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In addition to encouraging neighbors to meet neighbors during National Night Out, many first responders (like the Buckley Police and Fire Departments) host events so you can meet police officers and firefighters. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Use National Night Out to connect with your neighbors

This is a way to rise above the political and social polarization of the times.

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King County gun violence keeps on dropping in 2025

Firearm homicides and injuries hit five-year lows through second quarter

Mountain View Fire and Rescue currently serves the city of Black Diamond out of Station 98. Photo courtesy Mountain View Fire and Rescue

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Black Diamond council could make decision on emergency services soon

The council is expected to have an update on annexing with Mountain View Fire and Rescue or the…

King County Council member Reagan Dunn testing out his skating skills at the newly completed Black Diamond Skatepark. Submitted photo

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Dunn tours Black Diamond skatepark

The original skate park, built in 2007, deteriorated to the point of no return, and a new one…

Former Black Diamond Mayor Howard Botts had a hand in everything in his city, especially the Black Diamond Historical Society and the museum. Courtesy photo

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The history of Howard Botts, ‘Mr. Black Diamond’

The city’s longest-serving mayor died Monday, July 14.

King County Council Vice Chair Reagan Dunn (left) and Bob Baker of Save the Cedar River (right) stand in front of the lot that will no longer be the site of an asphalt plant near the Cedar River. Photo by Drew Dotson/Renton Reporter

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Cedar River asphalt plant near Renton will no longer be built

Lakeside Industries drops plan for a controversial asphalt plant on SR 169.

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A campground at Paradise Point State Park.

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WA State Parks says budget cuts won’t undermine visitor access or services this summer

Don’t forget — Discover Pass prices will rise from $30 to $45 on Oct. 1.

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30% of local drownings happen in South King County

July, August, and September often see the most drownings of the year.

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King County approves request for to restore sheriff staffing

The council approved an $845,000 supplemental budget at the request of Council members Dunn and Perry.

From left to right: King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, ‘Rue’, the Nigerian Dwarf Goat owned by Sydney Ball; ‘Oklahoma’, the Hampshire/Suffolk Cross Lamb owned by Scarlett Cockerham; and ‘Honey Bun’, a Sicilian Buttercup Chicken owned by Vivian Cockerham. Courtesy photo

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Dunn crowns lamb at ‘King Critter’ at King County Fair | Reagan Dunn

Scarlett Cockerham and her Hampshire/Suffolk Cross lamb Oklahoma beat out Rue, the Nigerian Dwarf Goat and, Honey Bun,…

Cancer Cartel founders Shelly Tinney-Miller, Kerry Solmonsen, and Katy Tinney. Submitted photo

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Cancer Cartel to host fashion-fueled fundraiser before big move | Cancer Cartel

The local nonprofit will be moving with American Heritage into the Courier-Herald building.

A state GOP leader drafted a 2026 ballot measure imposing new rules that critics warn will deter some residents from registering and kick some voters off the rolls. Photo by Laurel Demkovich/Washington State Standard

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This measure would make WA residents prove they are citizens when they register to vote

A state GOP leader drafted a 2026 ballot measure imposing new rules that critics warn will deter some…

Director of Communications Jessica McCartney and Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey

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ESD’s superintendent, communications director begin year as association presidents

Two high-level Enumclaw School District employees are settling into their new roles as presidents of Washington state education…