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I hope DJ had a good day at work — he certainly brightened mine up. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Tales from the Trail, Part III: All the small things

It’s the little things in life.

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Jim Holyan howling in the Idaho backcountry. It’s all in the diaphragm, he says.

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“I was a Middle-aged Wolfman”: New book recounts local’s efforts to bring wolves back to Idaho

Jim Holyan had many adventures while tracking, trapping, and tagging wolves.

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Statue of St. Elizabeth displayed at local hospital

The bronze statue, commissioned by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, depicts the “Miracle of the Roses” as she secretly…

Maris Farms’ Haunted Woods has something thrilling for everyone — if you’re brave enough. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Halloween happenings on the Plateau

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

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Need help with a disaster loan? The SBA is in town

Business owners can meet with a Small Business Administration official in Enumclaw or Buckley to go over eligibility…

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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.

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At A Glance Community Calendar | October 2025

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

Guy F. Atkinson Construction workers moving a steel beam manufactured by Farwest Fabrication, owned by Enumclaw local Brie Crites. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Meet the locals who are helping repair the White River Bridge

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 favorites today!

Voting round ends Oct. 8.

Screenshot of the letter Gov. Bob Ferguson sent to the federal Office of Disaster Recover and Resilience.

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Plateau businesses can now apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans

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

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

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Tales from the Trail, Part II: It’s a zoo out there

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

An exact date for when the Green River bridge will re-opened has not been announced, but the overall goal is within a month. Photo courtesy WSDOT

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Repairs to close Green River Bridge for a month

With the White River bridge also closed, this further limits how Enumclaw residents leave the Plateau.

WSDOT crews working on installing temporary bracers on the White River Bridge on Sept. 8, during a press conference. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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WSDOT completes temporary repairs early, signs private contract

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

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Enumclaw adds New Years to approved firework launch days

But you won’t find any firework stands at QFC come winter.