Site Logo
The local square dancing club is also starting up and hosting classes on Sept. 17. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

Life

At A Glance | September 2024 Community Calendar

The Black Diamond Labor Days festival is just around the corner, plus the Expo Center’s BBQ and Brats…

Kids playing field games during Black Diamond Labor Days. Photo courtesy Debbie Page

Life

Celebrate Black Diamond’s history at its Labor Day festival | Black Diamond

The 77th annual event is Sept. 1 and 2 — with SR 169 closed Monday morning for a…

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

Life

August is all about pruning | The Compleat Home Gardener

It’s time to cut back those raspberry stalks.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still Maris Farms’ annual Sunflower Days is over for the season — but there’s always next year! The event boasts five acres of sunflowers and zinnias you can walk through, various local arts vendors, and numerous activities for kids and families. Pictured is Easton Williams and Rachel Mead taking flowers to grandma; Charli and Lilah Hetch on the jumping pillow; and Evie Schutt racing some rubber ducks.

Life

We’ve still got sunny days ahead | Sunflower Days correction

The annual Maris Farms event is still going on this weekend, Aug. 24 and 25.

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

Life

Good golly, some garlic guidance | The Compleat Home Gardener

Marianne Binetti will be attending the Washington State Garlic Fest this Friday.

Camping at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, pictured here, has been restricted to 10 nights in a 30-day period. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks

Life

New “stay limits” imposed on state parks

Now you can only stay 10 nights in a 30-day period at parks like Kanaskat-Palmer.

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

Life

Deadhead those dahlias to keep them vibrant | The Compleat Home Gardener

Also, tips and tricks with zinnias and begonias.

Contributed photo In addition to garlic vendors, there will be baby goats and a petting zoo organized by Green Apple Alpacas.

Life

Simple Goodness Sisters host eighth-annual Goats and Garlic festival

There will be live music, garlic-based vendors, and — of course — goats to pet.

Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"

Life

Tips on how to get the best tomatoes | The Compleat Home Gardener

Water deeply, but don’t get the fruit wet.

File photo

News

Free vaccination events for south King County kids

Clinics will be open for limited hours through August in Auburn, Kent, and Renton.

Krystal Kelley and her team recently visited Puerto Rico; here is Kelley at Utuado, where she said her team encountered a "being" (shown above her, in green). Photo courtesy Krystal Kelley

Life

Share your paranormal experiences at The Chalet’s ‘UFO Open Mic’ event

The event is organized by the team behind a new YouTube series, ‘The Universe On Earth’.

Catherine Alfano, Enumclaw Middle School

Opinion

Foggy goggles and fun times at the Enumclaw pool | Places of Identity

A personal essay written by Enumclaw Middle School student Catherine Alfano.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still and Vic Wright August is a busy month on the Plateau; here are pictures from last year’s Sunflower Days at Maris Farms, Buckley’s National Night Out, and the Pro Rodeo.

Life

At A Glance | August 2024 Community Calendar

Sunflower Days, the Pro Rodeo, free concerts, and more!