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Make sure you vote by April 22. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Election is just days away — don’t forget to vote on these two measures

Enumclaw and Black Diamond are voting on a school levy and continuing a King County fingerprint program.

Carolyn Robertson Harding

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Buckley Chamber’s Robertson Harding announces mayoral campaign

Carolyn Robertson Harding plans to file her candidacy for the primary election the week of May 15.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Pierce County Executive Ryan Mello with his drink from the Mount Rainier Creamery and talking with owners Ryan and Haylee Mensonides.

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Pierce County Executive Mello visits Buckley leaders

Executive Ryan Mello visited with the Mount Rainier Creamery and elected officials to find out how to improve…

Pictured breaking ground at the Doc Tait Pavilion is Foothills Historical Society Treasurer Jean Contreras, Buckley City Council member Ron Smith, Pierce County Council member Dave Morell, former Buckley Mayor and Foothills Rails to Trails Secretary Pat Johnson, former state Rep. Eric Robertson, former Rails to Trails Executive Shayla Miles, Rails to Trails Board member Robin Partington, and Pepper Miles. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Ground broken on Buckley’s new Doc Tait pavilion

A small crowd gathered to honor “The Father of the Foothills Trail” on March 24.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still Enumclaw’s annual egg hunt at the Boise Creek Sixplex is on April 19. Here are some unpublished photos from last year’s event.

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At A Glance | April 2025

From the coming election to numerous egg hunts, the Plateau comes alive during the spring.

Not only did the White River School District receive good news from the Education Recovery Scorecard, but Elk Ridge Elementary, Mountain Meadow Elementary, and Wilkeson Elementary received the 2021-2022 State Recognition for Outstanding Achievement; Glacier Middle School and Mountain Meadow Elementary received the 2022-2023 recognition. Photo courtesy White River School District

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New report shows White River math, reading proficiency bouncing back after pandemic

The Education Recovery Scorecard’s data indicates WRSD is scoring at least 100% better than the current national average.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still The annual Enumclaw Rotary Father/Daughter Dance is returning to Enumclaw High on March 8. Pictured are families from the previous dance, which was Barbie-themed.

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At A Glance | March 2025

Get your tickets for the Father/Daughter dance and check out an upcoming free concert.

The Britschgi family at the Jan. 28 Buckley City Council meeting receiving a street sign in honor of Bob Britschgi’s service to the city and its community. Photo courtesy Ashley Britschgi

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Britschgi first among several residents to be honored with Buckley street names

Bob Britschgi was a renowned logger, volunteer firefighter, and Log Show organizer.

Image courtesy the city of Tacoma

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Community emergency response program coming to Wilkeson

Learn how to help your city during a disaster event this March.

One of the Donald Loomis Memorial Clothing Bank’s fashionistas will be Belle Schrader, 8, who was working with volunteer Alexa Smith last Saturday picking an outfit. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Donald Loomis Clothing Bank celebrates 30 years of keeping Buckley fashionable

Join the nonprofit this Friday, Jan. 31, for a fundraiser and fashion show.

Photos by Ray Miller-Still Volunteers and employees with Operation Tiny Home, Building Beyond the Walls, the Roots Collective, and other organizations celebrating Mike Lane’s new home, which was still receiving finishing touches as speeches were given.

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Buckley nonprofit, collective farm help give a veteran a new home

Mike Lane lived in a tiny house with no plumbing or electricity for ten years. His dream of…

The Buckley Fire Department also celebrated a new ambulance on Nov. 17, which is replacing a XXX model. Photo courtesy the Buckley Fire Department

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Career first responders now always on duty at Buckley Fire Dept.

The department used to rely on only volunteer firefighters during the night. A recent voter-approved levy has changed…

The Buckley City Council chambers at the Multi-Purpose Center. File photo

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Buckley budget hangs on permit boom

The city is expecting more than $400,000 in permits and licensing fees to drop into their coffers this…