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A map of various Land Conservation Initiative projects in King County. Dark blue spots represent natural lands; light blue, rivers; green, forests; pink, urban green space; purple, regional trails; and yellow, farmland. Map courtesy King County

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Two King County proposals up for a vote in Nov. general election

One will switch some odd-year elections to even years; another is a conservation levy lid lift.

When waters are high, Boise Creek floods the 18th hole at the Enumclaw Golf Course; rerouting it will solve that issue. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Ecology grants Boise Creek reroute project $1.7 million

Enumclaw is now just waiting for a permit to be approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

There are numerous housing projects around Enumclaw; some are still in the preliminary planning process, while others are under active construction, like this apartment complex located behind Grocery Outlet. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Everything housing on the Plateau | Part I

Part I of a three-part series focuses on reviewing the Growth Management Act, how housing projects move through…

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Get your flu shot and COVID vaccine soon | Department of Health

Both shots can be safely given at the same time, reducing trips to the doctor or clinic.

Enumclaw’s Newakum Bridge has a new crossbeam and is once again open to traffic. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Newakum Bridge repairs completed, bridge open for traffic

Replacing the bridge and other costs came to around $130,000.

Carey Creek fish culvert in Maple Valley. (Photo by Cameron Sheppard/Sound Publishing)

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Local officials welcome federal money to fix outdated fish culverts

If repaired, 50 fish culverts of the 3,000 identified would restore 50 percent more salmon habitat.

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Enumclaw, Black Diamond police blotter | Sept. 27 – Oct. 4

Stolen lawn signs, an assault threat, and a juvenile shoplifter.

The newly-renamed Kiya Lake, located on Mt. Rainier’s Wonderland Trail. Photo courtesy Rich Border / flickr.com/photos/116895768@N03/

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Derogatory lake on Mount Rainier renamed

The newly-renamed Kiya Lake means “Grandmother” in the language of the Puyallup Tribe.

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Man dies from rock to the head; husband kills wife; city targets anti-drug zones | King County Local Dive

A podcast for King County residents featuring top local stories.

The Enumclaw skate park looks emptier without its ramps; make sure to look out for upcoming community meetings about how to design the next one. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw pool grant accepted by council; skate park design underway

About $1.2 million will be spent on sprucing up the local pool, and the city authorized $57,000 to…

Enumclaw firefighters have been helping raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association for years; this photo is from the 2017 drive. File photo

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Fill that boot to fight muscular dystrophy

Local firefighters will be out collecting cash on Oct. 9.

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Plateau police blotter | Sept. 16 – 27

A DUI in Buckley, a suspect throwing grapes in Enumclaw, and a caught porch thief in Black Diamond.

In order to free up room for salmon, Boise Creek will be rechanneled and restored along the edge of the Enumclaw Golf Course. This will not only provide shade for the salmon, which is vital for their survival upstream, but also keep the creek from flooding the golf course, which has resulted in some holes being closed in the past. Image courtesy the city of Enumclaw

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State funds approved for Flaming Geyser, Boise Creek salmon revival projects

Work at the state park has been ongoing, and will continue for several years; Boise Creek is still…