Customers of the Buckley Plateau Market line up in an alley way to receive their orders. Photo courtesy Sean Shands

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Plateau farmers, food producers open REKO market in Buckley

REKO markets are all about getting food fresh from the farm to your table.

Looking east on March 9 from Mundy Loss Road, the years of wear-and-tear on 112th Street East in Buckley are apparent. The city aims to grind and repave nearly a mile of the road from its intersection at Mundy Loss Road to Highway 165. Photo by Alex Bruell

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Buckley council OK’s plan for 112th Street East overlay project

Council also approved a stormwater ordinance, and discussed skatepark safety efforts.

Renton High School, pictured, could end up changing its nickname from “Indians” if a bill is approved in this year’s legislative session. File photo

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Bill would end Native imagery for public schools, teams

30 high schools in Washington affected

Construction expert Will Martin taking some measurement of the siding of a house in Enumclaw's Suntop Farms. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Law firm looks to sue LGI Homes over recent storm damage

Casey Law believes it can prove homes in the Suntop Farm neighborhood were poorly constructed.

Jan. 29, 2021, was the first day of in-person learning for first grade students in the Snoqualmie Valley School District who chose the hybrid learning option. Photo courtesy Snoqualmie Valley School District

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Inslee signs order to get students back in classrooms

The directive requires districts to offer at least two days of on-campus instruction per week for all grades.

Flaming Geyser State Park, one of the many you can visit for free this weekend. Image courtesy Washington State Parks

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Free state parks days this weekend

March 19 is the third of 12 State Parks free days in 2021.

Enumclaw city hall

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Enumclaw council selects two new members

Corrie Frazier and Tom Sauvageau will be sworn in March 22.

Pacific Science Center sign (photo credit: University of Washington)

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Male advocacy group files legal complaint against Pacific Science Center for girl-specific programs

Complaint claims the museum is violating equal protections clause by excluding boys

Barrett Crossley, seen in this family photo, died March 6 after suffering a head injury while skateboarding several days earlier. Photo obtained with permission from an online fundraiser for Barrett's medical expenses.

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Buckley teen’s death inspires helmet ordinance, awareness campaign

Berrett Michael Wirth Crossley’s death prompts outpouring of love, campaign to keep kids safe.

Blotter bug

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Black Diamond police blotter | Feb. 22 – 28

Skateboarding at school, spray painted boat launch, and a 10-year-old computer hacker.

The Pacing Parson, a.k.a Don Stevenson, walking down Cole Street before taking off back to Auburn. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Famed charity walker Stevenson nears end of 300-mile walk for ALS

The Pacing Parson is still going strong, despite his partial blindness.

Screenshot from Gov. Jay Inslee’s press conference March 11, 2021.

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State to expand indoor dining and allow fans in stadiums

Phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s reopening plan will allow businesses to operate at 50% capacity starting March…

Vaccinations taking place. File photo

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CDC updates guidance for those that receive vaccine

New guidance for those that have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have been released by the Centers for…