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The Chinook Little League All-Stars opened state tournament play July 5 with a victory. Shown here are Chinook’s Wyatt Stombaugh, putting a ball into play during the early innings of the victory over Redmond-West. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Chinook Little League moves to state quarterfinals

The Enumclaw team bested Greater Richland 3-2.

Photo courtesy Joell Quintus
Former Plateau resident Sammy Steele has six local performances coming up in July and August.

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Country-alternative artist Sammy Steele booked for multiple Plateau performances

Steele’s fame is growing, but his Plateau performances feels like coming home.

Photos by Vic Wright
Stars and Stripes dominated Cole Street last Thursday for the local Chamber of Commerce’s annual Fourth of July Parade, inviting residents from all around the Plateau to celebrate their country’s independence.

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An exhilarating Independence Day cavalcade | Slideshow

Some photos from the annual Fourth of July parade last week.

The carnival rides at the King County Fair are always a hit. Photo by Joshua Solorzano

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King County Fair is back, and is looking to grow

The oldest fair west of the Mississippi is open for business July 11-14 at the Enumclaw Expo Center

Photo by Ray Miller-Still
The Enumclaw Police Department will be using a $40,000 grant in order to purchase more drones with thermal imaging capabilities in order to help pursue suspects or perform rescues.

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EPD received grant for more thermal vision drones

Local officers hope the new drones will aid in the apprehension of car thieves.

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Know your city’s fireworks ordinances before celebrating Independence Day

All fireworks are banned in unincorporated King County, but your cities have different rules.

Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District
The Enumclaw School District FOCUS committee has met eight times to discuss what the district’s needs will be for the next two decades, and offer solutions as to how to address them.

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ESD community FOCUS committee discussing redistricting among other capacity solutions

Black Diamond Elementary is running out of space for the fast-growing Ten Trails community.

Enumclaw’s new Transportation Improvement Program lists out planned transportation projects from 2025 - 2030. Screenshot

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Marshall Avenue, Porter and McHugh intersection slated for improvements

Enumclaw releases a Transportation Improvement Plan every year — here’s what’s expected for 2025 - 2030.

Rescue crews had to hike to rescue a man in a recent ATV rollover. Photo courtesy Enumclaw Fire Department

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Enumclaw Fire Department rescues man in ATV rollover

Multiple agencies were involved in the rescue, which resulted in an airlift to Harborview Medical Center.

Black Diamond Elementary is at capacity, and 100 students are being bussed to Westwood Elementary in Enumclaw. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District

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After bond failures, ESD and Oakpointe explore creative alternatives for new schools

Discussions are still in early stages, but the district’s five elementary schools are projected to reach 98% capacity…

Photos by Ray Miller-Still, Vic Wright, and Josh Solorzano
July is one of — if not the most — busiest month on the Plateau, with the Fourth of July Parade, the King County Fair (pictured here with the Canine Stars act), the Scottish Highland Games, and so much more.

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At A Glance | July 2024 Community Calendar

Everything from free park concerts to the King County Fair is coming to the Plateau this month.

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The Chinook Little League team is heading to state next month.

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Chinook on to Little League state competition

South Hill put up a fight, but Chinook won the final game 3-2, earning a state berth.

Image courtesy King County

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Semanski bridge to close for a few hours

52nd Ave SE between Enumclaw-Buckley Rd SE and SE 464th St will be closed from 11 a.m. to…