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Leakbot measures the temperature of pipes to determine if there is a leak in your home.

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Mutual of Enumclaw launches Leakbot pilot program

The company is aiming to help homeowners detect early leaks, one of the most non-weather related causes of…

King County fair attendance ticked up this year over last, but the big achievement was 3,000 more people on kickoff day over the 2022 event. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Expo Center

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Expo Center reports increased profit, attendance so far this year

Here’s how Wine and Chocolate, the King County Fair, the Pro Rodeo, and other events panned out this…

It’s estimated The Rainier has been an Enumclaw staple, in one form or another, for around a century. This year, local residents honored the restaurant as having the best BBQ on the Plateau. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Family, success, and barbecue at The Rainier | BEST OF

The local restaurant was voted as having the best BBQ on the Plateau

Chris and Kodie Wayman, owner of the Wayman’s Vintage Market in Buckley, which won several “Best Of” categories this year. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Wayman’s and a love of vintage | BEST OF

The relatively-new Buckley vintage and antique shop topped three of The Courier-Herald’s “Best Of” categories this year

Enumclaw’s Cole Street closes most Fridays through Sundays, barring weather advisories. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
Enumclaw’s Cole Street closes most Fridays through Sundays, barring weather advisories. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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More businesses speak out against Cole Street closures while informal poll shows high popularity

Hundreds of people have said they enjoy the street being closed to traffic on the weekends, but some…

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Who won “Best Of”? Here are the 2023 results

Congrats to all the winners and runners-up — you all make the Plateau “the best”.

Photo courtesy Vic Wright

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Celebrate your special day with Brix on Main

The new event and wedding venue in Buckley is now booking events

Buckley Council members Ron Smith and Milt Tremblay were vocally outspoken about not implementing a B&O tax practically right out of the gate during an Aug. 15 workshop. Other council members voiced agreement during a Sept. 5 council workshop. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Buckley council nixes proposed B&O tax in 2024 budget

After outcry from local businesses, city officials went on the record stating they don’t approve using the tax…

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Seattle Children’s to close downtown Kent thrift store

Kent Bargain Boutique opened 28 years ago

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Environmental law group threatens to sue tire manufacturers over pollutants

Chemicals in tires allegedly end up in waterways and harm salmon populations.

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Proposed Buckley McDonald’s design.

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McDonald’s could swoop into Buckley and generate taxes

Buckley might welcome a McDonald’s, which could generate much tax revenue

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Grant funding goes to King County hospitality businesses

Washington State Dept. of Commerce gives $79 million across the state’s hospitality sector.

Stick and Stone’s new green roof during construction. Photo courtesy of Jolene Moorehouse.

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Sticks and Stones builds Buckley’s first green roof

A more expensive, but more environmentally friendly roof