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Devin Tompkin stands next to the compost bin he built for the Buckley Mountain View Community Garden. Courtesy photo

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Community garden coming to Buckley’s Mountain View Ave.

The garden, which is to sport many community crops and beds to rent, will open this spring.

Male police officers standing behind Do Not Cross tape

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Shot fired at house party over weekend; three arrests made

On Jan. 29, officers were called to Justice Place to reports of a loud party complaint and shots…

Sea stars huddled at low tide (Photo credit: MARINe)

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Research suggests warmer oceans are killing sea stars in Puget Sound

‘Wasting syndrome’ has decimated 70-100 percent of sea star populations in certain areas.

The city-owned accesso ShoWare Center in Kent, 625 W. James St. FILE PHOTO

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King County to launch COVID-19 vaccination sites in Kent, Auburn

Opening Feb. 1 at ShoWare Center, GSA Complex for vulnerable older adults

Blotter bug

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Black Diamond police blotter | Jan. 11 – 17

Driving without a license plate, a collision with a fallen tree, and downed power lines.

Spring Chinook salmon. Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Report: Washington salmon are in hot water

Ten of the 14 salmon species listed as endangered are in crisis.

Fire study cover

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Black Diamond receives first fire study presentation

FCS Group looked at whether the city should continue to contract with Mountain View Fire and Rescue, annex…

Chad Wheeler. COURTESY PHOTO, Seattle Seahawks

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Ex-Seahawk Wheeler accused of attacking girlfriend in Kent apartment

Lineman charged with first-degree domestic violence assault

A lawsuit is accusing the Rainier School of medical neglect leading to the death of a client. The facility has since denied these allegations.

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Rainier School answers lawsuit alleging wrongful death of client

Client JoHanna Pratt died November 2017 due to a pulmonary embolism.

An AR-15. Courtesy photo

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Mags, open carry at protests and AR-15s on Olympia’s agenda

Lawmakers are eyeing a number of bills which could change firearm regulations in the state.

The Enumclaw School District closed Kibler Elementary for 10 days, taking precautions after five staff members tested positive for COVID-19. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Kibler Elementary closed due to COVID cases, district watching case counts

The school won’t reopen until Feb. 1 due to five staff members coming down with COVID-19.

Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia. File photo

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Lawmakers consider prohibiting use of credit score to determine insurance rates

Advocates say credit scoring makes low-income and minority policy holders pay more for coverage.

Image courtesy Public Health Insider

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The new variant COVID-19 strain is here. Here’s what you need to know

Data is showing the new strain is more infectious and may cause more serious illnesses.