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    Black Diamond
    Photo courtesy Enumclaw Plateau Historical Museum 
This 1899 photograph of the recently-completed Norhtern Pacific Railway bridge over the White River looks south from Enumclaw toward Buckley. It was taken by W. S. Walbridge of Slaughter; his lower right inscription reads, “White River Bridge and Bridge Crew, Cascade Division. N.P.R.R.” Boise Creek can be seen to the left of the railroad trestle.
    Bridging history: A timeline of the Plateau’s important...
    By Bill Kombol Guest Columnist • October 29, 2025 1:00 pm

    There’s a lot of history to the Green River and White River bridges.

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    The Enumclaw School District offices. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District
    ESD labels 43-acres as “surplus” in anticipation of...
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 24, 2025 4:00 pm

    Selling the land would help fund construction of an elementary school in Black Diamond’s Ten Trails neighborhood.

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    The Plateau gets jumps straight into the holiday spirit as soon as the last ghost wails its final "boo" on Halloween. Between the holiday markets, tree lightings, wine walks and galas, there's something for everyone to enjoy this month. Here are photos from last year's Enumclaw Chamber Wine Walk, the Winter Stoke Party, and the Danish Sisterhood Bazaar. Photos by Ray Miller-Still
    At A Glance Community Calendar | November 2025
    October 22, 2025 3:00 pm

    It might be getting colder, but the Plateau’s holiday events are just warming up.

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    Enumclaw School District Director Julianne DeShayes and challenger Tara Cochran
    Meet your school board candidates: Julianne DeShayes and...
    October 21, 2025 12:20 pm

    Incumbent DeShayes and challenger Cochran are vying for the Enumclaw School District Director No. 2 seat.

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    Enumclaw School District Board Director Paul Fisher and challenger Malia Ebner.
    Meet your school board candidates: Paul Fisher and...
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 21, 2025 12:10 pm

    Incumbent Fisher and challenger Ebner are vying for the Enumclaw School District Director No. 5 seat.

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    The Green River bridge was built in 1932. It’s also called the Kummer Bridge and the Dan Evans Bridge. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Green River bridge repairs complete
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 14, 2025 12:30 pm

    The bridge closed Sept. 15, and it was expected to reopen in a month.

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    The Enumclaw School District district offices. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District
    ESD, Oakpointe nearing elementary school funding deal
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 10, 2025 11:30 am

    The district would sell 40-acres for $40 million, and Oakpointe will finance a further $25 million in development mitigation fees.

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    Image by artiom.photo/stock.adobe.com
    Black Diamond council bans marijuana — again
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 8, 2025 10:15 am

    Months after the council was about to zone for a potential store, new elected officials changed course.

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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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    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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    An exact date for when the Green River bridge will re-opened has not been announced, but the overall goal is within a month. Photo courtesy WSDOT
    Repairs to close Green River Bridge for a...
    By Ray Miller-Still • September 15, 2025 9:15 am

    With the White River bridge also closed, this further limits how Enumclaw residents leave the Plateau.

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