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PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON A wood bridge over Ravensdale Creek provides tranquil scenery, a partial view of a beaver dam and (if one is lucky) a heron in flight.

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A serene adventure at Lake Sawyer | Hiking the Northwest

Looking for a calmer nature hike? Or maybe a less crowded place to fish? This Black Diamond park…

STATE PARKS AND RECREATION PHOTOs Alexander’s Castle, the oldest building on the Fort Warden grounds, is now available for rent. It was built in 1883 by a local minister for a prospective bride.

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March on down to Fort Worden for great camping | Hiking the Evergreen State

The 434-acre park offers the best of forest and beach.

On a sunny Sunday a bald eagle perches on a boardwalk railing at the Nisqually Wildlife Refuge, allowing surprised visitors to take some up-close photos. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Wildlife abound at Nisqually refuge | Hiking the Evergreen State

Deer. Seals. Eagles. And stunning views. The Olympia-area preserve has it all, if you can follow some rules.

SUBMITTED PHOTOs Enumclaw Highs Gabriyela Hernandea on her way to the championship in the Figure 8 event.

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EHS equestrian Hernandez sets new records at state

Gabriyela Hernandez set new Individual Flags and Keyhole marks.

COURTESY PHOTO The White River squad captured championship honors in the tournament they hosted over the weekend. Making up the squad were, from left: Addison Martinez, Callie Rose, Kaijah Young, Myia Olson, Maggee Schmitz, Kaitlyn Hewlett, Victoria Blakley, Gracie Banks, Addison Binder-Rene, Jordan Taylor, Lilly Banks and Malia Froemke.

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WR hosts Lady Hornet Summer Classic, walks away with championship

The Hornets are now preparing for the annual San Diego Classic.

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Kevin Meines named new EHS Athletics Director

Why move from Bellarmine Prep to the Plateau? “Enumclaw has always been someplace I’ve really respected.”

PHOTOs BY KEVIN HANSON With teammates rushing the net, White River High’s Taylor Arnold sets up a play during the district’s tournament.

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How’d Plateau sports teams do? A 2026-27 highlight reel

Well, it’s over.

Photo by Benjamin Ray Paeton Poelman (13) placed 13th in the 3200-meter race, and Maddi Larson placed 16th.

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EHS’ Olson places third in 400-meter, Burt sixth in high jump

Check out who placed where in last weekend’s meet.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON Enumclaw High pitcher Adelyn Price is in full windup during her team’s May 21 state playoff game against Shorewood. Holding down first base for the Hornets is Natalie Otero.

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Postseason hopes fall as Plateau teams eliminated from state

Track Field athletes will complete the spring season with its state meet this weekend.

The Enumclaw High equestrian team. Courtesy photo

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EHS equestrian breaks two state records, team brings back five first-place medals

Gabriyela Hernandez set new records in both the keyhole and individual flags events.

The White River fastpitch team is heading to state after being crowned NPSL 3A league champs. Photo courtesy White River Fastpitch

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White River, Enumclaw teams heading to state

Fastpitch, baseball, tennis, cross country, golf - everything but soccer is continuing their postseason.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON Making their collegiate commitments official were (from left) Leila Scharf, Presley Barnes, Sydney Poe and Jason Feddema.

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Four EHS athletes sign on to college

Leila Scharf and Sydney Poe are heading to UW, while Jason Feddema will attend Wenatchee Valley College and…

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON The field is tightly packed by Enumclaw and White River runners during the early stages of Thursday’s 1,600 meter race. The event was part of a dual meet between the Plateau schools, the final regular season competition before this week’s NPSL meet, the upcoming district meet and, finally, the May 28-30 state meet in Tacoma.

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Enumclaw, WR Hornet teams head into weekend district tourneys

White River softball goes in strong with a 15-1 league record.