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This map shows the voting precincts in the cities of Enumclaw and Black Diamond, plus the ones in unincorporated King County. Image courtesy King County

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Election precinct analysis: Enumclaw, Black Diamond stays red, but rejected some initiatives

While the cities mostly supported Republicans, a majority of voters voted against Initiative 2109.

Image courtesy Oakpointe Oakpointe is currently required to build two ballfields and a tennis court off SR 169, north of the city. The company has proposed paying the city of Black Diamond a fee of $1.8 million to not build these facilities, as it does not believe this area is a good place to build these sports fields.

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Millions in park funds and a Lake Sawyer Park expansion is on Black Diamond’s table, but deadlines are looming

Oakpointe has proposed a way to greatly increase the city’s Parks department funding and make the open space…

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Black Diamond seeks new council members | City of Black Diamond

Two recent resignations leaves Positions No. 2 and 5 open.

Anthony Chilcott

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Jury deliberations conclude in Chilcott inquest

The six-person panel found Detectives George Alvarez and Josh Lerum mostly complied with King County Sheriff’s Office policies…

In this graph, you can see that the vast majority of Enumclaw School District 10th graders don’t drink — but in 2023, 13% reported drinking alcohol within the last 30 days of taking the survey. Screenshot

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How healthy are ESD youth? Surveys shows fluctuating substance use and strong protective factors

Hundreds of local students were asked questions about positive and negative interactions with substances, bullying, teachers, parents, and…

Sarah Tolbert and Cathy Dahlquist presented the Facility Oversight for Capital Utilization and Sustainability (FOCUS) Committee’s final report on Nov. 18 to the Enumclaw School District Board of Directors and a couple dozen attendees. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Community FOCUS Committee suggests new levy, bond, and combined schools

The citizen-led group spent close to a year scrutinizing what the district’s needs will be in 20 years…

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Enumclaw lights up in December with parades, bar crawls, the Plateau Kids Network toy drive, and the Enumclaw Fire Department Santa run. Here are some photos from last years’ events.

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At A Glance | December 2024

Tree lightings are this weekend, and snowfall is predicted every Saturday.

These two images show different marijuana retail zoning regulations Black Diamond councilmembers could adopt and how it could affect where those retailers could operate within the city. The red area represents where retailers can operate, and the black where marijuana producers and processors could set up. The dark green are places like schools and playgrounds (mandatory 1,000 foot barrier). The light green areas are mostly open space like Lake Sawyer Park and the Black Diamond Open Space, but also playgrounds and the community center. This image demonstrates how a 100-foot buffer between retailers and anything operating in the light green areas would affect pot shops. See below for an image with a 1,000-foot barrier. Image courtesy the city of Black Diamond

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Black Diamond residents speak out against marijuana zoning

The city council is expected to vote on regulations on Nov. 21.

Anthony Chilcott

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Inquest into deputy-involved shooting of Chilcott begins Friday

Former Black Diamond resident Anthony Chilcott stole a truck in 2019, which eventually resulted in his death.

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Black Diamond posts Planning Commission vacancies

Planning Commission members are appointed by the mayor; two are up to be appointed next year.

Frank Shiers, Jr. is a longtime King County resident and has drawn political cartoons for over forty years. He creates at least four cartoons a week, which are published in a dozen newspapers.

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A pot public hearing | Shiers

Black Diamond is discussing marijuana retail regulations.

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Black Diamond City Council agenda | Nov. 7

A public hearing about retail cannabis regulations, and more items.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still This year’s Winter Stoke Block Party is scheduled for Nov. 9 and features, among vendors and live music, marshmallow roasting. Here are some photos from last year.

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At A Glance | November 2024

Buckley and Enumclaw kick off the holiday season with tree lightings later this month.