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    Life
    I hope DJ had a good day at work — he certainly brightened mine up. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Tales from the Trail, Part III: All the...
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 9, 2025 11:20 am

    It’s the little things in life.

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    Last year's Hungry Housewives' craft show completely filled the Glacier Middle School gym, with some vendors spilling outside. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Hungry Housewives host 11th annual craft show
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 8, 2025 11:00 am

    Some proceeds go to the Friends of the Carbon Canyon to help lobby for rebuilding the Carbon River/Fairfax bridge.

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    Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”
    It’s time to restyle your porch plants |...
    October 1, 2025 1:00 pm

    And don’t go crazy pruning your traditional hydrangeas.

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    Maris Farms’ Haunted Woods has something thrilling for everyone — if you’re brave enough. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Halloween happenings on the Plateau
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 1, 2025 10:30 am

    The spooky season is upon us — which means the Plateau comes alive with everything from family fall fun to…

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    Zeke Adam, Enumclaw Middle School
    The quiet house on Lorraine Street | Places...
    October 1, 2025 10:00 am

    Zeke Adam remembers his childhood home.

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    Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”
    If you want a colorful spring, now’s the...
    September 26, 2025 10:30 am

    And start cutting back those tender bulbs before the first frost.

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    Photos by Ray Miller-Still 
The fall is a scary fun time on the Plateau — make sure to get lost in Thomasson Family Farms’ corn maze, find inspiration at the Crystal Quilters’ annual showcase, and go all out trick-or-treating in Enumclaw.
    At A Glance Community Calendar | October 2025
    September 26, 2025 10:25 am

    Don’t miss beer, barbeque, and brats this weekend, or Witches Night Out later in the month!

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    The Black Diamond cemetery. Photo courtesy the city of Black Diamond
    Black Diamond cemetery ranked 30th in national survey
    By Ray Miller-Still • September 23, 2025 2:15 pm

    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...
    September 22, 2025 3:30 pm

    Voting round ends Oct. 8.

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    Marianne Binetti, “The Compleat Home Gardener”
    Tips for vegetable harvesting | The Compleat Home...
    September 17, 2025 1:00 pm

    Also, make sure to fertilize your lawn — a well-fed fall lawn wakes up earlier in the spring.

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    Daisey and Darla, two micro-mini Scottish Highland cows, had to be walked across the bridge to become part of a the local Heritage Farm School’s Montessori program. Photo courtesy Tara Twiggs
Daisey and Darla, two micro-mini Scottish Highland cows, had to be walked across the bridge to become part of a the local Heritage Farm School’s Montessori program. Photo courtesy Tara Twiggs
    Tales from the Trail, Part II: It’s a...
    By Ray Miller-Still • September 17, 2025 9:30 am

    Have you seen the cows? Eagles? How about the five-foot-something raccoon?

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    Photo courtesy Pierce County
The Spiketon Ditch Bridge closed in November 2023, cutting off Buckley (and eventually, Enumclaw) recreationalists from accessing the vast majority of the Foothills Trail.
    Pierce County to celebrate Spiketon Bridge opening
    By Ray Miller-Still • September 11, 2025 10:00 am

    An organized walk and two bike rides will take you to the Sept. 13 party.

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    Photo courtesy Enumclaw Plateau Farmer’s Market
    Enumclaw Plateau Farmer’s Market third in “state choice”...
    By Ray Miller-Still • September 10, 2025 2:00 pm

    Thousands of people support the market every year — which could be enough to boost Enumclaw into regionals by Sept. 30.

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