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Photo courtesy Culpepper & Merriweather Circus Leo Acton has been a clown since 1998, and has been with the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus for a decade.

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Culpepper Merriweather Circus returns to Buckley

Gather under the big tent at the Buckley Eagles’ lot on June 4 to watch some amazing juggling,…

Logan Tubbs

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Buckley Kiwanis Students of the Month | May 2024

Logan Tubbs and Logan Esterly were honored by their teachers this month.

Photos courtesy Ashley Britschgi (Log Show); The Gateway Concert Band; and Flashes by Lor Photography / facebook.com/FlashesByLorPhotography There are so many events on the Plateau in June, it’s hard to keep track! The Log Show (pictured here is Bo Carlson trying to chop through the a small log) is always a big draw, and the Gateway Concert Band is hosting its annual “Name Those Tunes” concert for the 25th year. Finally, the Culpepper & Merriweather circus is back in town in Buckley.

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At A Glance | June 2024 Community Calendar

From circus to Log Show, the Plateau has a cornucopia of events to choose from this month.

A wreath placed at the XXX memorial at Enumclaw’s Veterans Memorial Park during a Memorial Day service in 2022. Photo by Ray Miller-Still A wreath placed at the Black Hawk memorial at Enumclaw’s Veterans Memorial Park during a Memorial Day service in 2022. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Veteran news: Memorial Day services, local inducted into national “In Memory” program

There are services this Sunday and Monday, plus a ceremony for resident Sadao James Hilario on June 15.

Courtesy photo Twenty-nine White River School District fourth and fifth graders recently participated in the first Battle of the Books showdown since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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WRSD elementary students fight for local Battle of the Books championship

This year’s winners were the Baconaters.

Washington’s Legislative District 5 will have a crowded primary with five people running for the No. 2 position. Screenshot from the Secretary of State

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Who is on the primary ballot? Filing week ends

A new legislative map means that conservative Enumclaw might be represented by a Democrat come January 2025.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still and Kevin Hanson Last weekend’s sun was perfect for heading to Maris Farms’ final Baby Animals and Blooms Days, which ran on weekends from April 27 through Mother’s Day. The farm always has something to offer kids and families, but the annual springtime event brings out baby animals to pet and fields of flowers to frolic through. Pictured is Emma and her older sister Eleanor sniffing the last of the tulips available for picking; Lyric speeding down the Mega Slide; and Adrienne Stuart and son Charlie sharing the feeding duties with one of the farm’s 8-week-old Nigerian Dwarf Goats, which was a new offer this year.

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Tiptoeing through tulips and cuddling some kids | Slideshow

Maris Farms’ Baby Animals and Blooms event is over, but if you missed it, make sure to check…

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Former astronaut Dr. Tammy Jernigan speaking at White River School District’s Mountain Meadow Elementary school about her time in space.

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Astronaut Tammy Jernigan visits Mountain Meadow Elementary

Elementary schoolers asked her questions about the five times she went to space: here are her answers.

A screenshot of the EMS levy lid lift measure on the August primary ballot.

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Buckley voters to decide on EMS levy lift this August

The levy lid lift would bring the 30 cent tax rate (per $1,000 in assessed property value) up…

Photos by Ray Miller-Still Maris Farm’s annual Buds and Baby Blooms starts on April 27, and continues on weekends until May 12. As the name suggests, there will be a field on tulips (which you can even cut and take home), baby animals to pet, and other staple farm events and activities. Here are some photos from last year’s event.

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At A Glance | May 2024

Maris’ Baby Animals and Blooms starts at the end of April, there are two plant sales, and don’t…

Image courtesywww.lithionrecycle.com A few examples of which items around your home might use a lithium-ion battery. Please note that only rechargeable items that use lithium batteries can be recycled; any items that require a plug-in cord cannot be recycled at the upcoming event.

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In the middle of spring cleaning? Here’s where to recycle your used lithium batteries

These batteries are known to catch fire or explode when mishandled; here’s how you can dispose of them…

Photo Courtesy of Eric Skogen The city of Buckley’s fire department consists of four full-time fighters, and the rest are volunteers. If voters approve a EMS levy lid lift, the city hopes to hire an additional full-time first responder.

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Buckley residents should expect EMS levy measure on August ballot

The primary election will see a measure to raise the levy rate from 30 cents to 50 cents.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still Last year was the Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Rainier Run 5K, which is coming again on April 13. After running the 5K, there will be a block party with a beer garden, kids activities, and more.

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At A Glance | April 2024

There are still egg hunts this weekend, plus the upcoming election, the Rainier 5K, and more!