🌱 Patch AM: How safe is Enumclaw compared with other Washington cities now?

Hello Enumclaw! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How safe is Enumclaw compared with other Washington cities now?
• Enumclaw to host October celebration of life for Joyce Sharp

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Wild Winds West Music Festival - Saturday.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
• Thursday: Nice with periods of sun, temps: high: 71, low: 50.
• Friday: Low clouds, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Enumclaw No. 11 on 'safest Washington cities' list (courierherald.com) — Enumclaw has been ranked the 11th safest city in Washington, with especially low violent crime but higher property crime keeping it just outside the top 10. Local police credit city investment and strong community support for maintaining safety, while detailed 2024 crime statistics show where Enumclaw stands compared with other ranked cities.
   

• Joyce Sharp Passed Away : VOICE of the Valley (voiceofthevalley.com) — Family and friends of Joyce Sharp are invited to a celebration of her life on October 11 at The B Huis on Veazie Cumberland Road SE in Enumclaw. The longtime Maple Valley resident and retired Tahoma School District bus driver is remembered for her caring spirit, humor, and deep community connections, with donations suggested to diabetes or Alzheimer's charities.
   

📸 Around Enumclaw

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Enumclaw

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Wild Winds Music Festival: Nate Smith, Ernest & Austin Snell →
  Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave SE, Enumclaw
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• 2026 Wild Winds West Music Festival - Saturday →
  Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave SE, Enumclaw
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• BBQ, Brews & Brats →
  Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave SE, Enumclaw
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 9
• East Pierce County Business Roundtable
  Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce 323 N Meridian Suite A Puyallup, WA 98371
  9:00 am
• Hora de cuentos en español / Spanish Story Time at the Family Firs
  Fairwood Library 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058
  11:00 am
• Daytime Playtime
  Federal Way 320th Library 848 South 320th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003
  1:00 pm
• LEGO Block Party
  Covington Library 27100 164th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042
  3:30 pm
• Reading Buddies
  Federal Way Library 34200 1st Way South, Federal Way, WA 98003
  4:00 pm
• After School Club
  Federal Way Library 34200 1st Way South, Federal Way, WA 98003
  4:00 pm
• Community of Creators
  Federal Way 320th Library 848 South 320th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003
  5:30 pm
• Emmett Montgomery - Joketellers Union →
  Clock-Out Lounge, 4864 Beacon Ave S, Seattle
  8:30 pm
Thursday September 10
• Wake Up at AA Asphalting
  Puyallup Sumner Chamber of Commerce AA Asphalting
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Albertsons Company posted a job opening for Frozen Foods Manager in Enumclaw. Apply here.
• Parker Hannifin Corp. posted a job opening for Welder - Manufacturing in Enumclaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Enumclaw here.

🗞 Nearby News

Buckley

• Men's soccer unbeatens lead picks (gnacsports.com)

Maple Valley

• Maple Valley Food Bank is excited to host an adult-only Trunk or Treat (voiceofthevalley.com)
• New agreement for one of Tri-Cities highest-rated public golf courses (tri-cityherald.com)
• 389 Tri-Power: 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Convertible (barnfinds.com)

Auburn

• Your Chance To Win Nelly Tickets! (audacy.com)

Ok Enumclaw! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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