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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.

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…

Kade Anderson and his brother Carter during Mariners batting practice. Photo by Ben Ray / Sound Publishing

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Kade Anderson introduced to Seattle: ‘They picked a winner’

The Mariners’ number three pick in the draft talked with the media and took a tour of Seattle.

Logan Gilbert pitching in the win against Milwaukee. Courtesy photo via Seattle Mariners.

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Mariners cool the red-hot Brew Crew in 1-0 win

Cal Raleigh’s solo-home run was enough as Logan Gilbert strikes out 10 vs. Milwaukee.

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.

Kentwood High School alum Dallas Glenn. Image Courtesy of NHRA.

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Records smashed as local driver wins at Pacific Raceways

Kentwood HS alum Dallas Glenn wins as records on the track fell all weekend.

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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.

From left to right: King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, ‘Rue’, the Nigerian Dwarf Goat owned by Sydney Ball; ‘Oklahoma’, the Hampshire/Suffolk Cross Lamb owned by Scarlett Cockerham; and ‘Honey Bun’, a Sicilian Buttercup Chicken owned by Vivian Cockerham. Courtesy photo

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Dunn crowns lamb at ‘King Critter’ at King County Fair | Reagan Dunn

Scarlett Cockerham and her Hampshire/Suffolk Cross lamb Oklahoma beat out Rue, the Nigerian Dwarf Goat and, Honey Bun,…

Director of Communications Jessica McCartney and Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey

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ESD’s superintendent, communications director begin year as association presidents

Two high-level Enumclaw School District employees are settling into their new roles as presidents of Washington state education…