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    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
    The history of Howard Botts, ‘Mr. Black Diamond’
    By Ray Miller-Still • July 22, 2025 12:15 pm

    The city’s longest-serving mayor died Monday, July 14.

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    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
    Cedar River asphalt plant near Renton will no...
    By Drew Dotson drew.dotson@rentonreporter.com • July 22, 2025 10:20 am

    Lakeside Industries drops plan for a controversial asphalt plant on SR 169.

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    Photo courtesy Washington State Parks
A campground at Paradise Point State Park.
    WA State Parks says budget cuts won’t undermine...
    By Emily Fitzgerald Washington State Standard • July 21, 2025 5:00 pm

    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...
    By Ray Miller-Still • July 21, 2025 4:05 pm

    July, August, and September often see the most drownings of the year.

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    King County approves request for to restore sheriff...
    July 18, 2025 11:00 am

    The council approved an $845,000 supplemental budget at the request of Council members Dunn and Perry.

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    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
    Dunn crowns lamb at ‘King Critter’ at King...
    July 17, 2025 4:45 pm

    Scarlett Cockerham and her Hampshire/Suffolk Cross lamb Oklahoma beat out Rue, the Nigerian Dwarf Goat and, Honey Bun, a Sicilian Buttercup Chicken.

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    Cancer Cartel founders Shelly Tinney-Miller, Kerry Solmonsen, and Katy Tinney. Submitted photo
    Cancer Cartel to host fashion-fueled fundraiser before big...
    July 16, 2025 3:00 pm

    The local nonprofit will be moving with American Heritage into the Courier-Herald building.

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    A state GOP leader drafted a 2026 ballot measure imposing new rules that critics warn will deter some residents from registering and kick some voters off the rolls. Photo by Laurel Demkovich/Washington State Standard
    This measure would make WA residents prove they...
    By Jerry Cornfield Washington State Standard • July 16, 2025 2:00 pm

    A state GOP leader drafted a 2026 ballot measure imposing new rules that critics warn will deter some residents from registering and kick some voters off the rolls.

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    Director of Communications Jessica McCartney and Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey
    ESD’s superintendent, communications director begin year as association...
    By Ray Miller-Still • July 16, 2025 11:30 am

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

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    This gate, located just outside the town of Wilkeson, now leads to the only road in and out of the Carbon Canyon for its residents. Photo courtesy Jayme Peloli
    Wilkeson council member proposes interim solution to bridge...
    By Ray Miller-Still • July 16, 2025 11:00 am

    Jayme Peloli believes the Fairfax/Carbon River Bridge closure is an existential threat to her city. She’s proposing opening an emergency road to the public to bring back tourists.

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    St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way. Courtesy photo
    Medicaid cuts projected to heavily impact, strain local...
    By Bailey Josie • July 14, 2025 5:50 pm

    84 hospitals across the state — including those in Renton, Federal Way, Auburn, Snoqualmie, Enumclaw and more — are expected to continually lose millions in Medicaid revenue.

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    The Spiketon Bridge on the Foothills Trail closed June 2023, and was demolished last June. Photo courtesy Pierce County
    Construction on Spiketon Bridge has begun
    By Ray Miller-Still • July 10, 2025 11:00 am

    After workers discovered unstable soil, the bridge opening has been pushed back to September.

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    Some transportation improvement projects the city of Enumclaw has started this year was working on sidewalks and ADA accessibility on the Cole Street and Marshall Avenue intersection. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Street improvements, overlays and new sidewalks planned in...
    By Ray Miller-Still • July 9, 2025 4:15 pm

    There’s myriad transportation projects planned for the next six years.

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