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    Black Diamond
    The Enumclaw School District district offices. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District
    ESD, Oakpointe nearing elementary school funding deal
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 10, 2025 11:30 am

    The district would sell 40-acres for $40 million, and Oakpointe will finance a further $25 million in development mitigation fees.

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    Black Diamond council bans marijuana — again
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 8, 2025 10:15 am

    Months after the council was about to zone for a potential store, new elected officials changed course.

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    Maris Farms’ Haunted Woods has something thrilling for everyone — if you’re brave enough. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Halloween happenings on the Plateau
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 1, 2025 10:30 am

    The spooky season is upon us — which means the Plateau comes alive with everything from family fall fun to…

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    Photos by Ray Miller-Still 
The fall is a scary fun time on the Plateau — make sure to get lost in Thomasson Family Farms’ corn maze, find inspiration at the Crystal Quilters’ annual showcase, and go all out trick-or-treating in Enumclaw.
    At A Glance Community Calendar | October 2025
    September 26, 2025 10:25 am

    Don’t miss beer, barbeque, and brats this weekend, or Witches Night Out later in the month!

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    The Black Diamond cemetery. Photo courtesy the city of Black Diamond
    Black Diamond cemetery ranked 30th in national survey
    By Ray Miller-Still • September 23, 2025 2:15 pm

    A Choice Mutual survey looked for the best “hidden cemeteries” across the country.

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    Best of the Plateau 2025: Vote for your...
    September 22, 2025 3:30 pm

    Voting round ends Oct. 8.

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    An exact date for when the Green River bridge will re-opened has not been announced, but the overall goal is within a month. Photo courtesy WSDOT
    Repairs to close Green River Bridge for a...
    By Ray Miller-Still • September 15, 2025 9:15 am

    With the White River bridge also closed, this further limits how Enumclaw residents leave the Plateau.

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    Black Diamond resident Andrew Baim being led out of the courtroom after the jury started deliberating his verdict. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    ‘True accountability’ achieved: Baim guilty of murdering Nick...
    By Ray Miller-Still • September 5, 2025 4:00 pm

    A jury convicted Andrew Baim of second-degree murder when he ran the beloved Ravensdale resident over with a stolen truck in 2023.

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    The city of Black Diamond aims to be annexed into the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority in two year’s time via a ballot measure. Photo courtesy Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority
    Black Diamond chooses to work with Puget Sound...
    By Ray Miller-Still • September 2, 2025 1:30 pm

    Voters will choose whether or not to annex into the fire district and approve new property taxes and fees in August 2026.

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    Photos by Ray Miller-Still
The city of Black Diamond’s Labor Days event shouldn’t be missed. Here are some photos from last year’s field games.
    At A Glance community calendar | September 2025
    August 27, 2025 12:00 pm

    Black Diamond’s Labor Days is this weekend, and Maris Farms’ Sunflower Days are on weekends.

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    Mountain View Fire and Rescue Station 98, which serves the city of Black Diamond. Photo courtesy Mountain View Fire and Rescue
    Black Diamond continues emergency services discussion
    By Ray Miller-Still • August 26, 2025 1:30 pm

    Even after a heated debate, council members could not come to agreement during their last meeting.

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    Photo by Ray Miller-Still
Andrew Baim being led out of court after opening statements concluded.
    Attorneys give opening statements in Baim trial
    By Ray Miller-Still • August 12, 2025 10:30 am

    Prosecutors are saying the Black Diamond resident purposefully killed Nick Valison; the defense is painting this as a “tragic accident.”

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    Photo courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation
    ‘Advanced corrosion’ closes Green River/Kummer Bridge
    By Ray Miller-Still • August 6, 2025 10:15 am

    The bridge was closed Aug. 4, but it’s expected to open as a single lane today, Aug. 6.

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