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Property values leapt again in Enumclaw Plateau last year

Enumclaw saw an average increase of 28.5 percent; Black Diamond, a 26.8 percent increase.

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Josie and Ty Jacobs, Buckley residents, are state rodeo champions in Team Roping. Next, they’ll be competing on a worldwide stage.

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Brother-sister Buckley duo are state champs in Team Roping

The rodeo wranglers are now training to compete at nationals in Wyoming.

EHS junior Zoey Ryan was recently honored with a "best in show" win at the school's annual National Art Honor Society event. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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EHS’ Zoey Ryan awarded “best in show” during district art competition

The junior was honored for her compilation titled, “Beauty has no measure”.

From the top of the Mt. Peak fire tower, this farmhouse peaks out through the foliage. Photo by Alex Bruell.

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Public opinion wanted on tree clearing, improved views from Mt. Peak lookout tower

The view from the tower is less than spectacular — that could change in the future, if locals…

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Housing First: Special podcast series on King County’s Health Through Housing program

Special podcast series.

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King County’s unemployment rate at all-time low

The Employment Security Department recorded an unemployment rate of 1.9% in the county.

If you have chickens, ducks, or other birds at home, one of the best ways to protect them is to separate them from wild birds. Image courtesy Public Health Insider

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Bird flu in Washington can harm backyard poultry and wild birds | Public Health Insider

Ducks found with the virus were recently found in Seattle and Bellevue.

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Briefly | June 1

A misleading headline, a letter correction, and a meeting update.

Hayton Farms Berries was one of the many vendors that attended last year's Enumclaw Farmers Market. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw Plateau Farmer’s Market back for Year 4

Here’s what you can expect today and for the rest of the season.

Long-time Enumclaw City Clerk Maureen Burwell is retiring, with her last day being June 3. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw city council updates: golf course, community center, sewer mains, and a retirement

Additionally, a pickleball court planned for McFarland Park has been scratched.

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Buckley, Black Diamond police blotter | April 1 – May 21

A naked man at a skate park, a suspect hiding under a porch, and an intoxicated defendant.

Flaming Geyser is one of several state parks in the Plateau area that you can visit for free during a free state park day. Image courtesy Washington State Parks

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Next free state park days are June 11, June 12 and June 19 | Washington State Parks

Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day by visiting a local state park.

The Washington state Supreme Court denied review of a lawsuit against Black Diamond, upholding a lower court's ruling that the city council, not Mayor Carol Benson, has the power to hire and fire legal counsel.

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State Supreme Court declines review of Black Diamond case over unpaid lawyer fees

The case could go to trial, or the city could settle, as it has in a related case.