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    Life
    If you're looking to beat the heat, the Green River may be a good place to cool off as it flows through Flaming Geyser State Park. File photo by Kevin Hanson
    Looking to beat the heat while exploring nature?...
    By Ray Miller-Still • July 12, 2024 11:00 am

    There are many state parks on the Plateau – here are just a few.

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    Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"
    It’s blueberry week — but watch out for...
    July 11, 2024 11:30 am

    Plus, some tips on poppies.

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    Photo courtesy Joell Quintus
Former Plateau resident Sammy Steele has six local performances coming up in July and August.
    Country-alternative artist Sammy Steele booked for multiple Plateau...
    By Emily Lewis Contributor • July 9, 2024 9:00 am

    Steele’s fame is growing, but his Plateau performances feels like coming home.

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    Photos by Vic Wright
Stars and Stripes dominated Cole Street last Thursday for the local Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fourth of July Parade, inviting residents from all around the Plateau to celebrate their country’s independence.
    An exhilarating Independence Day cavalcade | Slideshow
    July 8, 2024 4:00 pm

    Some photos from the annual Fourth of July parade last week.

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    The carnival rides at the King County Fair are always a hit. Photo by Joshua Solorzano
    King County Fair is back, and is looking...
    By Max Burchi • July 5, 2024 11:00 am

    The oldest fair west of the Mississippi is open for business July 11-14 at the Enumclaw Expo Center

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    Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"
    Garden patriotism — celebrate the holiday with these...
    July 3, 2024 1:00 pm

    How to get some red, white, and blue into your gardens.

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    Know your city’s fireworks ordinances before celebrating Independence...
    By Ray Miller-Still • July 3, 2024 9:00 am

    All fireworks are banned in unincorporated King County, but your cities have different rules.

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    Photos by Ray Miller-Still, Vic Wright, and Josh Solorzano
July is one of — if not the most — busiest month on the Plateau, with the Fourth of July Parade, the King County Fair (pictured here with the Canine Stars act), the Scottish Highland Games, and so much more.
    At A Glance | July 2024 Community Calendar
    By Ray Miller-Still • June 26, 2024 11:00 am

    Everything from free park concerts to the King County Fair is coming to the Plateau this month.

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    Crystal Mountain’s gondola is only one of the resort’s summer activities. Photo courtesy Crystal Mountain
    Crystal Mountain summer season opens with daily shuttle...
    June 25, 2024 12:30 pm

    This shuttle service allows guests to skip the new timed reservation system in the park.

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    Marianne Binetti, "The Compleat Home Gardener"
    Hanging baskets and hummingbird care | The Compleat...
    June 25, 2024 10:00 am

    Support your local pollinators with these plants.

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    Image courtesy Public Health Insider
    Four steps to stay safe from wildfire smoke...
    June 24, 2024 2:45 pm

    It’s not your imagination — air quality in the summer is getting worse.

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    Photo by Ashley Britschgi
Billy Clinkingbeard after his ninth “All Around Logger” win last year with his wife Baratyah and children Liam and Mia.
    Clinkingbeard: Loving father, devoted son guns for 10th...
    By Emily Lewis Freelancer • June 19, 2024 10:40 am

    The Log Show is scheduled for June 29 with a parade at 10 a.m. and events starting at noon; finalists compete on June 30.

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    Ada Limon is will be visiting Mount Rainier National Park as a part of her signature project “You are Here: Poetry in Parks.” Photo courtesy Ada Limon
    U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón to visit Rainier
    June 18, 2024 1:30 pm

    Come see the 24th Poet Laureate on Friday, June 21 at 5 p.m. at Paradise.

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