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Taylor and Derek Muirhead are the owners of Rainier Fresh, a produce store that aims to bring fresh fruits and veggies from primarily local sources to Buckley. Located next to Blue Max Meats on Highway 410, the Muirheads said they want to provide some of the meal essentials that a grocery store would provide.

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Produce store takes over former Columbia Bank building in Buckley

Rainier Fresh continues the city’s experiment with locally owned, indie grocers

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Plateau police blotter | Nov. 28 – Dec. 8

Several loose dogs, damage at The Sequel, and a few thefts caught on tape.

Precinct map of Enumclaw.

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How did your neighborhood vote in November?

We crunched the data on voter precincts on the Plateau to find out, and you may be surprised…

Buckley’s community center, which holds the city’s council chambers. File photo

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Buckley passes 2023 budget

Buckley city council members adopted their 2023 budget, property taxes and special levies during their Nov. 23 council…

A screenshot of the sign-up page for Buckley Alert.

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Buckley launches new emergency alert system

You can now get alerts for natural disasters and other public safety alerts.

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Property taxes: what you can expect in 2023 and beyond

Rising property values mean your annual bill will almost definitely increase — but higher tax rates may add…

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Foothills Trail users can look forward to walking over the White River on a new bridge come spring 2024; this is a rendering of what the bridge could look like.

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Foothills Trail receives funding for bridge construction

The bridge will hopefully be open to foot traffic in spring 2024.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still
“Snow” will be falling on Cole Street every Friday and Saturday through January, so long as the weather is fair. Dress warmly!

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A winter wonderland of events on the Plateau | Winter Discover

Snow on Cole. The annual parade. Wine and Chocolate. There’s so much to do!

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Buckley, Black Diamond police blotter | Nov. 6 – 14

A stolen shotgun, a fireworks report, and a pile of opened mail.

Comprehensive Plans are how cities plan ahead when it comes to growth. Screenshot

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Everything housing on the Plateau | Part III

The final installation of a three-part series focuses future growth projections, culture change, and how you can shape…

Randall Stevens alleges Pierce County deputies did not attempt to de-escalate during his 2020 arrest — instead, they attacked him for seven minutes.

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Buckley man sues deputies for “seven-minute assault”

Randall Stevens said law enforcement had “no mercy” during his 2020 arrest.

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Plateau police blotter | Oct. 20 – Nov. 3

A triple-agency response to a DUI crash in Enumclaw, a disabled dump truck in Black Diamond, and numerous…

Buckley's community center, which holds the city's council chambers. File photo

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Buckley continues budget talks

The city expects 7% less in its general fund next year.