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“People of The Plateau” will feature those who helped build the community

`Photo by Alex Bruell Mila Finn (left), 4, and Aria Finn, 6, place wreaths at the base of the new Never Forget Garden.

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Black Diamond commemorates Unknown Soldier memorial at city cemetery

The Black Diamond chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated a new memorial garden and plaque…

Jay Hill (cowboy hat) and Bill Petersen, warehouse supervisors at the Sumner Food Bank, unload food for families on July 13 in the parking lot of the Buckley Eagles’ hall atop their truck from the Sumner Food Bank. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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Buckley volunteers, local foodbanks help families make ends meet

The twice-monthly food giveaways happen at the Buckley Eagles parking lot.

Photo by Alex Bruell The Rattray family, from left to right: Maddin and Addison, April, Kaitlin and Bill pose for a photo at their new ice cream shop in Buckley.

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Ice to meet you: The Scoop sells sweet and savory snacks on Main Street

There’s something sweet in the air in Buckley.

Jam sessions outside the Enumclaw Expo Center Field House are a common sight during the Northwest Western Swing Music Festival, where people can bring their instruments and join in the fun. File photo by Randy Hill, leader of the western swing band, The Oregon Valley Boys. File photo by Randy Hill, leader of the western swing band, The Oregon Valley Boys.

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Western Swing Festival swings back for 30th year next week

Bust out your dancing shoes.

Courtesy photo Enumclaw PEO chapter President Elaine Parks; Diana’s mother, Ana; Diana; and Linda Fisher, Scholarship Chair.

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Future nursing student earns $1,000 Enumclaw P.E.O. scholarship

Diana Fernandez-Renteria will be attending Green River Community College to work toward her CNA.

Photo by Alex Bruell Can you imagine airplanes flying over these plains? This farmland on the Enumclaw Plateau near the intersection of 196th Ave SE and SE 400th St is near the area that an aviation study dubbed as a potential “King County Southeast” airport in a report considering locations for the state’s next airport. No location has yet been selected.

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Dunn: New Plateau airport “dead on arrival”

From city council members to the state legislature, elected officials will fight against putting an airport on the…

Kim Schrier (D) and Matt Larkin (R) will face off this November for Washington’s 8th Congressional District.

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Larkin will face Schrier for Congress this November

A photo finish between Reagan Dunn and Matt Larkin has turned toward the latter.

Chris Vance, left, plans to challenge Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-31st District, during the 2022 election. Courtesy photos

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Chris Vance, Holly Stanton will likely challenge incumbents in District 31 races

Chris Vance, Holly Stanton will challenge incumbents in District 31 races

A pair of racers celebrate a triumphant moment. Photo by Alex Bruell

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Photo gallery: Keeping coal at the annual Wilkeson Parade and Handcar Races

Wilkesonians packed Church Street and flocked to the coke ovens for the town’s historic celebration.

Washington’s annual Renaissance Faire at Kelly Farms features vast amounts of performances, from sword fights, jousting to juggling and magic, ax throwing and archery, and — pictured here — raptors and falconry. Photo by Alex Bruell

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Ren Faire returns this weekend

Head to Bonney Lake for the next three weekends for jousting, equestrian archery, bawdy comedy, and more.

Eastside Fire and Rescue responds to a large brush fire July 25 on Interstate 90 near High Point Way east of Issaquah. Courtesy photo

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County sets plan to reduce wildfire risk in rural areas

Communities like the Enumclaw Plateau, Issaquah and the Snoqualmie Valley will need a blend of strategies to face…

This photo, posted by a Public Information Officer, shows a Puget Sound Fire truck being used to rescue one of the people who became stranded in the Green River Sunday.

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Five saved Sunday night in river rescue at Kummer bridge

No injuries were reported from the group, which became stranded in the area between Enumclaw and BD