Enumclaw Council member Tom Sauvageau and challenger Brodie Smith. Submitted photos

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Sauvageau, Smith vie for Enumclaw Council Pos. 5

The race is appearing on your Enumclaw primary ballot. However, without information from candidate Dixie Boush, the results…

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KC Sheriff’s Office restores deputy staffing levels

Six positions have been restored in the North precinct, and eight in the Southeast.

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Nick Valison and his husky, Nanuk, who was with him when he was killed on Sept. 21.

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Ravensdale murder trial begins

Black Diamond resident Andrew Baim is accused of killing Ravensdale resident Nick Valison back in 2023.

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Two Buckley residents die in crash on SR 410

Shaina Ponce and Karim Zapana-Trupo were hit head-on by another driver on Sunday.

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.