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Let’s Go Washington founder Brian Heywood asked the Washington Supreme Court on Friday to allow a referendum effort on the state’s new income tax law. Heywood is pictured at a rally in February on the group’s initiatives to bolster parental rights and block transgender participants from girls’ sports that are on the ballot in November. (Photo by Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard)

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Heywood asks WA Supreme Court to allow referendum effort on income tax

Opponents of Washington’s new income tax asked the state Supreme Court on Friday to allow them to pursue…

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‘This is not the right thing to do’: Severance for former senior BD official raises eyebrows

The Black Diamond City Council was split in approving a severance package for former MDRT lead Andy Williamson.

The Enumclaw School District Board of Directors accepted former Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey’s resignation on Jan. 12. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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ESD union members voted “no confidence” in former superintendent before resignation

Both the Enumclaw Education Association and the ESD Board said the vote had no effect on the “mutual”…

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Black Diamond meeting agenda | April 7

The Black Diamond City Council now meets on Tuesdays instead of Thursdays.

A “No Kings” protester stands in the middle of a small group of counter-protesters. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Protesters, preachers, and painters: 500 show up at Enumclaw ‘No Kings’ demonstration

Indivisible Enumclaw has collected more than 1,300 pounds of food and $1,000 in cash donations for Plateau Outreach…

Supporters of Washington’s new income tax on millionaires celebrate as Gov. Bob Ferguson prepares to sign it on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Olympia. (Photo by Aspen Ford/Washington State Standard)

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Gov. signs ‘millionaires tax’ with legal challenge close behind

Washington Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson on March 30 signed historic legislation creating an income tax, saying it is…

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Black Diamond special meeting agenda | March 31

The Black Diamond City Council is hosting a special meeting to discuss a severance package.

Crystal Mountain Resort’s annual Kona Big Wave Bond Skim is scheduled for April 18. Photo courtesy Crystal Mountain Resort

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Crystal Mountain announces bonus weekend

There is also a new banked slalom event in late April.

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 formally begins Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority annexation process

Voters approving the annexation means higher property taxes; without it, the city will be without a designated emergency…

RAMROD riders normally start and end their 150-mile, 10,000-foot elevation marathon in Enumclaw; pictured here are riders nearing the end of their ride over the Foothills Trail pedestrian bridge. Photo by Jesse Major / www.jessemajorphoto.com

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RAMROD cancels 2026 ride

The popular and challenging Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day event could not reach an agreement with…

Rich Peterson wrestled at Enumclaw High School from 1976 to 1980. Courtesy photo

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‘I want to do this as long as I can’: former EHS wrestler seeks kidney

Rich Peterson puts together the WIAA state wrestling tournament every year, but he’s unsure how much longer he…

Processed data pulled from I-213 documents, released as part of an ongoing FOIA lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security by the Center for Human Rights at the University of Washington. This data was shared in a report published on March 11, 2026, titled “New Data on PNW Immigration Enforcement Reveal Powerful Surge in Late 2025.” (Screenshot)

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New data sheds light on ICE arrests in King County. Here’s what we know so far.

Of the 1,019 arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported in King County in 2025, at…

Psilocybe mushrooms contain a psychoactive ingredient. Courtesy photo/dea.gov

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King County resolution decriminalizes psychedelic mushrooms

King County Council has “deprioritized” the personal use of psychedelic substances like psilocybin mushrooms to support mental health…