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An article of the Enumclaw School District’s first Homecoming in the school paper.

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Enumclaw’s very first Homecoming

Starring comedian Bob Hope.

Gov. Bob Ferguson announced today, Oct. 16, that the White River bridge will open by midnight tomorrow. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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White River bridge back in business

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

The Green River bridge was built in 1932. It’s also called the Kummer Bridge and the Dan Evans Bridge. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Green River bridge repairs complete

The bridge closed Sept. 15, and it was expected to reopen in a month.

A photo of The Gateway Concert Band’s Christmas show last year. Photo courtesy Susan Evans

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Gateway Concert Band presents free “We Need a Little Christmas” concert

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

The Enumclaw School District district offices. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District

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ESD, Oakpointe nearing elementary school funding deal

The district would sell 40-acres for $40 million, and Oakpointe will finance a further $25 million in development…

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…

Image courtesy Small Business Administration

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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.