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A screenshot of the indictment of Ross Heinzinger and Ashley Lewis.

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Black Diamond couple officially charged with possessing automatic weapons, fentanyl

The defense has asked for a trial continuation due to health concerns.

Segale Asset Manager Mike Pruett speaking at the Feb. 27 public meeting about the proposed Cumberland gravel mine. Photo by Ray Miller-Still Segale Asset Manager Mike Pruett speaking at the Feb. 27 public meeting about the proposed Cumberland gravel mine. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Resistance against proposed gravel mine gaining steam

A Change.org petition is gaining signatures, and the city of Enumclaw is also pushing back.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still The Black Diamond Elementary gym was filled on Feb. 27 to with locals eager to ask questions about Segale Property’s proposed mine north of Cumberland.

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Segale Properties, locals clash at public meeting over proposed gravel mine

A blurry projector didn’t help the company convince Plateau residents that they have adequate environmental impact mitigation plans…

Two roundabouts are being built in Black Diamond, but that comes with lane reductions, including the one on SR 169 happening now through March. Image courtesy the city of Black Diamond

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SR 169 down to one lane for the next month

And look out for Roberts Drive being closed to traffic near the end of the school year.

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Get your boaters education card with the Black Diamond Police Department

The class is open to anyone who wants to go into the water this summer.

A few dozen concerned Plateau residents attended an informal community meeting about the proposed Seagale gravel mine on Feb. 21. Helping people learn about the area's geological history was Zach Pratt, up in front. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Public meeting on proposed gravel mine this Tuesday

Segale Properties wants to open a 990-acre gravel mine that touches the Green River and county- and state-protected…

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Courier-Herald seeking outside sales consultant

Come work for the local newspaper.

A screenshot of the official complaint against Ross Heinzinger and Ashley Lewis, alleging the pair possessed illegal weapons, unlicensed silencers, and hundreds of fentanyl pills.

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Black Diamond couple arrested for alleged possession of automatic weapons, fentanyl distribution

The Department of Justice claims the investigation into Ross Heinzinger and Ashley Lewis reveals a larger direarm and…

Contributed photo The J-Rod & Custom team at the 2023 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association with their Battle of the Builders winning jeep. Pictured in the back row is car owner Richard Griot, Jared Hancock, Ross Petersen, and Andrew Taker; in from is Chad Terhar.

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What’s old is new, and old again — local car detailer honored at SEMA car show

Jared Hancock and his team rebuilt a ‘78 Cherokee Chief over the last four years.

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Woman dies in crash outside Black Diamond

Patricia Fischetti was killed after her car struck a tree.

Where could a marijuana retail store open in Black Diamond? Based on the city’s planning commission recommendations, it would have to be 1,000 feet away from schools and parks (outside the purple buffers) and relegated to the neighborhood commercial (pink) and community commercial (red) zones. This just leaves a few dozen potential parcels, noted by the green circles. Map courtesy the city of Black Diamond

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Black Diamond’s pot ban to expire January 2025

Lifting the city’s prohibition on marijuana retailers comes at a time when the state is awarding more pot…

Photos by Ray Miller-Still Black Diamond Councilmember Kristiana de Leon recently announced she’s running for the Legislative District 5 seat to represent her city at the state level.

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Black Diamond’s de Leon launches Legislative District 5 campaign

The councilmember is running on a better-funded education and social services platform.

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Top 10 news stories of 2023

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