Skip to content
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
41°F
Sign Out Sign In Subscribe Newsletter Contact Us
  • Sign Out
  • Sign In
    • Home
    • Search
    • Newsletters
    • Subscriber Center
      • Subscriber Center
      • Subscribe
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Vacation Hold
    • News
      • News
      • Northwest
      • Submit a Story Idea
      • Submit a Photo
      • Submit a Press Release
    • Business
      • Business
      • Submit Business News
    • Sports
      • Sports
      • Submit Sports Results
    • Contests
    • Life
      • Life
      • Submit a Wedding Announcement
      • Submit an Engagement Announcement
      • Submit a Birth Announcement
    • Opinion
      • Opinion
      • Letters
      • Submit a Letter to the Editor
    • Obituaries
      • Obituaries
      • Place an Obituary
    • Classifieds
      • Classifieds
      • Place a Classified Ad
      • Employment
      • Real Estate
      • Transportation
      • Legal Notices
      • Place a Legal Notice
    • e-Editions
    • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • Terms of Use
      • Privacy Policy
    ECH
    41°F
    • News
    • Sports
    • Life
    • Business
    • Contests
    • Opinion
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
    • All Sections
          • News
            • News
            • Northwest
            • Submit a Story Idea
            • Submit a Photo
            • Submit a Press Release
          • Business
            • Business
            • Submit Business News
          • Sports
            • Sports
            • Submit Sports Results
          • Life
            • Life
            • Submit a Wedding Announcement
            • Submit an Engagement Announcement
            • Submit a Birth Announcement
            • Weather
          • Opinion
            • Opinion
            • Letters to the Editor
            • Submit a Letter to the Editor
          • Classifieds
            • Classifieds
            • Place a Classified Ad
            • Employment
            • Real Estate
            • Transportation
            • Legal Notices
            • Place a Legal Notice
          • About Us
            • About Us
            • Terms of Use
            • Privacy Policy
          • Subscriber Center
            • Subscriber Center
            • Subscribe
            • Frequently Asked Questions
            • Vacation Hold
          • Obituaries
            • Obituaries
            • Place an Obituary
          • e-Editions
          • Newsletters
    Buckley
    Photo courtesy Enumclaw Plateau Historical Museum 
This 1899 photograph of the recently-completed Norhtern Pacific Railway bridge over the White River looks south from Enumclaw toward Buckley. It was taken by W. S. Walbridge of Slaughter; his lower right inscription reads, “White River Bridge and Bridge Crew, Cascade Division. N.P.R.R.” Boise Creek can be seen to the left of the railroad trestle.
    Bridging history: A timeline of the Plateau’s important...
    By Bill Kombol Guest Columnist • October 29, 2025 1:00 pm

    There’s a lot of history to the Green River and White River bridges.

    Read Story

    Photo courtesy Reagan Dunn
Council member Reagan Dunn spoke at the White River bridge on Oct. 16 when Gov. Bob Ferguson announced it would open the next day; Dunn thanked the governor, WSDOT, and all parties involved for working hard to open the bridge ahead of schedule.
    Dunn proposes “Stupid Motorist Law” after multiple bridge...
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 28, 2025 9:30 am

    The law would hold drivers personally accountable for damaging transportation infrastructure due to negligent driving.

    Read Story

    The Plateau gets jumps straight into the holiday spirit as soon as the last ghost wails its final "boo" on Halloween. Between the holiday markets, tree lightings, wine walks and galas, there's something for everyone to enjoy this month. Here are photos from last year's Enumclaw Chamber Wine Walk, the Winter Stoke Party, and the Danish Sisterhood Bazaar. Photos by Ray Miller-Still
    At A Glance Community Calendar | November 2025
    October 22, 2025 3:00 pm

    It might be getting colder, but the Plateau’s holiday events are just warming up.

    Read Story

    Gov. Bob Ferguson announced today, Oct. 16, that the White River bridge will open by midnight tomorrow. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    White River bridge back in business
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 16, 2025 2:30 pm

    The Oct. 17 opening was weeks ahead of WSDOT’s initial best-case scenario.

    Read Story

    A photo of The Gateway Concert Band’s Christmas show last year. Photo courtesy Susan Evans
    Gateway Concert Band presents free “We Need a...
    October 14, 2025 11:00 am

    The concert will also be a celebration of the director’s 75th birthday.

    Read Story

    I hope DJ had a good day at work — he certainly brightened mine up. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Tales from the Trail, Part III: All the...
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 9, 2025 11:20 am

    It’s the little things in life.

    Read Story

    Last year's Hungry Housewives' craft show completely filled the Glacier Middle School gym, with some vendors spilling outside. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Hungry Housewives host 11th annual craft show
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 8, 2025 11:00 am

    Some proceeds go to the Friends of the Carbon Canyon to help lobby for rebuilding the Carbon River/Fairfax bridge.

    Read Story

    Concept art of Miller Park from a city of Buckley 2024 Parks, Recreation, & Trails Plan. Some plans for the park have been updated since. Screenshot
    Buckley secures grant funds for Miller Park court...
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 1, 2025 11:00 am

    Once fully developed, this will be the city’s largest park.

    Read Story

    Maris Farms’ Haunted Woods has something thrilling for everyone — if you’re brave enough. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Halloween happenings on the Plateau
    By Ray Miller-Still • October 1, 2025 10:30 am

    The spooky season is upon us — which means the Plateau comes alive with everything from family fall fun to…

    Read Story

    Local Jalen Johansen of Johansen Construction, a self-described fan of “anything with two wheels,” hopes he can construct a new pump track in Buckley. Submitted image
    Nonprofit planning pump track in Buckley
    By Ray Miller-Still • September 29, 2025 3:00 pm

    Jalen Johansen will be raising money and applying for grants to break ground by the coming spring.

    Read Story

    Image courtesy Small Business Administration
    Need help with a disaster loan? The SBA...
    By Ray Miller-Still • September 26, 2025 2:00 pm

    Business owners can meet with a Small Business Administration official in Enumclaw or Buckley to go over eligibility and application for low-interest relief loans

    Read Story

    Photos by Ray Miller-Still 
The fall is a scary fun time on the Plateau — make sure to get lost in Thomasson Family Farms’ corn maze, find inspiration at the Crystal Quilters’ annual showcase, and go all out trick-or-treating in Enumclaw.
    At A Glance Community Calendar | October 2025
    September 26, 2025 10:25 am

    Don’t miss beer, barbeque, and brats this weekend, or Witches Night Out later in the month!

    Read Story

    Guy F. Atkinson Construction workers moving a steel beam manufactured by Farwest Fabrication, owned by Enumclaw local Brie Crites. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    Meet the locals who are helping repair the...
    By Ray Miller-Still • September 26, 2025 10:00 am

    Farwest Fabrication owner Brie Crites is proud that her work is critical to restoring her community’s livelihood.

    Read Story

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • …
    • Last

    Sign Up For Our Newsletters

    Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter to receive updates.

    Sign Up

    Have a story idea? Contact us here!

    Featured Local Savings

    • News
    • Sports
    • Life
    • Business
    • Opinion
    • Obituaries
    Quicklinks
    • Subscribe
    • Subscriber Center
    • e-Editions
    • Newsletters
    • Media Solutions
    About Us
    • About Us
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility
    • Contact Us
    ECH
    • Sound Publishing Inc. Logo
    • A subsidiary of Black Press Media
    • Work With Us
    © 2026 Courier-Herald + Sound Publishing + Black Press Media. All Rights Reserved.