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Heroics from Jorge Polanco and Julio Rodriguez lead M’s past Tigers in Game 2

Polanco’s two homers got the momentum going, but Julio pushed it over the top.

Julio Rodriguez raises his arms after scoring on a home run. Photo credit: Ben Van Houten / Seattle Mariners

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Mariners’ offense falls flat in extras as they lose ALDS game 1

Julio Rodriguez and Cal Raleigh were the only Mariners to record base hits in 3-2 loss.

Luke Raley and Jorge Polanco stand beside each other during the scrimmage at T-Mobile Park. Photo credit Ben VanHouten/Seattle Mariners

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Seattle Mariners host public scrimmage ahead of postseason

The first of two public scrimmages saw a franchise legend in right field.

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Jim Holyan howling in the Idaho backcountry. It’s all in the diaphragm, he says.

Business

“I was a Middle-aged Wolfman”: New book recounts local’s efforts to bring wolves back to Idaho

Jim Holyan had many adventures while tracking, trapping, and tagging wolves.

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…

Local Jalen Johansen of Johansen Construction, a self-described fan of “anything with two wheels,” hopes he can construct a new pump track in Buckley. Submitted image

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Nonprofit planning pump track in Buckley

Jalen Johansen will be raising money and applying for grants to break ground by the coming spring.

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Need help with a disaster loan? The SBA is in town

Business owners can meet with a Small Business Administration official in Enumclaw or Buckley to go over eligibility…

Guy F. Atkinson Construction workers moving a steel beam manufactured by Farwest Fabrication, owned by Enumclaw local Brie Crites. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Meet the locals who are helping repair the White River Bridge

Farwest Fabrication owner Brie Crites is proud that her work is critical to restoring her community’s livelihood.

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A photo from the seizure and a photo showing carfentanil’s lethality.

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Law enforcement seizes over 50,000 carfentanil pills bound for Puget Sound region

A Federal Way officer was a lead investigator on this case.

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.

Screenshot of the letter Gov. Bob Ferguson sent to the federal Office of Disaster Recover and Resilience.

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Plateau businesses can now apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans

The Enumclaw and Buckley economy has suffered since the White River bridge closed in August.

Auburn Police Chief Mark Caillier, right, administers the Oath of Honor to (from left) Sgt. Nate Fry and Patrol Commander Jason Blake. Photo courtesy of the Auburn Police Department

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Pair of promotions at the Auburn Police Department, including Enumclaw local

Jason Blake is now a Patrol Commander at the APD.