🌱 Why did Black Diamond join the battery project moratorium wave?
Black Diamond, Washington Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning to you Black Diamond! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why did Black Diamond join the battery project moratorium wave?
Also on today's calendar: Fenders On Front Street.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cooler with clearing, with a high of 69 and low of 51 degrees.
- Thursday: An a.m. shower; rather cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 46.
- Friday: Cooler with a few showers, with a high of 61 and low of 46 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Battles over energy projects are erupting across Western Washington (chronline.com) — Black Diamond is among several King County cities that have temporarily banned large battery energy storage projects while officials and residents grapple with safety concerns and clean-energy demands. The article centers on a controversial proposed battery facility near Snoqualmie and explains why utilities say dozens of such projects are needed to prevent future power shortages across Western Washington. 
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We had a baby this morning eating our neighbors garbage at the southeast end of Lake Sawyer.
I didn’t see an adult but this was 10 minutes ago so keep a watch out. (Nextdoor Lake Sawyer)
- Columbia Distribution posted a job opening for Merchandiser - Auburn/Federal Way - Seasonal in Auburn. Apply here.
- Geodis posted a job opening for Warehouse Inventory Control Specialist in Auburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Black Diamond here.
🗞 Nearby News
Maple Valley
- AN ENCOURAGING WORD: Freedom in Forgiveness : VOICE of the Valley (voiceofthevalley.com)
- Chick-fil-A opening in Maple Valley June 4 (courierherald.com)
- Complete Guide to Pride Month 2026: All Washington LGBTQ+ Parades, Festivals and Gatherings (lynnwoodtimes.com)
Covington
- 25517 Lot 3 204th Pl SE, Covington, WA 98042 (redfin.com)
Auburn
- Emerald Downs: Sunday was Grandparents Day; No Ordinary Tiger takes the May finale Feature; Jackpot Pick 6 Pays! (elisportsnetwork.com)
- VA Puget Sound health care Veterans Affairs (va.gov)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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