Diamond J Junk Removal owner Casey James said he’s willing to drive by local homes to collect donations for Spokane wildfire victims. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw local collecting donations for Spokane wildfire victims

Casey James will be dropping off water and other supplies in over east on Aug. 10.

The Mountain View Fire and Rescue Technical Rescue Team was only one of several emergency response teams that rescued a man on the Green River last night. The tech rescue team is also called out on rope rescues, vehicle extractions, structural collapse rescues, and large animal rescues. Photo courtesy MVFR

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Man rescued on Green River after two hour search

Multiple agencies responded to a late-night missing man report, and had to search in complete darkness.

Did you cast a ballot for the August 2026 primary election? Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Black Diamond annexation continues to pass with strong support | Aug. 5 Update

Additional counted votes in the Black Diamond annexation vote moved the marker, but the majority of ballots still…

Silvio Amador rides Si That Tiger at Emerald Downs. COURTESY PHOTO, Vince Bruun/ Emerald Downs

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Emerald Downs weekend review: Amador frequents winners circle

Silvio Amador wins seven races over the race weekend, four of them coming on Sunday.

A signed detour will take I-405 traffic trough the Kennydale neighborhood. Photo provided by WSDOT

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Major I-405, other closures this weekend | Aug. 7-10

Several major highway constructions will overlap this weekend, including a full closure of I-405.

Ballots were mailed to King County residents on Wednesday, July 15, for the upcoming primary election on Aug. 4. On Black Diamond ballots will be Prop. 1, proposing the annexation of the city into the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority emergency services district. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Crucial vote on Black Diamond emergency services annexation today

Annexing into the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority’s District will affect residents’ wallets. But not annexing will have…

Wildfire in Washington. (Courtesy of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources)

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Washington under statewide burn ban through Sept.

The governor has declared a wildfire state of emergency.

Lucy accompanied David Hauge everywhere after he found her by the Enumclaw cemetery more than a decade ago. Courtesy photo

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Enumclaw’s ‘Pumpkinpup’ Lucy killed by deer

David Hauge, local giant pumpkin artist, said Lucy was a crowd favorite locally and abroad.

Crews demolishing the existing Boise X 3055A Bridge on June 8. Photo courtesy King County

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“Minor” delays to affect SR 410 traffic on Aug. 18

Trucks bearing bridge parts will be turning onto SE Mud Mountain Road to build a new bridge over…

The rabid bat was found at this location at Gene Coulon Park on Tuesday. Photo provided by Public Health – Seattle & King County

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Rabid bat found in Gene Coulon Park in Renton

A rabid animal was found at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park on Tuesday.

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“Arbitrary and capricious”: Developer sues Black Diamond over delayed project review

Diamond Square submitted a permit application six years ago, but claims the city’s irrational demands favored Oakpointe.

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Man accused of child assault at pump track won’t face charges

Here’s why even after a “thorough investigation” Pierce County can’t prove the assault occurred beyond a reasonable doubt.

Quarterbacks Jalen Milroe, Drew Lock and Sam Darnold warm up for the Seahawks during training camp July 28 at the Virginia Mason Athletic Complex in Renton. Photo provided by Maria Dorsten

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Three takeaways from Seahawks training camp in Renton

Jalen Milroe shined as well as the Seahawks secondary.