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Photo by Ray Miller-Still Enumclaw School District administration and elected officials met with community members about school facility conditions, growing student population, the upcoming levy, and the potential land sale to Oakpointe numerous times last month.

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“Rapid deterioration” and “end of lifespan”: ESD describes school facilities before upcoming levy vote

A community committee and the district has identified 32 “critical” maintenance projects that needs to be tackled in…

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Guilty plea entered for 2023 fatal crash outside Black Diamond

Ryan Christopher Spring killed two motorcyclists on Ravensdale-Black Diamond Road when he was driving drunk.

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Get your boater’s card with Black Diamond | Black Diamond Police Department

Classes run March 15 - April 23.

Photo courtesy Keith Marshall Pictured is the Enumclaw High choir preparing to sing at Disneyland’s California Adventures.

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EHS Choir brings magic to Disneyland

A nine-day road trip culminated in a concert at the happiest place on Earth.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still The annual Enumclaw Rotary Father/Daughter Dance is returning to Enumclaw High on March 8. Pictured are families from the previous dance, which was Barbie-themed.

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At A Glance | March 2025

Get your tickets for the Father/Daughter dance and check out an upcoming free concert.

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ESD hosting public meetings on school facilities

Sessions start Feb. 10 at 4:30 p.m. in Byron Kibler Elementary.

Ross Heinzinger pled guilty to two counts of possessing an illegal “machinegun”; one count of possessing an unregistered firearm; and one count of possessing an unregistered silencer. Screenshot

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Black Diamond resident pleads guilty to illegal weapons charges

According to officials, Ross Heinzinger had automatic weapons and 3D-printed “ghost guns” in his possession.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still Thomasson Family Farm was glowing last Friday, Feb. 7, with the light of six 100-foot hot air balloons. The event was organized to raise money and wipe out Enumclaw student meal debt.

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Snow and Glow event wipes out Enumclaw student meal debt

More than $22,000 was raised at the Friday event.

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ESD hosting public meetings on school facilities

Sessions start Feb. 10 at 4:30 p.m. in Byron Kibler Elementary.

Mountain View Fire and Rescue recently announced its intent to cancel its contract with the city of Black Diamond, citing the costs of fully-staffing Station 98 (pictured) in the growing city. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Mountain View Fire and Rescue moves to terminate contract with Black Diamond — again

The fire department says it costs $2.8 million to staff the city’s fire station, but the city pays…

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Black Diamond City Council Agenda | Feb. 6

City officials are continuing to interview possible appointees to the council, and other items.

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The Courier-Herald’s Top 10 Stories of 2024

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One of the reasons why the Enumclaw School District wants to build a new school in Black Diamond is because the current Black Diamond Elementary is at capacity, and 100 students are being bussed to Westwood Elementary in Enumclaw. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District

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ESD begins feasibility study process for new elementary

While these studies are routine for building new facilities, the district is aiming to make this one more…