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Photos courtesy Ashley Britschgi (Log Show); The Gateway Concert Band; and Flashes by Lor Photography / facebook.com/FlashesByLorPhotography There are so many events on the Plateau in June, it’s hard to keep track! The Log Show (pictured here is Bo Carlson trying to chop through the a small log) is always a big draw, and the Gateway Concert Band is hosting its annual “Name Those Tunes” concert for the 25th year. Finally, the Culpepper & Merriweather circus is back in town in Buckley.

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At A Glance | June 2024 Community Calendar

From circus to Log Show, the Plateau has a cornucopia of events to choose from this month.

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All gave some; some gave all | Memorial Day slideshow

Photos from the Enumclaw Veterans Memorial Park service and Enumclaw Cemetery.

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Two die in Veazie Cumberland road crash

Anthony Tyler Cheek and Brandon D. Schwitze-Calliahoo died on May 21.

A wreath placed at the XXX memorial at Enumclaw’s Veterans Memorial Park during a Memorial Day service in 2022. Photo by Ray Miller-Still A wreath placed at the Black Hawk memorial at Enumclaw’s Veterans Memorial Park during a Memorial Day service in 2022. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Veteran news: Memorial Day services, local inducted into national “In Memory” program

There are services this Sunday and Monday, plus a ceremony for resident Sadao James Hilario on June 15.

Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kerry Solmonson, Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation Executive Director Sara Stratton, Program Coordinator Deanna Kuzaro, Board Vice President Tammi Voorhees, Treasurer Pat Kollen, President Suzanne Lewis, Elaine Parks, and Becky Olness celebrate the nonprofit’s new location on Griffin Avenue with a ribbon cutting. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation celebrates new location

The building on Griffin Avenue will allow the nonprofit to host all of its assistance programs at one…

Chelsee Redmond, the Green River College Enumclaw Campus director, has been working hard to refresh the local campus and bring new opportunities to students. Courtesy photo

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Need to test for school or your career? Enumclaw’s GRC campus will soon have hundreds

More education opportunities are also on the way.

Washington’s Legislative District 5 will have a crowded primary with five people running for the No. 2 position. Screenshot from the Secretary of State

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Who is on the primary ballot? Filing week ends

A new legislative map means that conservative Enumclaw might be represented by a Democrat come January 2025.

Screenshot The King County Council at its Nov. 28, 2023 meeting, which included a public comment period on the proposed $20 minimum wage.

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King County to vote on unincorporated $20 minimum wage this Tuesday

Only large businesses would have to start paying the new wage in January, but smaller businesses will be…

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Lydia’s Cakes and Confections is making a return visit to the Enumclaw Plateau Farmer’s Market, along with many other sweet-tooth-focused vendors.

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Enumclaw Plateau Farmer’s Market again doubles in size for its sixth year

It’s shaping up to be another record-breaking year.

The Stamp Out Hunger event is every second Saturday in May - which means it's this Saturday, May 11. Image courtesy the National Association of Letter Carriers

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Annual Letter Carriers’ food drive this Saturday

All donations will go to Plateau Outreach Ministries.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still Abril Mitchell-Ward moved into the Enumclaw 4plex last November, after experiencing homeless and an untenable living situation in another affordable housing unit. She met with Rep. Kim Schrier on April 25 to speak about her housing experience.

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Schrier visits low-income housing units after securing grant funding

Nearly $500,000 is going toward upgrading four 1980s-era apartments.

The Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation’s new location on Griffin Avenue. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Rainier Foothills Wellness Foundation, POM receive money for counseling, financial support

The two nonprofits are putting $85,000 to work in the Enumclaw School District community.

Contributed photo A closeup of a Ride Around Mount Rainier in One Day rider at Box Canyon.

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RAMROD back on – but with some changes

A pilot program will have bikers going clockwise around (and through) the mountain in the early fall.