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Camping at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, pictured here, has been restricted to 10 nights in a 30-day period. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

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New “stay limits” imposed on state parks

Now you can only stay 10 nights in a 30-day period at parks like Kanaskat-Palmer.

Image courtesy Trooper Rick Johnson

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Teenager killed in one-vehicle crash outside Black Diamond

The Washington State Patrol said the 17 year old lost control near the Enumclaw/Black Diamond bridge.

Issaquah Councilmember Victoria Hunt and Mark Hargrove

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Election recap: Black Diamond resident Hargrove, Issaquah’s Hunt to face off in the general

The two are battling for Legislative District 5’s Representative No. 1 seat.

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Election night results: LD 5’s Hunt, Hargrove leading | Aug. 7 update

And the Buckley EMS levy lid lift is passing handily.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still and Vic Wright
August is a busy month on the Plateau; here are pictures from last year’s Sunflower Days at Maris Farms, Buckley’s National Night Out, and the Pro Rodeo.

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At A Glance | August 2024 Community Calendar

Sunflower Days, the Pro Rodeo, free concerts, and more!

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You can watch Devlyn Bradshaw compete in the Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship, Aug. 1 - 5, at www.RacerTV.com.

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Local motocross talent to race in national championship

Recent EHS grad Devlyn Bradshaw qualified for the 42nd annual Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship.

Legislative District 5 candidates Jason Ritchie, Mark Hargrove, Kristiana de Leon, Landon Halverson, and Victoria Hunt. Contributed photos

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QA with 5th Legislative District candidates, Part II | Election 2024

King County voters pamphlets and the ballot for the Aug. 6 primary election should now be in their…

Legislative District 5 candidates Jason Ritchie, Mark Hargrove, Kristiana de Leon, Landon Halverson, and Victoria Hunt. Contributed photos

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Q&A with 5th Legislative District candidates, Part I | Election 2024

Meet the five candidates looking to represent Enumclaw, Black Diamond, Issaquah, and the rest of LD5 for Position…

Photo by Ray Miller-Still
These culverts run water fromLake Sawyer underneath 224th Avenue Southeast to Covington Creek. But soon, this stretch of road will be a bridge instead.

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Black Diamond Council approves six-year transportation plans, moves forward with culvert replacement

Here’s how roads in the city could be affected over the next few years.

Photo courtesy Joell Quintus
Former Plateau resident Sammy Steele has six local performances coming up in July and August.

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Country-alternative artist Sammy Steele booked for multiple Plateau performances

Steele’s fame is growing, but his Plateau performances feels like coming home.

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Know your city’s fireworks ordinances before celebrating Independence Day

All fireworks are banned in unincorporated King County, but your cities have different rules.

Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District
The Enumclaw School District FOCUS committee has met eight times to discuss what the district’s needs will be for the next two decades, and offer solutions as to how to address them.

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ESD community FOCUS committee discussing redistricting among other capacity solutions

Black Diamond Elementary is running out of space for the fast-growing Ten Trails community.

Jake Harrinson Newcomer is registered in King County as a Level II sex offender for rape of a child in the third degree. Screenshot

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Former Black Diamond man faces charges for sexually assaulting three teens

James Harrison Newcomer lived in Black Diamond in 2020 when he pled guilty to rape of a child.…