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Fall on the Plateau is full of family-fun activities. Pictured is an unpublished photo from last year’s Enumclaw Cole Street Trick-Or-Treat event. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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At A Glance | October 2023

Don’t miss out on local pumpkin patches and haunted houses!

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Who won “Best Of”? Here are the 2023 results

Congrats to all the winners and runners-up — you all make the Plateau “the best”.

The Boise Creek currently runs through the Enumclaw Golf Course. The city is working on rerouting the creek to prevent annual flooding. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Enumclaw secures another Boise Creek project grant

Work on rerouting the creek is already underway

A debris flow this past November along Dry Creek overwhelmed a 24-inch culvert under SR 410 near Crystal Mountain Resort, causing water and about two feet of debris to cover the highway. It also caused scouring along the shoulder and embankment. Image courtesy Washington State Department of Transportation

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SR 410 down to one lane, closed next three weeks

WSDOT will be installing a new water culvert to reduce flood risks above Crystal Mountain Ski Resort

The city of Enumclaw has been closing down portions of Cole Street for years - sometimes just for tourists to enjoy extra dining or outdoor bar space, and sometimes for special events like Sundays on Cole or the Night Market. Photo by Kevin Hanson

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Cole Street closures — good or bad? Businesses want the public to weigh in

Petitions showing your support or opposition to the closures are available at various downtown businesses

Image courtesy Enumclaw Expo Center

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Enumclaw hosts Pacific Northwest’s best BBQ and beer

The first BBQ, Brews, and Brats bring together families to enjoy BBQ, beer, games, music, and a soda…

Photos by Ray Miller-Still
School is starting and the weather is cooling down, heralding the end of summer. Still, there are several activities for families to get into this month, from the Enumclaw Expo Center’s new BBQ, Bews, and Brats festival to the annual Viking Feast at the Danish Hall and Black Diamond’s Labor Days celebration. Pictured are some photos from last year’s Labor Days event.

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At A Glance | September 2023

Fall fun for everyone on the Plateau.

Image courtesy the Enumclaw Pool

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Enumclaw pool receives $526,000 grant from King County

The pool’s roof has reached “the end of its useful life”, and is slated to be replaced August…

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Enumclaw Pro Rodeo results

Check out who placed in the top three during the annual Pro Rodeo at the Enumclaw Expo Center

Photo by Ray Miller-Still
Plateau residents have turned out to beautify Enumclaw and Buckley for six years — here are some photos from the inaugural event, featuring Enumclaw mayor Jan Molinaro cleaning up Veterans Memorial Park and Buckley volunteers taking care of the plants in front of the Youth Center.

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It’s time to beautify the Plateau

The 6th annual event aims to honor the world-wide Day of Service on Sept. 11.

Two unidentified teenagers are suspected of breaking into the Enumclaw Fugate Ford and stealing five cars before being arrested. (Security footage courtesy Fugate Ford)

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Minors suspected of summer crime spree arrested

Four juveniles have been taken into custody for alleged vehicle prowls, car thefts, and burglaries — but their…

A King County Local Services survey asks about how the county can support public and community safety, amongst other topics. Screenshot

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King County wants to know how it can support unincorporated program, services needs

A recently-released survey will help determine how county dollars flow in coming years

Local residents opposed to the transitional home for sex offenders, “Garden House”, and its resident Stevan Knapp celebrated when he was removed last July. Many people picketed Garden House in late February. Photo by Ray Miller-Still

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Resident of Enumclaw transitional home for sex offenders will not return

Stevan Knapp was removed from Garden House in July due to “credible threats” to his safety; a judge…