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Just a year ago, homes on the Plateau were being sold within days, if not hours, after being listed. Now, homes are on the market for as much as three months; this home was listed late July, and has been pending with a current buyer since Oct. 13. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Everything housing on the Plateau | Part II

Part II of this three-part series focuses on what the current housing market is like in Enumclaw and…

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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.

Former City Administrator Dave Shmidt speaks during a council meeting in this 2022 file photo.

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Buckley retains former admin Schmidt as consultant, but not without debate

Council member Marvin Sundstrom had some choice words to say about the former city administrator.

Photo by Ray Miller-Still 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.

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…

Photo courtesy Rainier Junior Rugby Club 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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Plateau police blotter | Sept. 16 – 27

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

Photos by Ray Miller-Still Halloween might just be Cole Street’s busiest event of the year; dress up and come on downtown from 4 to 6 p.m. to sate your sweet tooth.

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At A Glance | October 2022 events

Witches Night Out, “Fill the Boot”, haunted houses, and, of course, Trick-or-Treating on Cole Street.

Courtney Brunell is Buckley’s newest city administrator. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Buckley hires new city administrator

Courtney Brunell comes from Lakewood as the city’s former planning manager.

Tiny logo, tiny news. Photo courtesy Ray Miller-Still

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Briefly | Sept. 21

Just an update on the Foothills Trail bridge construction project.

The Rainier School in Buckley has been caring for people with mental disabilities since 1939, though originally under the name the Western State Custodial School. It was the first such facility in Washington state, though now it is one of four. Image courtesy The Rainier School

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Disability rights group sues DSHS, Rainier School

Disability Rights Washington alleges the Buckley facility is “a dangerous place to live” and has caused injury and…