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Photo by Karl Jensen / courtesy Enumclaw Plateau Historical Museum To the left of this photo, which faces Enumclaw, is the first White River Bridge, part of the planned Naches to Yakima highway. That bridge was first built in 1897, then lost in a 1908 flood. Two houses are visible between the flooded road and the railroad trestle. Boise Creek can be faintly seen between the two bridges, where it drops 70 feet from the Enumclaw Plateau to the White River channel.

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Washed out: The great White River flood of 1906

The catastrophic event forever changed not just the river, but the larger Puget Sound.

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Underrated horror films for Halloween night

Set as near as Seattle or far as rural Japan, these overlooked horror films are just the thing…

Photo courtesy Enumclaw Plateau Historical Museum This 1899 photograph of the recently-completed Norhtern Pacific Railway bridge over the White River looks south from Enumclaw toward Buckley. It was taken by W. S. Walbridge of Slaughter; his lower right inscription reads, “White River Bridge and Bridge Crew, Cascade Division. N.P.R.R.” Boise Creek can be seen to the left of the railroad trestle.

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Bridging history: A timeline of the Plateau’s important crossings

There’s a lot of history to the Green River and White River bridges.

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

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Want a gothic garden? Some examples of dark foliage to help your colors pop | The Compleat Home Gardener

This is also your last chance to tidy your garden before winter sets in.

The Plateau gets jumps straight into the holiday spirit as soon as the last ghost wails its final "boo" on Halloween. Between the holiday markets, tree lightings, wine walks and galas, there's something for everyone to enjoy this month. Here are photos from last year's Enumclaw Chamber Wine Walk, the Winter Stoke Party, and the Danish Sisterhood Bazaar. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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At A Glance Community Calendar | November 2025

It might be getting colder, but the Plateau’s holiday events are just warming up.

Image courtesy Bill Kombol An article of the Enumclaw School District’s first Homecoming in the school paper.

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Enumclaw’s very first Homecoming

Starring comedian Bob Hope.

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

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Don’t waste those leaves — keep them for mulch | The Compleat Home Gardener

Also, some suggestions on usual daffodils to plant now for sprint enjoyment.

Image courtesy Foothills Rails to Trails Coalition

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Pierce County, Foothills Rails to Trails Coalition host trail clean-up

Join other nature lovers on Oct. 25 to clean up the Foothills Trail.

A photo of The Gateway Concert Band’s Christmas show last year. Photo courtesy Susan Evans

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Gateway Concert Band presents free “We Need a Little Christmas” concert

The concert will also be a celebration of the director’s 75th birthday.

Kent-based Rainier Youth Choirs has open enrollment this month for the upcoming season. COURTESY PHOTO, Rainier Youth Choirs

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Rainier Youth Choirs perform in South King County and beyond

In its 19th season, the 2-12th grade youth choir provides space and opportunities for singers, allowing them to…

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

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Common problems, and easy solutions, for fall bulb planting | The Compleat Home Gardener

Plant yourself a spring surprise this month.

I hope DJ had a good day at work — he certainly brightened mine up. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Tales from the Trail, Part III: All the small things

It’s the little things in life.

Last year's Hungry Housewives' craft show completely filled the Glacier Middle School gym, with some vendors spilling outside. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Hungry Housewives host 11th annual craft show

Some proceeds go to the Friends of the Carbon Canyon to help lobby for rebuilding the Carbon River/Fairfax…