In addition to encouraging neighbors to meet neighbors during National Night Out, many first responders (like the Buckley Police and Fire Departments) host events so you can meet police officers and firefighters. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Use National Night Out to connect with your neighbors

This is a way to rise above the political and social polarization of the times.

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Banks Lake provides a variety of recreation opportunities, including kayaking.

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What a butte: Steamboat Rock State Park

There are some awe-inspiring sights at the Grant County park.

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Water water everywhere — but only for the plants that need it | The Compleat Home Gardener

Some need a lot. Some need little. Don’t confuse the two.

PHOTOS BY KEVIN HANSON Remnants of our nation’s military past are found at Manchester State Park. Shown here are the torpedo warehouse, which once housed mines designed to protect Bremerton’s shipyards, and Battery Mitchell, which was nearly completed but never received its rapid-fire guns.

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111 acres of forest, shoreline, and history: Manchester State Park

Contributor’s note: We’re spending time this summer focusing on the great outdoors: namely, some of the noteworthy campgrounds…

From left to right: King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn, ‘Rue’, the Nigerian Dwarf Goat owned by Sydney Ball; ‘Oklahoma’, the Hampshire/Suffolk Cross Lamb owned by Scarlett Cockerham; and ‘Honey Bun’, a Sicilian Buttercup Chicken owned by Vivian Cockerham. Courtesy photo

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Dunn crowns lamb at ‘King Critter’ at King County Fair | Reagan Dunn

Scarlett Cockerham and her Hampshire/Suffolk Cross lamb Oklahoma beat out Rue, the Nigerian Dwarf Goat and, Honey Bun,…

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Loosing the weed wars? Bury, or cut, cut, cut | The Compleat Home Gardener

Also, here are some of the best perennials for a summer garden.

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The unpaved Wilkeson to Carbonado section of the Foothills Trail includes this concrete barrier near the midway point. Some choose to turn around, others step around and continue a rather easy walk to Carbonado.

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The Wilkeson-Carbonado trail: The best part may be the destinations

The unpaved trail follows an abandoned railroad line and is a dirt-and-rock experience.

Cancer Cartel founders Shelly Tinney-Miller, Kerry Solmonsen, and Katy Tinney. Submitted photo

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Cancer Cartel to host fashion-fueled fundraiser before big move | Cancer Cartel

The local nonprofit will be moving with American Heritage into the Courier-Herald building.

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Fertilize those roses to keep them blooming all summer | The Compleat Home Gardener

And make sure you continue watering deep to encourage root growth.

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Want a patriotic garden? Here’s some of the best options | The Compleat Home Gardener

Independence Day is past, but your yard can continue to celebrate the country.

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Slim Wizzy will be playing at Enumclaw’s Rotary Park on Aug. 7, starting at 6 p.m.

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Enumclaw, Buckley concerts, kids events series start next week

All events are on Thursdays, so you may have to pick and choose which concerts to attend.

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Good rule of green thumb: “If it is brown, cut it down” | Binetti

Fertilize now to keep those gardens colorful.

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At A Glance | July 2025 Community Calendar

Independence Day Parade! King County Fair! Handcar Races!