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Firefighters from Valley Regional Fire Authority use kayaks to search the Green River on Saturday afternoon for a missing swimmer. The search was unfortunately unsuccessful. Photo from Puget Sound Fire via Twitter.

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Swimmer swept away Saturday in Green River Gorge, presumed drowned

Rivers and lakes are ice-cold this time of year despite the sunny temperatures.

A screenshot of Enumclaw School District's Thought Exchange on its three bond options, taken June 24.

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Public comments show support for new Enumclaw elementary schools, performing arts center, and sports stadium

You still have a week to give your opinion on the school district’s three bond scenarios.

Photo by Alex Bruell
Building company Toll Brothers hopes to turn this empty lot into a clubhouse for their 55+ residents in about a year, featuring an indoor pool, lounge and more.

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Builders break ground at 400+ residence 55-and-up Ten Trails development

Nearly 100 homes could be finished as early as next year.

Black Diamond police officer Lacey Del Valle is sworn in as a sergeant during the June 2 council meeting. Photo by Alex Bruell

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Black Diamond talks transportation projects, civil service commission

More than $32 million in transportation projects are tentatively scheduled through 2028.

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Black Diamond, Buckley police blotter | May 24 – June 12

Open beer while driving, a juvie shoplifter, and a party on McKay Lane.

ESD bond presentation slide

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Enumclaw School District rolls out bond scenarios

The least expensive bond, for just the district’s “essential and immediate needs”, comes in at $175 million.

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Black Diamond police blotter | May 31 – June 5

A missing biker, a stolen chainsaw, and a recovered vehicle.

Pictured are the Blues Brothers performing in Buckley in 2019. They will not be performing this year on the Plateau. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Free summer concerts, movies and more in Enumclaw, Buckley and Black Diamond

All three cities have plans for family fun outdoors this summer, and best of all, it’s free.

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Black Diamond police blotter | May 23 – 29

Some strange fishermen and a package thief caught on camera.

Image courtesy Metro Creative Connection

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Property values leapt again in Enumclaw Plateau last year

Enumclaw saw an average increase of 28.5 percent; Black Diamond, a 26.8 percent increase.

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Buckley, Black Diamond police blotter | April 1 – May 21

A naked man at a skate park, a suspect hiding under a porch, and an intoxicated defendant.

The Washington state Supreme Court denied review of a lawsuit against Black Diamond, upholding a lower court's ruling that the city council, not Mayor Carol Benson, has the power to hire and fire legal counsel.

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State Supreme Court declines review of Black Diamond case over unpaid lawyer fees

The case could go to trial, or the city could settle, as it has in a related case.

Enumclaw's Fourth of July parade is always a hit, so make sure to grab your spot on Cole Street early. Photo by  Kevin Hanson

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Plateau and beyond exploding with summer events

From the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus to Black Diamond’s Labor Days festival, there should be enough local event…