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Most visitors to the Melmont Ghost Town trail park at a Pierce County entrance. Along the way, hikers discover a former dynamite shed and the standing remains of the Melmont school. The trail leads guests under the towering Fairfax Bridge.

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Get out and hike: a look at three trails south of Carbonado

Hiking trails are scattered throughout the Plateau region, offering a chance for outdoor recreation. Some are flat and…

Reconnect with those around you this Neighbors Night Out

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Reconnect with those around you this Neighbors Night Out

Whether it’s in person or over the internet, this is a good time to check in with one…

Wilkeson gets informational kiosk, will participate in Trails Day

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Wilkeson gets informational kiosk, will participate in Trails Day

This was a first step in highlighting recreational opportunities in the Carbon River Valley.

Safe swimming in COVID times

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Safe swimming in COVID times

Wear a life jacket, sanitize often, and when you’re not swimming — wear a mask.

2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid. Courtesy photo

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2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid | Car review

There’s a reason Honda’s CR-V has been America’s top-selling crossover vehicle over the past 23 years.

2020 Ford Ranger SuperCrew Lariat. Courtesy photo

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2020 Ford Ranger SuperCrew Lariat | Car review

Ford’s venerable compact Ranger pickup went away for a while.

Weekend livestock show fills the void for kids and their animals

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Weekend livestock show fills the void for kids and their animals

You can still live bid at the Expo Center, or, for the first time, bid online.

Washington State Fair cancelled

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Washington State Fair cancelled

COVID-19 outbreak claims another event

Wear your mask, keep your distance | Public Health Insider

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Wear your mask, keep your distance | Public Health Insider

A King County survey shows that more people are wearing masks, but less are social distancing

Enumclaw library materials available with Curbside to Go

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Enumclaw library materials available with Curbside to Go

You can make an appointment on the myLIBRO mobile app or just walk up to the table they…

State Parks announces two new free days in the fall

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State Parks announces two new free days in the fall

These days replace the Spring free day, April 11, and Earth Day, April 22.

Enumclaw High’s graduating class of 2020 was honored with a parade and concert Monday afternoon at the Expo Center. The event was put together in a week, following a phone call from country artist Drew Baldridge. More than 200 vehicles gathered on the midway, filled with grads, family and friends. After Baldridge performed three songs, the crowd was led from the Expo Center by grad Cooper Hanson in a John Deere tractor. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Special events highlight EHS Class of 2020

Hornets had an afternoon graduation parade and concert at the Enumclaw Expo Center, followed by an evening program…

Some areas on Mount Rainier now open to visitors

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Some areas on Mount Rainier now open to visitors

For the most part, only daytime use is being permitted, but back country camping is available.