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Plateau police blotter | Jan. 22 – Feb. 2

Suspended licenses in Buckley, a fight at The Ski in Enumclaw, and a child unhappy with his chores…

The area highlighted in red is the focus of a 2019 WSDOT study on SR 410 traffic conditions. This image was taken from that WSDOT study.

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Buckley taking first steps to address traffic congestion

Every local knows that rush hour traffic between Enumclaw and Buckley, to use a technical term, sucks.

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Plateau police blotter | Jan. 19 – 26

An elusive truck in Buckley, a thwarted shoplift in Enumclaw, and a recovered excavator in Black Diamond.

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Plateau police blotter | Dec. 30 – Jan. 18

Eggings in Enumclaw, a very drunk driver in Buckley, and aid required at Lake Sawyer Park in Black…

The Rainier School in Buckley has been caring for people with mental disabilities since 1939, though originally under the name the Western State Custodial School. It was the first such facility in Washington state, though now it is one of four. Image courtesy The Rainier School

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In settlement, Rainier School agrees to closure of one program area

More than 50 residents will be affected

Foothills Rails to Trails Executive Director Shayla Miles, former Buckley Mayor Pat Johnson, former Enumclaw Mayor Liz Reynolds, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Pierce County Executive Bruce Dammeier, and King County Parks and Rec Director Warren Jimenez pose with their ceremonial shovels in front of the crowd gathered at the groundbreaking. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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‘Lets get ‘er done’ – Foothills Trail bridge construction begins

The bridge will connect Enumclaw to Buckley, and is another step in the dream to create a cross-state…

A rendering of what the Foothills Trail Bridge will look like when complete spring or summer 2024. Image courtesy King County

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County Executives Constantine, Dammeier to host Foothills Trail Bridge groundbreaking

The ceremony begins at 3 p.m. on the Buckley side of the river.

A rendering of what the Foothills Trail Bridge could look like from the sky. Image courtesy King County

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Foothills Trail Bridge groundbreaking Jan. 18

The bridge is expected to be completed by spring or summer 2024.

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Square up with The Spinners in Buckley

Square dancing lessons will begin Jan. 31, and last for 14 weeks.

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Plateau police blotter | Dec. 25 – Jan. 5

A fight in Buckley, shots heard in Enumclaw, and a car vs. cougar incident in Black Diamond.

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The Courier-Herald’s Top 10 news stories of 2022

Do you remember all the news from the past year? Here’s what we think were some of the…

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Plateau police blotter | Dec. 19 – 29

Drinking inside Rite Aid, pepper spray incident at a Buckley gas station, and black ice in Black Diamond.

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Schrier secures funds to improve food access on the Plateau, crisis response in King County

The Market in Buckley is receiving $2 million to construct food lockers across District 8 and start its…