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King County is aiming to purchase these parcels outside Enumclaw to keep them farmland, instead of being developed. Screenshot

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County conservation funds allocated to the Plateau

The county is hoping to use $5.5 million to protect local farmland outside Enumclaw and expand the Kanaskat…

A map of Enumclaw’s various precincts. Map courtesy King County

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Election certified: Gamblin won Enumclaw, Black Diamond; BD support for school bond falls

Check out what areas voted for which candidate in the last general election.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still
December is packed with Christmas and other holiday-related activities on the Plateau; here’s a photo from last year’s Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade.

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At A Glance | December 2023

Donate some toys to the Plateau Kids Network and watch the upcoming Christmas Parade!

Enumclaw School District Director No. 3 Tyson Gamblin has is just 129 votes ahead of challenger Vivian Cadematori; votes will continue to be counted until Nov. 28.

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Gamblin/Cadematori race tightens after election night

The challenger made a 2-point jump since Nov. 7, but she is still behind by 129 votes for…

Did you remember to vote today? Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Election update; Tyson, Mason, and Stouffer still lead in Enumclaw School Board race | Nov. 9

Not much changed after more ballots were counted on the second day after the election.

Five Flock Safety Automatic License Plate Readers now line well-traveled roads in Black Diamond to help officers identify stolen vehicles or cars involved in suspected crimes. Photo courtesy Flock Safety

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Black Diamond license plate readers help recover four vehicles, assist in homicide investigation

Police Chief Kiblinger said the first 60 days of the program have been a “great success”.

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Stewart, Mason talk trust, test scores, and bonds in ESD board director race

They both believe the Board can do more to be transparent and accountable and that test scores aren’t…

The city of Enumclaw held its annual tree lighting in front of City Hall late last November; here is a previously unpublished photo of a choir singing on the front steps of City Hall. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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At A Glance | November 2023 | Update

Don’t forget to buy tickets to the Nov. 4 wine walk orregister your float for the upcoming Santa…

Enumclaw School District Board Director Tyson Gamblin and challenger Vivian Cadematori.

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ESD Board general election just around the corner

Part 1 in this two part series looks at the race between two high-profile residents: Tyson Gamblin and…

Construction on a water treatment "vault" in Black Diamond is the first step to building two roundabouts on SR 169. The construction is supposed to last for two and a half years. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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SR 169 to see heavy construction for the next six years

Black Diamond has kicked off a project to create two roundabouts to the north of the city; after,…

Photo by Ray Miller-Still
The Enumclaw School District might have a hard time meeting the 60% approval requirement for their bond measure on Nov. 7, since the new bond doesn’t fund a Black Diamond elementary school.

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Enumclaw School District bond vote just weeks away

But can it reach a supermajority of support without a Black Diamond elementary?

Fall on the Plateau is full of family-fun activities. Pictured is an unpublished photo from last year’s Enumclaw Cole Street Trick-Or-Treat event. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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At A Glance | October 2023

Don’t miss out on local pumpkin patches and haunted houses!

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Who won “Best Of”? Here are the 2023 results

Congrats to all the winners and runners-up — you all make the Plateau “the best”.