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    Buckley
    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.

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    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.

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    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…

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    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.

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    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

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    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!

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    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.

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    Best of the Plateau 2025: Vote for your...
    September 22, 2025 3:30 pm

    Voting round ends Oct. 8.

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    Screenshot of the letter Gov. Bob Ferguson sent to the federal Office of Disaster Recover and Resilience.
    Plateau businesses can now apply for Economic Injury...
    September 19, 2025 5:00 pm

    The Enumclaw and Buckley economy has suffered since the White River bridge closed in August.

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    Daisey and Darla, two micro-mini Scottish Highland cows, had to be walked across the bridge to become part of a the local Heritage Farm School’s Montessori program. Photo courtesy Tara Twiggs
Daisey and Darla, two micro-mini Scottish Highland cows, had to be walked across the bridge to become part of a the local Heritage Farm School’s Montessori program. Photo courtesy Tara Twiggs
    Tales from the Trail, Part II: It’s a...
    By Ray Miller-Still • September 17, 2025 9:30 am

    Have you seen the cows? Eagles? How about the five-foot-something raccoon?

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    WSDOT crews working on installing temporary bracers on the White River Bridge on Sept. 8, during a press conference. Photo by Ray Miller-Still
    WSDOT completes temporary repairs early, signs private contract
    By Ray Miller-Still • September 12, 2025 3:44 pm

    Guy F. Atkinson Construction crews will begin permanent repairs Sept. 13.

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    The location of the wells the city of Buckley uses to provide water to its residents. Image courtesy city of Buckley
    Buckley aims to take full ownership of water...
    By Ray Miller-Still • September 12, 2025 9:45 am

    The city and the Rainier School currently share ownership of the reservoirs and water treatment plant. But the Department of Social and Health Services is looking to get out of the game.

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    Photo courtesy Pierce County
The Spiketon Ditch Bridge closed in November 2023, cutting off Buckley (and eventually, Enumclaw) recreationalists from accessing the vast majority of the Foothills Trail.
    Pierce County to celebrate Spiketon Bridge opening
    By Ray Miller-Still • September 11, 2025 10:00 am

    An organized walk and two bike rides will take you to the Sept. 13 party.

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