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One of three drafts for a possible pickleball facility located off River Avenue in Buckley that has been presented to the city council. Image courtesy the city of Buckley

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Buckley council to take more time to discuss possible pickleball court

A grant that would help fund the proposed project has moved its application date to at least the…

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Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-08, far left) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Undersecretary Xochitl Torres Small (center), try Fantello Creamery’s Filomena cheese during an April 4 visit.

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Two local farms received federal grants to expand cheese, simple syrup production

Fantello Creamery and Simple Goodness Sisters will be using the funds to help expand production and hire help

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Plateau police blotter | March 11 – April 6

Numerous DUIs in Buckley, nuisance 911 calls in Enumclaw, and a downed stop sign in Black Diamond.

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At A Glance | April 2023

Make sure you save the dates for the various Plateau egg hunts.

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The Enumclaw Pickleball Association has grown quite a bit since it organized a few years ago. Back in 2020, when this photo was taken, it had about 100 players. Now their Facebook page (facebook.com/groups/1441045822715910/) sports 361 participants.

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Pickleball group proposes covered courts in Buckley

The last chance to publicly comment on the $2 million proposal is during the March 28 council meeting.

The Department of Natural Resources recommends taking actions in various zones around your home to protect it from wildfires. Image courtesy Department of Natural Resources

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DNR hosts wildfire and disaster info fair in Wilkeson

Sign up for the Wildfire Ready Neighbors program to keep your home and neighborhood safe.

Linder has been charged with unlawful possession of an incendiary device, unlawful possession of a short-barreled rifle, unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree, and malicious mischief in the third degree.

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Buckley man arrested; officers find IEDs and loaded rifle

Police were called when Donald Andrew Linder shot at his neighbors house with a pellet gun. He’s being…

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Have questions about youth substance abuse? Talk to the Tall Cop

The Enumclaw School District is hosting Wellness Night Part II on March 28.

Sen. Phil Fortunato (R-31) represents the cities of Auburn, Bonney Lake, Edgewood, Enumclaw, Wilkeson, and Sumner. Image courtesy Phil Fortunato

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Fortunato hosts Buckley town hall

The meeting is March 15, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

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Buckley residents injured in three-car crash

Three people were sent to Good Samaritan Hospital.

A graph showing how Enumclaw property taxes are distributed. Image courtesy King County

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond sees double-digit property tax increases.

On the other side of the White River, Buckley only saw a 1.4% increase in its residents’ taxes.

A ranger leads a snowshoe program in the Paradise area. Snowshoe programs are available in the spring.
Photo courtesy National Park Service

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Mount Rainier seeks housing to lease for staff | Mount Rainier National Park

The new program will support park employees during the 2023 peak season.

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Plateau police blotter | Jan. 29 – Feb. 8

A death threat in Buckley, an (attempted) fire in Enumclaw, and a car vs. utility poll collision in…