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Ian McLeod speaks with customers behind the desk at Rock Paper Games on Main Street in Buckley on the afternoon of May 11. Photo by Alex Bruell

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Buckley game shop is a critical hit

‘Rock Paper Games’ has weathered COVID-19 with the help of the Plateau gaming community

JoAnn Taylor, left, and Winona Jacobsen, right, pose for a picture at the Bonney Lake Public Works Center flanking the gravemarker of former Lake Tapps area Daisey Kirtley, who died in 1886 at the age of eight. This year, her gravemarker is being reunited with her family at the Buckley Cemetery.

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How a grave marker found in the woods in Bonney Lake led to a century-spanning detective story

Daisey Kirtley died in 1886. Now, the Lake Tapps girl’s memory is finally coming home to Buckley.

Boy Scout Troop 557 visited the Buckley Cemetery May 25 and placed flags on veterans graves in preparation for Memorial Day 2018. AUSTYN YOUNG CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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History Walk returns to Buckley, Enumclaw cemeteries this Memorial Day weekend

Stories of residents from the past will be on display

The EHS class of 2020 celebrated their final year of high school at the Enumclaw Expo Center last year in order to comply with COVID-19 restrictions. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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It will be different, but graduation ceremonies will take place

White River is planning to host its ceremony June 12 at the Arrow Lumber Stadium, while Enumclaw High…

Mount Rainier has experienced several earthquakes in May already, though none would activate the ShakeAlert system due to being less then4.5 on the magnitude scale. Screenshot from the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network

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New earthquake alert program may also warn you about Mount Rainier eruption

ShakeAlert will automatically send earthquake alerts to your phone to help you “drop, cover, and hold on.”

The Buckley Multipurpose Center, where the city council meets.

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Buckley council passes bills improving city website, subleasing property

The city council meeting April 27 also saw discussion on how the city digitizes documents

Male police officers standing behind Do Not Cross tape

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Investigating team names deputy who shot armed elderly Buckley-area man

The non-fatal shooting is still under investigation, and the identity of the suspect has not yet been released.

A patient at Dr. Nancy Becker's clinic in Enumclaw receives a vaccine on Friday, April 23. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Dr. Becker clinic offering COVID vaccine

Additionally, King County announces an “in-home” vaccine program.

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Looking to be a city leader? Here’s everything you need to know about filing for election in May

Check out which of your city council members plan to file this year.

Image courtesy Wyn Van Devanter

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Baby Animals and Blooms Days at Maris Farms

The new event is only being hosted April 24 and 25, and on May 1, 2, 8, and…

Male police officers standing behind Do Not Cross tape

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70-year old domestic violence suspect shot by deputies in Buckley

The man was airlifted to a hospital and remains in stable but critical condition.

The Buckley Multipurpose Center, where the city council meets.

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Buckley addresses Phase 2, search for new council member during Council meeting

Council approved union contract, awarded construction bid and more

Walt Olson climbs a ladder to remove the "Dave's Antiques" sign from Buckley Hall. The fire equipment was provided by Joe Kolisch, a former Enumclaw fire chief. This photo was provided by the Foothills Historical Society.

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Buckley, Foothills Historical Society collaborate on $90,000 Buckley Hall upgrade

It will involve new flooring, electrical upgrades and carving out space for the Historical Society.