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Most visitors to the Melmont Ghost Town trail park at a Pierce County entrance. Along the way, hikers discover a former dynamite shed and the standing remains of the Melmont school. The trail leads guests under the towering Fairfax Bridge.

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Get out and hike: a look at three trails south of Carbonado

Hiking trails are scattered throughout the Plateau region, offering a chance for outdoor recreation. Some are flat and…

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON                                 Mike Hagadone, deputy superintendent for the White River School District, will retire Aug. 31 after 40 years in public education.

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White River’s Mike Hagadone retires

Hagadone spent more than 40 years in public education, as a teacher and administrator

Wilkeson gets informational kiosk, will participate in Trails Day

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Wilkeson gets informational kiosk, will participate in Trails Day

This was a first step in highlighting recreational opportunities in the Carbon River Valley.

As promised, clippers clean mayor’s locks

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As promised, clippers clean mayor’s locks

More than $28,000 was raised for Plateau Outreach Ministries and the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation.

Zach Miller wins Western Open tournament

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Zach Miller wins Western Open tournament

The Buckley student ranks No. 17 in the nation in his age group.

Weekend livestock show fills the void for kids and their animals

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Weekend livestock show fills the void for kids and their animals

You can still live bid at the Expo Center, or, for the first time, bid online.

Future of fall prep sports to be announced July 22

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Future of fall prep sports to be announced July 22

If sports start up again, White River and Enumclaw will be in the same league.

After 30-plus years with Buckley force, Chief Jim Arsanto steps into retirement

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After 30-plus years with Buckley force, Chief Jim Arsanto steps into retirement

The former chief’s final day was June 30.

Man drowns during fishing trip to Deep Lake

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Man drowns during fishing trip to Deep Lake

Both the father and son were thrown from their boat, but the child made it to shore.

Assessments are in, Pierce County property values continue to climb

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Assessments are in, Pierce County property values continue to climb

Properties in Orting saw the greatest percentage increase over last year

EHS roundabout on Warner and Semanski to be built summer of 2021

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EHS roundabout on Warner and Semanski to be built summer of 2021

The city council recently approved its latest six-year Transportation Improvement Program plan.

Bald and shaved? Mayor sets fundraising challenge

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Bald and shaved? Mayor sets fundraising challenge

The goal is to raise $20,000 for Plateau Outreach Ministries and the Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation.

Enumclaw pool to remain closed until September

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Enumclaw pool to remain closed until September

The decision came down to cost, as the pool was already scheduled to be closed in August.