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    Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"
    How to avoid garden scares | The Compleat...
    September 25, 2024 11:00 am

    Some tips on how to avoid having a yard nightmare.

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    Susan Thode. Courtesy photo
    Local counselor’s book targets mental health for teens
    By Drew Dotson For the Courier-Herald • September 24, 2024 9:13 am

    Susan Thode is a licensed mental health professional who published “Riptide.”

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    My first Marble Queen Pothos, named Frida. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    Plants are the new pets: Bringing some lively...
    By Bailey Josie • September 21, 2024 9:30 am

    For people who may be new to house plants or those who want a way to help spruce up their living space, here are a few tips.

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    Gamers face off in a match of “Tekken” at PAX. Photo by Bailey Jo Josie/Sound Publishing.
    PAX West: Highlighting local games, charities
    By Bailey Josie • September 18, 2024 4:50 pm

    It has been 20 years since the Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) first made landfall in the Pacific Northwest. Since then,…

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    Despite the damp, dozens of volunteers were spread out around the Plateau last Saturday for the annual Beautify Enumclaw and Beautify Buckley events to make their cities shine - or at least have less weeds in the well-visited green spaces. Pictured is Kaitlynn Solbrack tossing weeds into a trash bag with sister Kaili and parents Jennifer and Johnathan at the Enumclaw Bull; EHS football players Brody Hardersen and Dylan Swanson clearing out ivy and sticker bushes with the rest of the team at the Enumclaw Golf Course; and McCoy and Wyatt Chrag taking a (well earned) snack break at the Foothills Trail memorial lot. Photos by Ray Miller-Still
    Volunteers clean up the ‘Claw
    September 16, 2024 3:30 pm

    Despite the damp, dozens of volunteers were spread out around the Plateau last Saturday for the annual Beautify Enumclaw and…

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    Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"
    The season is changing – you can change...
    September 4, 2024 12:00 pm

    September is a good time to look at what you’d like to achieve for the coming fall.

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    In an effort to strengthen King County’s cultural sector and increasing public access to arts, heritage, science, public art and historic preservation education and experiences, 4Culture and Doors Open will bring funding to local non-profit organizations in 2025 and beyond. Susan Point. “Northwind Fishing Weir Legend”, 1997. Carved and painted cedar with cast concrete. Green River Trail, Tukwila, WA. King County Public Art Collection. Photo: joefreemanjunior.com
    Doors Open brings millions of dollars to arts...
    By Bailey Josie • September 2, 2024 1:30 pm

    With a minimum of 25% of funding to go to areas outside of Seattle, Doors Open will strengthen public acces to art, heritage, science and historic preservation.

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    The local square dancing club is also starting up and hosting classes on Sept. 17. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    At A Glance | September 2024 Community Calendar
    August 28, 2024 12:00 pm

    The Black Diamond Labor Days festival is just around the corner, plus the Expo Center’s BBQ and Brats event, Beautify Enumclaw and Buckley, and more.

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    Kids playing field games during Black Diamond Labor Days. Photo courtesy Debbie Page
    Celebrate Black Diamond’s history at its Labor Day...
    August 28, 2024 11:00 am

    The 77th annual event is Sept. 1 and 2 — with SR 169 closed Monday morning for a parade.

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    Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"
    August is all about pruning | The Compleat...
    August 27, 2024 12:30 pm

    It’s time to cut back those raspberry stalks.

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    Photos by Ray Miller-Still
Maris Farms’ annual Sunflower Days is over for the season — but there’s always next year! The event boasts five acres of sunflowers and zinnias you can walk through, various local arts vendors, and numerous activities for kids and families. Pictured is Easton Williams and Rachel Mead taking flowers to grandma; Charli and Lilah Hetch on the jumping pillow; and Evie Schutt racing some rubber ducks.
    We’ve still got sunny days ahead | Sunflower...
    August 21, 2024 1:30 am

    The annual Maris Farms event is still going on this weekend, Aug. 24 and 25.

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    Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"
    Good golly, some garlic guidance | The Compleat...
    August 20, 2024 12:15 pm

    Marianne Binetti will be attending the Washington State Garlic Fest this Friday.

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    Camping at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park, pictured here, has been restricted to 10 nights in a 30-day period. Photo courtesy Washington State Parks
    New “stay limits” imposed on state parks
    By Kevin Hanson • August 14, 2024 10:00 am

    Now you can only stay 10 nights in a 30-day period at parks like Kanaskat-Palmer.

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