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Auburn police officer’s murder trial expected to be scheduled soon

Jeffrey Nelson is one of the first cops charged under new I-940 guidelines.

Crews work on repairs on Highway 169 in Black Diamond, where a motorist struck a power pole earlier that morning. Photo by Alex Bruell

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Alternating traffic resumes on Highway 169 after power pole crash

Alternating traffic has resumed at Highway 169 in Black Diamond Wednesday, after a vehicle struck a power pole…

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn and his challengers, Kim-Khanh Van, Chris Franco, and Ubax Gardheere. Courtesy photos

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Four will seek King County Council seat representing southeast district

Whoever wins will handle issues of homelessness, housing, and wield increased power over policing.

Graphic rendering of ADU design used for Renton’s Permit Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit program (courtesy of City of Renton)

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Backyard cottages might offer a partial solution to King County’s housing problem

Some cities are embracing the solution better than others.

King County's mobile Wastemobile collects myriad hazardous materials, like all-purpose cleaners, fertilizer, lightbulbs, paints and paint remover, and more. Photo courtesy King County

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Enumclaw, Wastemobile joining forces for June event

The Wastemobile will be collecting hazardous materials at the Enumclaw Expo Center June 4, 5, and 6.

Photos by Olivia Sullivan/Sound Publishing

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King County Council approves $631 million emergency COVID budget

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Blotter bug

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Black Diamond police blotter | May 10 – 16

Stolen trash, a missing child, and a stolen catalytic converter.

Ed Hatzenbeler (left) will be moving on, hired as the new superintendent for the Orting School District. Replacing him will be Kyle Fletcher, who takes over as the Enumclaw district's director of finance and operations. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District

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One position is filled, Enumclaw district has more to go

Kyle Fletcher is in as ESD’s director of business and operations, while Ed Hatzelbeler, is heading to the…

A rendering of what the future Mount Peak fire lookout would look like. Courtesy image

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Lookout tower could greet Mount Peak visitors as early as August

The steel replica tower is estimated to cost around $600,000, though the state and county have given grants…

The Black Diamond City Council recently passed an ordinance allowing for the official collection of skatepark funds. Screenshot

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Black Diamond collecting donations for new skatepark

The City Council estimates a new park will cost between $300,000 and $600,000.

Flames attack the hillside in Bonney Lake on Sept. 8, 2020. (East Pierce Fire & Rescue photo)

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WA firefighters brace for potentially busy weekend

Washington state Department of Natural Resources firefighters were preparing for what could have been a busy Memorial Day…

WSDOT workers clearing snow at Chinook Pass this year. Photo by Washington State Department of Transportation

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Chinook and Cayuse passes to reopen Friday, May 28

Plus, news about clearing snow around Mount Rainier National Park.

Black Diamond's annual Labor Days events feature many family and kid-friendly activities, like watermelon eating contests. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Summertime fun on the Plateau

Carnivals, rodeos, chainsaws, and more!