Site Logo
Painting the Mother Africa logo for the organization’s 2025 Board Retreat. Courtesy photo.

Life

Mother Africa: Serving KC’s immigrant community for 21 years

Mother Africa has been part of South King County for over 20 years, having been founded by Risho…

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

Life

Want to plant on easy mode? Here are a few that thrive in the PNW | The Compleat Home Gardener

Got shade? Japanese maples. Dry soil and heat? Barberries.

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

Life

No plant is an island – here’s some grouping tips | The Compleat Home Gardener

Get one tall, three medium, and a handful of low-ground plants to shape your garden.

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

Life

Everything is growing – so it’s time to get mowing | The Compleat Home Gardener

And fertilize that grass to crowd out those weeds.

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

Life

False spring is in full bloom | The Compleat Home Gardener

Slow down on those tender, warm-loving plants.

Contributed photo
Jerry Bowman is a curator with the Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond, WA.

Life

Curator Jerry Bowman speaking at Enumclaw history museum

His presentation will focus on the history of horse-drawn vehicles and the Northwest Carriage Museum’s collection.

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

Life

Try these tips to use less water this summer | The Compleat Home Gardener

It’s also time to start clearing away the winter debris.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still
Enumclaw’s annual egg hunt at the Boise Creek Sixplex is on April 19. Here are some unpublished photos from last year’s event.

Life

At A Glance | April 2025

From the coming election to numerous egg hunts, the Plateau comes alive during the spring.

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

Life

Soil drained from raised beds? Get those cold crops in the ground | The Compleat Home Gardener

And you can start your tomatoes indoors.

Enumclaw School District’s Westwood, Southwood, and Byron Kibler elementary schools, as well as the Birth to Five Center, all took part in a recent food drive. This year, the kids collected nearly 2,800 pounds of food. Pictured are (left to right) students Charlotte Twehus, Ellis Greene, Paisley Stafford, Reese Lawson, and Kasey Roberts.

News

POM food bank customers, donations increased in 2024

Moving the food bank to its own location has helped the nonprofit grow.

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

Life

Cool-season crops weather the cold weather | The Compleat Home Gardener

Just make sure your soil drains well.

Image courtesy Washington State Parks

Life

Get your boater’s card with Black Diamond | Black Diamond Police Department

Classes run March 15 - April 23.

Photo courtesy Keith Marshall
Pictured is the Enumclaw High choir preparing to sing at Disneyland’s California Adventures.

News

EHS Choir brings magic to Disneyland

A nine-day road trip culminated in a concert at the happiest place on Earth.