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Plateau police blotter | Oct. 20 – Nov. 3

A triple-agency response to a DUI crash in Enumclaw, a disabled dump truck in Black Diamond, and numerous…

King Çounty recently built a bridge crossing the Ravensdale Creek in the Black Diamond Open Space, replacing an illegal bridge. Photo courtesy King County

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Bridge over Ravensdale Creek in Black Diamond Open Space installed

The park is now fully open to hikers, horseback riders, bikers, and nature enthusiasts.

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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health systems coming back online

MyChart appears to be accessible, but there are reports of other issues persisting.

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Officer David Gomez spoke at Glacier Middle School late last month about the dangers children face on social media and what parents can do to mitigate the inevitable issues that will crop up. Another social media wellness event is being planned by the Enumclaw School District in March.

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The dangers of social media, and how parents can help their kids face them

Officer David Gomez recently talked about how children and teens are using their smart devices to access pornography…

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health’s MyChart, which helps patients manage their appointments, medications, and more, is currently down, thanks to a ransomware attack. Screenshot

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Ransomware attack continues to plague local MyChart users | Update: MyChart appears to be online

The Virginia Mason Franciscan Health patient portal MyChart appears to be back online after being down for nearly…

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Plateau police blotter | Sept. 26 – Oct. 12

A dog stabbing in Carbonado, “ding dong ditch” in Black Diamond, and loose bulls in Enumclaw.

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Rugby will be returning to the Plateau in the form of Rainier Junior Rugby South. Organizer Andy Ramsay hopes to create two local teams, both coed — a U-10, a non-contact team, and a U-12.

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Rainier Junior Rugby South sets up on the Plateau

The first season won’t start until early next year, but the organization needs volunteers now to get ready.

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

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

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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…

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Enumclaw School District Business Director Kyle Fletcher presents additional bond data to the school board and Superintendent Dr. Shaun Carey.

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ESD updates bond impact estimates, explores state funding

District administration also presented how students in Black Diamond will quickly exceed school capacity if the bond doesn’t…

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Black Diamond police blotter | Sept. 11 – 18

False reports of loud kids, a man trespassed from a coffee hut, and a report of dirt bikes.

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Several members of PSE SEIU Enumclaw No. 703 attended the Sept. 19 Enumclaw School District Board meeting ahead of their contract vote on Friday.

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ESD classified staff vote down wage increase in contract negotiations

The educational support professionals at the district feel they’re not as valued as teachers, and want equitable pay.