Maris Farms’ Haunted Woods has something thrilling for everyone — if you’re brave enough. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Halloween happenings on the Plateau

The spooky season is upon us — which means the Plateau comes alive with everything from family fall…

Zeke Adam, Enumclaw Middle School

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The quiet house on Lorraine Street | Places of Identity

Zeke Adam remembers his childhood home.

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

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If you want a colorful spring, now’s the time to plant bulbs | The Compleat Home Gardener

And start cutting back those tender bulbs before the first frost.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still 
The fall is a scary fun time on the Plateau — make sure to get lost in Thomasson Family Farms’ corn maze, find inspiration at the Crystal Quilters’ annual showcase, and go all out trick-or-treating in Enumclaw.

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At A Glance Community Calendar | October 2025

Don’t miss beer, barbeque, and brats this weekend, or Witches Night Out later in the month!

The Black Diamond cemetery. Photo courtesy the city of Black Diamond

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Black Diamond cemetery ranked 30th in national survey

A Choice Mutual survey looked for the best “hidden cemeteries” across the country.

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Best of the Plateau 2025: Vote for your favorites today!

Voting round ends Oct. 8.

Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”

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Tips for vegetable harvesting | The Compleat Home Gardener

Also, make sure to fertilize your lawn — a well-fed fall lawn wakes up earlier in the spring.

Daisey and Darla, two micro-mini Scottish Highland cows, had to be walked across the bridge to become part of a the local Heritage Farm School’s Montessori program. Photo courtesy Tara Twiggs
Daisey and Darla, two micro-mini Scottish Highland cows, had to be walked across the bridge to become part of a the local Heritage Farm School’s Montessori program. Photo courtesy Tara Twiggs

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Tales from the Trail, Part II: It’s a zoo out there

Have you seen the cows? Eagles? How about the five-foot-something raccoon?

Photo courtesy Pierce County
The Spiketon Ditch Bridge closed in November 2023, cutting off Buckley (and eventually, Enumclaw) recreationalists from accessing the vast majority of the Foothills Trail.

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Pierce County to celebrate Spiketon Bridge opening

An organized walk and two bike rides will take you to the Sept. 13 party.

Photo courtesy Enumclaw Plateau Farmer’s Market

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Enumclaw Plateau Farmer’s Market third in “state choice” competition

Thousands of people support the market every year — which could be enough to boost Enumclaw into regionals…

Marianne Binetti, "The Complete Home Gardener"

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This is the prime time to fertilize your yard | Binetti

Fall plant food slowly release nutrients into the soil, keeping it healthy all winter long.

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 invites young singers for 19th season

South King County singers grades 2-12 can join now, with rehearsals beginning Sept. 15.

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The Foothills Trail bridge went from a fun way to add recreation into the lives of Plateau residents into a lifeline, as hundreds, if not more, of people are using the bridge in some capacity to detour around the White River Bridge closure.

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Tales from the Trail: Vignettes of disrupted lives from the White River Bridge closure

I talked to about a dozen people on the Foothills Trail about how the bridge closure is affecting…