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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…

Skatepark meeting

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Community skatepark design meeting tomorrow, Oct. 25

This is the first of two planned meetings between the public, the city, and Gridline Skateparks.

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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.

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…

Blotter bug

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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.

The White River flooded in 2009. Photo courtesy King County

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Nearly $1.5 million awarded to tackle Enumclaw flooding

Most of the money will be going toward the Boise Creek reroute project; some will be allocated to…

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…

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.

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.

Blotter bug

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

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

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…