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Black Diamond police blotter | Oct. 12 – 18

A man without pants, an unwanted ex, and someone looking through the trash.

One of the three designs for the future Miller Park. More designs can be found at https://buckleyparks.wixsite.com/.

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Buckley launches new Miller Park website

Now is your chance to tell the city what you’d like to see in the future park.

New rules to giving blood means going maskless like people could back in January is a no-go. Image courtesy Bloodworks Northwest

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Give blood to help out Enumclaw High School

Mention “Enumclaw leadership” at the door, and a $10 donation will be made to the school.

Due to COVID-19, only 24 people were allowed in at the Enumclaw Plateau Farmer's Market at a time this year. Still, more than 4,000 decided to shop at the market between June and September 2020. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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It was a slower year, but local farmer’s market calls 2020 a success

More than $73,000 was spent at the market this year, down from $119,000 in 2019.

Image courtesy Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce

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Enumclaw Chamber launches new “Imbibe Tour”

The tour takes you across Enumclaw’s seven breweries and wineries.

Enumclaw businesses were able to apply for a $7,000 grant from the city of Enumclaw last September. It was recently discovered at least two businesses did apply, but their application was lost due to a technological error. Image courtesy the city of Enumclaw

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More businesses get COVID funds

A tech error led to at least two local businesses’ grant application to the city of Enumclaw getting…

The first part of Cascadia Paranormal Investigation's exploration of the Black Diamond Cemetery involved trying to find all the non-paranormal explanations for the phenomenon some people have reported at the site before sitting down with their arsenal of electronics to find any evidence of ghosts or spirits. Their investigation led founder Kyle Richmond to the resting place of Dr. Howard Botts and his wife, Phrania. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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Cascadia Paranormal Investigations heads to Black Diamond for their first-ever ghost hunt

The new paranormal investigation group checked out the Black Diamond Cemetery on Oct. 24 — with city council…

Aaron Kunkler/staff photoAlvin Sweet is a resident of Martin Court in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood. Martin Court is a former motel which was transformed into a supportive housing complex two decades ago. New funding from King County’s Health through Housing ordinance could expand this type of program across the county.

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King County wants to buy motels for emergency, affordable housing

The concept has proven results in addressing homelessness.

Two signs are found on the Enumclaw Youth Center window this week. The older, on the right, explains the center's March closure. The sheet on the left announces the center will now be open four hours per week. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Enumclaw Council unhappy with Youth Center, cuts funding

The Youth Center hasn’t been open to the public until recently due to the pandemic, although it received…

Image courtesy the Enumclaw Drama Club

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EHS drama students offer remote version of “Frankenstein”

Sign up now to catch a performance on Oct. 29, 30, or 31.

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Local nursing homes offer webinar on senior depression

The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 29.

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Sunday weather allowed for continued search for Rainier hiker

It’s been two weeks since Sam Dubal was reported missing.

The Enumclaw pool won’t be filled for several months more, as extra repairs need to be done first. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Cold water thrown on pool’s grand-reopening

Plans to open the pool early November have been scrapped as more repairs appear necessary.