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This image of the banner supporting Beau Burkett for mayor comes from an official PDC filing made by Burkett’s challenger, Richard O’Neill.

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Prominent campaign sign becomes controversy in Buckley mayoral race

Mayoral candidate says banner gave his opponent unfair advantage

This 1993 photo of Walter Olsen was provided by the Buckley Fire Department.

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‘He just got things working:’ Buckley firefighter, historian and renaissance man dies at 81

For some, “Uncle Walt” represented a simpler, more cooperative time in history.

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Pierce County Sheriff investigating fatal shooting in Buckley

Shooting reportedly followed an altercation in a small garage / shed

Photo by Alex Bruell 
The view down Buckley’s Main Street.

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Buckley commits $50,000 in grants to revitalize downtown

The money will go toward a new non-profit dedicated to making Main Street pop.

Local police officer Arthur Fetter competes with his father, Jeff, in the Double Bucking event. Photo by Ray Miller-Still.

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Billy Clinkingbeard cinches All-Around Logger for seventh year in a row

Photos and scores from the 2021 Buckley Log Show.

The Buckley Multipurpose Center, where the city council meets.

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Buckley approves 2022-2027 transportation improvement plan

City has more than $15 million worth of projects planned and hopes to cover some with state funds.

Pierce County

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Market is still hot and Pierce property values continue to climb

Pierce County property values jump again; Wilkeson and South Prairie among most affordable places

The face of downtown Buckley was shaped by two fires that resulted in most buildings featuring brick construction. The fires also are one reason that Buckley didn't grow as rapidly as neighboring Enumclaw.

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Buckley was once larger than Enumclaw. There are three reasons why that is no longer true.

Reliance on logging and mining, as well as two fires in the 1890s, challenged Buckley’s growth

Photo by Alex Bruell
Daisey Kirtley’s grave was officially reunited June 26 with her family gravesite at the Buckley Cemetery.

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Daisey’s memory set to rest

19th-century Lake Tapps girl reunited, in spirit, with her family

This map of the proposed location of Buckley's outdoor multi-sport facility comes from the Washington Recreation and Conservation Office and the City of Buckley.

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Buckley nabs $75,000 state grant to build outdoor multipurpose court

The project is scheduled to go to bid this summer, and construction could start by fall

Local student Daisy Roberts and Charlotte Miller will be leaving for Germany this August. Courtesy photo/photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Two Plateau students headed to Germany

Daisy Roberts and Charlotte Miller will be traveling overseas for a year-long student exchange program.

Black Diamond's annual Labor Days events feature many family and kid-friendly activities, like watermelon eating contests. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Summertime fun on the Plateau

Carnivals, rodeos, chainsaws, and more!

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Local races are set, many are uncontested

What was supposed to be an exciting election season is turning out to be a bit of a…