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Black Diamond Elementary is at capacity, and 100 students are being bussed to Westwood Elementary in Enumclaw. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District

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After bond failures, ESD and Oakpointe explore creative alternatives for new schools

Discussions are still in early stages, but the district’s five elementary schools are projected to reach 98% capacity…

Photos by Ray Miller-Still, Vic Wright, and Josh Solorzano
July is one of — if not the most — busiest month on the Plateau, with the Fourth of July Parade, the King County Fair (pictured here with the Canine Stars act), the Scottish Highland Games, and so much more.

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At A Glance | July 2024 Community Calendar

Everything from free park concerts to the King County Fair is coming to the Plateau this month.

Nolte State Park and Deep Lake. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

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Man drowns at Nolte

Aleksandr Karpuk was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Enumclaw Police Department are still looking for the historical signs that advertised The Lee restaurant. Photo courtesy The Lee restaurant

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EPD still searching for The Lee’s signs

The landmark signs were stolen the night of June 6 or the morning of June 7.

Photo courtesy Grit City Band
The Grit City Band, which focuses on classic country music, will be heading up Enumclaw’s concert series on July 18 at Holdener Park, starting at 6 p.m. Other concerts at various parks around the city will be on Thursdays through Aug. 28.

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Can you hear the sound of summer? Enumclaw concert series announced

Concerts will be held at different parks, and all will start at 6 p.m.

The city of Black Diamond had a Pride Flag raising ceremony on June 3. Photo courtesy Kristiana de Leon

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Homophobic, antisemitic comments derail Black Diamond council meeting

The Zoom bombing lasted 13 minutes, and was cut off when an individual attempted to show a lewd…

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The nonprofit Cancer Cartel hosted its first-ever gala fundraiser at the Tacoma Yacht Club on May 31.

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Cancer Cartel raises $120K for local cancer patients

It was the nonprofit’s first ever gala fundraiser.

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Body recovered off of Mount Rainier

A search for Karen Jackmin of University Place began May 19 when she failed to report in after…

Ray Miller-Still, "The Ginger Journalist"

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What’s in a word? Let’s look at some spit, mead, and colors | The Ginger Journalist

Words are powerful — but they can be fun, too.

One of Mount Rainier National Parks’ upcoming 125th anniversary events will cover some of the rare carnivores of the Cascades, like wolverines. Wolverines were introduced back into the park since 2008, and Joni, pictured here with her three kits, has been thriving. Contributed photo

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Rainier National Park celebrates 125 years with summer series

Mount Rainier National Park is starting a summer series of presentations every Wednesday through August.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still
Tim’s Kitchen putting up its own sign up after The Lee closed late last month.

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The Lee, after a century of serving food on the Plateau, is closed

The bittersweet moment was marred by the historic restaurant signs being stolen — tips can be made 360-615-5707

Photo by Kerry Solmonson
The Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce will be stocked with four- and six-packs of your favorite beer to purchase during the June 15 Beer Walk.

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Explore local businesses and breweries at the Enumclaw Chamber Beer Walk

The event is planned for June 15.

Image courtesy The National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC)
An alleged UFO was spotted at Mt. Rainier on Feb. 3, 2024, via a Paradise parking lot webcam. You can see the shape above the building; according to the reporter, the shape was gone when the photo was refreshed a minute later.

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Mount Rainier holds many mysteries. Are some of them UFOs?

Local UFO field researcher Jeff Kindle has compiled a list of strange aerial occurrences around the mountain to…