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Photos by Ray Miller-Still School is starting and the weather is cooling down, heralding the end of summer. Still, there are several activities for families to get into this month, from the Enumclaw Expo Center’s new BBQ, Bews, and Brats festival to the annual Viking Feast at the Danish Hall and Black Diamond’s Labor Days celebration. Pictured are some photos from last year’s Labor Days event.

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At A Glance | September 2023

Fall fun for everyone on the Plateau.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Plateau residents have turned out to beautify Enumclaw and Buckley for six years — here are some photos from the inaugural event, featuring Enumclaw mayor Jan Molinaro cleaning up Veterans Memorial Park and Buckley volunteers taking care of the plants in front of the Youth Center.

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It’s time to beautify the Plateau

The 6th annual event aims to honor the world-wide Day of Service on Sept. 11.

Buckley Fire Department Volunteers. Left to right top row Lieutenant Lucas Ross, Lieutenant Jody Lovejoy, Lieutenant. Brian Rucshner, Firefighter Dave Riggsby, Captain Angie Riggsby, Lieutenant Adam Gallion, Firefighter Rick Haulet, Lieutenant Erik Brandenburger, Firefighter Beck Hannon, Lieutenant Mike Williamson, Firefighter Connor Smith, Lieutenant Emilie Wagner, Lieutenant Jacob Wagner, and Assistant Chief Johan Olson. Left to right bottom row Firefighter Stephen Bair, Chief Eric Skogen, Chaplain Lori Noel, Firefighter Krystal Robbins, Firefighter Cooper Chesley, and Firefighter Haley Armstrong. Photo Courtesy of Eric Skogen

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Buckley Fire Department is 90% volunteer-run

While many volunteers love the area they serve, turnover is high and response times can be slow

Photo by Joshua Solorzano/Sound Publishing Maxine Glaze at her home in Enumclaw, Washington.

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At 102, she attributes her long life to God

Maxine moved to Enumclaw in 1975, and she likes it here so much, she suspects it was God’s…

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Foothills Bridge segments in place

The “Network Arch” was installed on Aug. 17

Photo By Joshua Solorzano//Sound Publishing Bill Connell poses for a portrait the week of his 100th birthday.

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At 100, love and family are what Bill cares for

William V. Connell been around the block, living during the great depression and serving in WWII

Rep. Kim Schrier opens up the food locker at The Market to reveal a bag of fresh food. The Market plans to open up five additional lockers in several communities in east Pierce County by the end of the year to better support those who are experiencing any level of food insecurity. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Food lockers soon to be available in Wilkeson, Carbonado

The Market is expanding its food access solution for communities in food deserts as Rep. Kim Schrier announces…

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Enumclaw, Buckley police blotter

A self-reported arsonist called in a false alarm and other local crime news

A Buckley Firefighter training with the jaws of life and another photo of a firefighter practicing putting out a car fire for training. Photo Courtesy of Buckley Fire Department

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Buckley fire department expects to put levy lid lift on upcoming ballot

Buckley Fire Department has had to do more with less, so they plan to propose a levy lid…

Courtesy of Courtney Brunell Proposed Buckley McDonald’s design.

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McDonald’s could swoop into Buckley and generate taxes

Buckley might welcome a McDonald’s, which could generate much tax revenue

Photos by Ray Miller-Still August is a busy month on the Plateau, with sunflower festivals at Maris Farms and Thomasson Family Farm and the Pro Rodeo at the Enumclaw Expo Center. Pictured is a photo from Maris Farms last year.

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At A Glance | August 2023

Make sure you visit Thomasson Family Farm and Maris Farms for their sunflower festivals

A screenshot from a Buckley City Council study session packet, which included a rendering of what a trailhead pavilion could look like. Screenshot

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Buckley discusses possible trailhead and plaza pavilion

The Foothills Rails-to-Trails Coalition updated the Buckley City Council with a design plus a planning study

Stick and Stone’s new green roof during construction. Photo courtesy of Jolene Moorehouse.

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Sticks and Stones builds Buckley’s first green roof

A more expensive, but more environmentally friendly roof