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    Articles by Alex Bruell
    Redemption Press is located at 1602 Cole Street. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Local publisher looking for stories of important locals
    By Alex Bruell • August 18, 2022 2:45 pm

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

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Mila Finn (left), 4, and Aria Finn, 6, place wreaths at the base of the new Never Forget Garden.
    Black Diamond commemorates Unknown Soldier memorial at city...
    By Alex Bruell • August 16, 2022 12:45 pm

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

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    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.
    Buckley volunteers, local foodbanks help families make ends...
    By Alex Bruell • August 15, 2022 1:45 pm

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

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    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.
    Ice to meet you: The Scoop sells sweet...
    By Alex Bruell • August 10, 2022 1:30 am

    There’s something sweet in the air in Buckley.

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    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.
    Western Swing Festival swings back for 30th year...
    By Alex Bruell • August 8, 2022 2:15 pm

    Bust out your dancing shoes.

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Enumclaw PEO chapter President Elaine Parks; Diana’s mother, Ana; Diana; and Linda Fisher, Scholarship Chair.
    Future nursing student earns $1,000 Enumclaw P.E.O. scholarship
    By Alex Bruell • August 4, 2022 12:30 pm

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

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    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.
    Dunn: New Plateau airport “dead on arrival”
    By Alex Bruell • August 4, 2022 11:15 am

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

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    Kim Schrier (D) and Matt Larkin (R) will face off this November for Washington’s 8th Congressional District.
    Larkin will face Schrier for Congress this November
    By Alex Bruell • August 2, 2022 8:45 pm

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

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    Chris Vance, left, plans to challenge Sen. Phil Fortunato, R-31st District, during the 2022 election. Courtesy photos
    Chris Vance, Holly Stanton will likely challenge incumbents...
    By Alex Bruell • August 2, 2022 8:30 pm

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

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    A pair of racers celebrate a triumphant moment. Photo by Alex Bruell
    Photo gallery: Keeping coal at the annual Wilkeson...
    By Alex Bruell • August 1, 2022 3:20 pm

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

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    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
    Ren Faire returns this weekend
    By Alex Bruell • August 1, 2022 2:10 pm

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

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    Eastside Fire and Rescue responds to a large brush fire July 25 on Interstate 90 near High Point Way east of Issaquah. Courtesy photo
    County sets plan to reduce wildfire risk in...
    By Alex Bruell • July 28, 2022 3:20 pm

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

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    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.
    Five saved Sunday night in river rescue at...
    By Alex Bruell • July 25, 2022 11:30 am

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

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