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The Gateway Concert Band hosts its annual Name Those Tunes concerts every June. Submitted photo

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Name Those Tunes returns to the Plateau

The annual summer event is hosted by the Gateway Concert Band, which has been playing music as a…

Enumclaw City Hall’s administration offices. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw council to consider Enumclaw City Hall, staff building interior renovations

A budget amendment is on the councils May 11 consent agenda.

Williamson started working at Black Diamond in 2007, and filled many positions, from the Economic Development Director, the Executive Director of Engineering Services/Economic Development Director, and the Master Development Review Team (MDRT) leader overseeing the Ten Trails neighborhood development while also being the Community Development Department at the same time. Photo courtesy city of Black Diamond

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Former Black Diamond employee under investigation for years of alleged unapproved overtime

Former MDRT lead Andy Williamson often recorded two hours of overtime per day for nearly a decade. Developer…

The I-405/Renton to Bellevue Widening and Express Toll Lanes Project. Photo provided by the Washington Department of Transportation

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Southbound I-405 to close May 8-11

All lanes of southbound I-405 will be closed this weekend near Renton and Bellevue.

Former Rep. Eric Robertson died from undisclosed causes on May 1. Courtesy photo

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Former Rep. Eric Robertson dies

The Washington state Republican grew up in Buckley and represented the Plateau from 1995 to 1998 and again…

Dr. Mark Wenzel and Dr. Wade Barringer

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ESD announces superintendent finalists, will host two public forums

The Enumclaw School District has announced its superintendent finalists, and your opportunity to meet them in a public…

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410 open between Enumclaw and Greenwater after crash | UPDATE

The highway was closed for about 45 minutes.

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Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia.

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Lawsuit filed over WA police and firefighter pension fund

Retired police officers and firefighters in Washington, including former Congressman Dave Reichert, sued the state April 30 to…

The Enumclaw City Chambers. File photo

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It’s filing week – here’s how you can announce your candidacy for public office

Most local offices in Enumclaw, Black Diamond, and Buckley are not up for re-election this year.

The White River overflowed its banks on Dec. 10, closing SR 410 between Enumclaw and Greenwater. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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WSDOT and NPS looking for input on SR 410 flood risk plan | National Park Service

After last Decembers flooding event, the National Park System wants to install two engineered log structures to prevent…

Students at the AGRIventure event at the Enumclaw Expo can explore 13 interactive exhibits showcasing everything from farming, animal care, and technology. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Expo Center

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Expo Center opens to students to explore the world of agriculture

The inaugural AGRIventure event aims to encourage a new generation of agriculturalists.

Make sure to head to Maris Farms on May 2-3, or 9-10 for the annual Baby Animals and Blooms event. These are photos from 2025. Photos by Ray Miller-Still

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At A Glance | May 2026 Community Calendar

The warm weather brings many events to the Plateau.

The Simple Goodness Sister's annual Old Fashioned Fest is May 16. Courtesy photo

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Old Fashioned Fest returns to Wilkeson soda shop

The Simple Goodness Sisters is kicking off the spring season with the classic cocktail.