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Frank Shiers, Jr. is a longtime King County resident and has drawn political cartoons for over forty years. He creates at least four cartoons a week, which are published in a dozen newspapers.

Opinion

Look under your seats… | Shiers

King County’s Department of Community and Human Services take a leaf out of Oprah’s book.

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

Opinion

‘The Paper’ creators on saving local news, without getting preachy | The Free Press Initiative

The creators, Greg Daniels, Michael Koman, say they’re optimistic that journalism won’t go away.

PHOTO BY KEVIN HANSON Enumclaw High junior Eli Macy has anchored the No. 1 singles spot this season, helping the Hornets post a perfect 6-0 record through matches of last week. The squad took on Plateau rival White River yesterday (Tuesday) and travels Thursday to face Decatur High.

Sports

Sports Roundup | Sept. 15 – 20

Last week’s sports scores and meet results.

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News

Best of the Plateau 2025: Vote for your favorites today!

Voting round ends Oct. 8.

Screenshot of the letter Gov. Bob Ferguson sent to the federal Office of Disaster Recover and Resilience.

News

Plateau businesses can now apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans

The Enumclaw and Buckley economy has suffered since the White River bridge closed in August.

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

Life

Tips for vegetable harvesting | The Compleat Home Gardener

Also, make sure to fertilize your lawn — a well-fed fall lawn wakes up earlier in the spring.

Frank Shiers, Jr. is a longtime King County resident and has drawn political cartoons for over forty years. He creates at least four cartoons a week, which are published in a dozen newspapers.

Opinion

Sharing is caring, but logistics can be a hassle | Shiers

Buckley is considering to fully take over its water system.

King County Council member Reagan Dunn.

Opinion

King County residents deserve a county that shows up to work | Guest Column

Work-from-home has led to a lack of productivity, visibility, and accountability.

Brier Dudley, “The Free Press Initiative”

Opinion

Wincing at ‘The Paper,’ a newspaper spinoff of ‘The Office’ | The Free Press Initiative

Is it as funny as “The Office”? No. But it certainly hits the mark — painfully, at times.

Courtesy of WSDOT

News

SR 18 will see weekend lane closures this month in Auburn

Courtesy of WSDOT

Wildflower meadow at Paradise with a view of the Tatoosh Range. NPS/M. Larson Photo

News

Paradise water system and restrooms shut down | Mount Rainier

Heavy rain on the mountain cause sediment to clog the water treatment system.

Porter

Obituaries

Larry Porter

Larry Lee Porter died Aug. 29, 2025, at the age of 81.

Johnson

Obituaries

Patricia Johnson

Patricia Marie (Owen) Johnson died Sept. 5, 2025, at the age of 75.