The face of downtown Buckley was shaped by two fires that resulted in most buildings featuring brick construction. The fires also are one reason that Buckley didn't grow as rapidly as neighboring Enumclaw.

Opinion

Buckley was once larger than Enumclaw. There are three reasons why that is no longer true.

Reliance on logging and mining, as well as two fires in the 1890s, challenged Buckley’s growth

Enumclaw Middle School

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Enumclaw Middle School will have a new principal in the fall

After four years as principal at Enumclaw Middle School, Jill Barrett announces her departure

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Heat wave passes with one death in Enumclaw; firefighters urge 4th of July caution

Though worst of heat wave has passed, dry conditions mean fireworks are still a dicey bet

Enumclaw Hornets

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Loop is named to all-state baseball roster

He’ll join another Hornet in Yakima for Team Rainier for the upcoming all-state baseball series

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The Pussyfoot Creek culvert running underneath SR 164 is undersized, and sections inside the existing culvert create conditions that make it very difficult or impossible for salmon and other fish to travel upstream.

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Construction to close SR 164 at amphitheatre for 90 days

Construction expected to begin early July

Blotter bug

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Black Diamond police blotter | May 24 – 30

Vehicle prowls, a civil standby and burglary

Local student Daisy Roberts and Charlotte Miller will be leaving for Germany this August. Courtesy photo/photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Two Plateau students headed to Germany

Daisy Roberts and Charlotte Miller will be traveling overseas for a year-long student exchange program.

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Small artwork wanted for juried art exhibit at county fair

Deadline to submit your art is June 25.

King County's mobile Wastemobile collects myriad hazardous materials, like all-purpose cleaners, fertilizer, lightbulbs, paints and paint remover, and more. Photo courtesy King County

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Enumclaw, Wastemobile joining forces for June event

The Wastemobile will be collecting hazardous materials at the Enumclaw Expo Center June 4, 5, and 6.

Ed Hatzenbeler (left) will be moving on, hired as the new superintendent for the Orting School District. Replacing him will be Kyle Fletcher, who takes over as the Enumclaw district's director of finance and operations. Photo courtesy Enumclaw School District

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One position is filled, Enumclaw district has more to go

Kyle Fletcher is in as ESD’s director of business and operations, while Ed Hatzelbeler, is heading to the…

A rendering of what the future Mount Peak fire lookout would look like. Courtesy image

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Lookout tower could greet Mount Peak visitors as early as August

The steel replica tower is estimated to cost around $600,000, though the state and county have given grants…

Black Diamond's annual Labor Days events feature many family and kid-friendly activities, like watermelon eating contests. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Summertime fun on the Plateau

Carnivals, rodeos, chainsaws, and more!

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Local races are set, many are uncontested

What was supposed to be an exciting election season is turning out to be a bit of a…