Jake Harrinson Newcomer is registered in King County as a Level II sex offender for rape of a child in the third degree. Screenshot

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Former Black Diamond man faces charges for sexually assaulting three teens

James Harrison Newcomer lived in Black Diamond in 2020 when he pled guilty to rape of a child.…

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Man faces charges for sexually assaulting three teens, including Auburn teen

James Harrison Newcomer is accused of traveling from King County to Woodburn, Oregon, to sexually assault a teenager…

Black Diamond Elementary is at capacity, and 100 students are being bussed to Westwood Elementary in Enumclaw. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District

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After bond failures, ESD and Oakpointe explore creative alternatives for new schools

Discussions are still in early stages, but the district’s five elementary schools are projected to reach 98% capacity…

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Semanski bridge to close for a few hours

52nd Ave SE between Enumclaw-Buckley Rd SE and SE 464th St will be closed from 11 a.m. to…

Nolte State Park and Deep Lake. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

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Man drowns at Nolte

Aleksandr Karpuk was pronounced dead at the scene.

Volunteers enjoy the sunshine at Renton’s 2024 Juneteenth Celebration. The weather will be sunny this weekend as summer officially starts. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing

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Summer kicks off with 80-degree weekend weather

Puget Sound region weather forecast for June 21-23.

The Enumclaw Police Department are still looking for the historical signs that advertised The Lee restaurant. Photo courtesy The Lee restaurant

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EPD still searching for The Lee’s signs

The landmark signs were stolen the night of June 6 or the morning of June 7.

Ada Limon is will be visiting Mount Rainier National Park as a part of her signature project “You are Here: Poetry in Parks.” Photo courtesy Ada Limon

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U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón to visit Rainier

Come see the 24th Poet Laureate on Friday, June 21 at 5 p.m. at Paradise.

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Report: 72% of WA eighth-graders not proficient in math

Additionally, 66% of Washington fourth-graders were not proficient in reading.

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The Grit City Band, which focuses on classic country music, will be heading up Enumclaw’s concert series on July 18 at Holdener Park, starting at 6 p.m. Other concerts at various parks around the city will be on Thursdays through Aug. 28.

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Can you hear the sound of summer? Enumclaw concert series announced

Concerts will be held at different parks, and all will start at 6 p.m.

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Maple Valley’s Discovery Playtown’s license has been pulled after a former employee was arrested on suspicion on child sexual abuse.

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Former daycare worker pleads not guilty to child sex crimes

Joseph Hefner has been charged with first degree rape of a child, first degree child molestation, and communication…

The city of Black Diamond had a Pride Flag raising ceremony on June 3. Photo courtesy Kristiana de Leon

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Homophobic, antisemitic comments derail Black Diamond council meeting

The Zoom bombing lasted 13 minutes, and was cut off when an individual attempted to show a lewd…

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The nonprofit Cancer Cartel hosted its first-ever gala fundraiser at the Tacoma Yacht Club on May 31.

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Cancer Cartel raises $120K for local cancer patients

It was the nonprofit’s first ever gala fundraiser.