected to begin in May.

Black Diamond resident and Washington Virtual Academies student, Reina Kim, performed at Carnegie Hall in 2024 after taking first in an international music competition. Courtesy photo

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Black Diamond teen makes it to final round of national talent show

Reina Kim has been competing with other musical students across the country in the K12 Talent Showdown.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a photo of Ethan Nordean, circled in red, of Auburn, during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riots in Washington, D.C. COURTESY PHOTO, U.S. DOJ

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DOJ moves to vacate Jan. 6 conviction for Proud Boys leader from Auburn

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to erase the conviction of a prominent leader of the Proud…