🌱 Patch AM: Why four Enumclaw schools suddenly went into lockdown this morning

What's up Enumclaw! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why four Enumclaw schools suddenly went into lockdown this morning
• How new flood grants will change Battersby Avenue and local creeks
• Enumclaw cracks the state Top 10—can they upset Federal Way?

Also on today's calendar: Manna by Nanna @ Sweet Pea's Fall Harvest Festival and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 41 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 41.
• Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ESD lockdowns caused by report of man with firearm (courierherald.com) — Several Enumclaw schools, including Sunrise, Southwood, Enumclaw Middle, and Enumclaw High, spent about two hours in modified lockdown after reports of an armed individual near Sunrise Elementary. Law enforcement and school staff followed emergency protocols, quickly located the person, and determined there was no threat before giving the all-clear.
   

• Enumclaw received flood reduction grants (courierherald.com) — Enumclaw has secured $663,000 in King County flood reduction grants to replace the aging Battersby West culvert, aiming to reduce upstream flooding and improve salmon passage near town. The city will add $100,000 of its own funds, while a nearby project at Neely Mansion also received county support for new flood protections.
   

• Week 4: TNT's high school football Top 10 team rankings in Washington (thenewstribune.com) — Enumclaw's football team has climbed to No. 6 in the statewide 3A rankings and now hosts No. 4 Federal Way at Pete's Pool in a marquee Week 4 matchup. The list also shows several nearby programs rising or falling, giving Enumclaw fans a sense of the broader competition this season.
   

📸 Around Enumclaw

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Enumclaw

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 28
• Sidewinder Omega Wire Wrap Pendant Workshop with Char Jorgensen →
  Arts Alive! Studio and Gallery, 1429 Cole Street, Enumclaw
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 26
• Manna by Nanna @ Sweet Pea's Fall Harvest Festival →
  Sweet Pea's Mercantile, 23110 SE 436th St, Enumclaw
  10:00 am
Monday September 28
• Community and Economic Development Committee Meeting →
  Stevenson-Yerxa, Enumclaw
  4:30 pm
• Public Works Committee Meeting →
  Stevenson-Yerxa, Enumclaw
  5:30 pm
• Finance Committee Meeting →
  City Hall - Finance Office, 1339 Griffin Avenue, Enumclaw
  6:30 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  City Hall - Council Chambers, 1339 Griffin Avenue, Enumclaw
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• You're Invited: BYOB, Beads, and Beautiful Company! →
  Arts Alive! Studio and Gallery, 1429 Cole Street, Enumclaw
  6:30 pm
Friday October 2
• Fall and Halloween Magnet Workshop →
  Arts Alive! Studio and Gallery, 1429 Cole Street, Enumclaw
  11:00 am
Friday October 9
• Gabriel Rutledge →
  Chalet Theatre, 1721 Wells Street, Enumclaw
• Gabriel Rutledge - Enumclaw, WA →
  Chalet Theatre, 1721 Wells Street, Enumclaw
Saturday October 10
• The Hungry Housewives 12th Annual Craft & Vendor Show →
  GMS, 240 N C St, Buckley
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday September 26
• Black Diamond – How It Came To Be! →
  Black Diamond Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond
  1:00 pm
• Black Diamond - How It Came To Be! →
  Black Diamond History Museum, 32627 Railroad Ave, Black Diamond
  1:00 pm
Sunday September 27
• Pilates Instructors and Pilates Enthusiast Workshop →
  8910 Main Street East, Bonney Lake

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Parker Hannifin Corp. posted a job opening for Quality Inspector in Enumclaw. Apply here.
• Trapper's Sushi Company posted a job opening for Host (Cashier) – FOH in Enumclaw. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Enumclaw here.

🗞 Nearby News

Buckley

• City of Buckley warns of fake emails from its planning department (kiro7.com)
• High school football: Top 10 rankings in Washington, Week 4 (thenewstribune.com)
• This Week's Print Calendar – 9/25 to 10/1 - (weekly-volcano.com)

Maple Valley

• 2026 Halloween Haunted Houses, Ghost Tours & Spooky Shows in the Seattle Metro Area (greaterseattleonthecheap.com) (greaterseattleonthecheap.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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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