State Minimum Wage to Increase to $9.04 Next Year

The following is a press release issued by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.

Council Committee Not Ready to Act on Library Issue

Jeff Beckwith, as head of Council's Community Services Committee, indicates a desire to continue pursuing a transfer agreement with KCLS while weighing the Library Board's recommended levy.

Email to the Editor: Mayor Reynolds Wants You to Weigh in on City Budget

Mayor Liz Reynolds asks fellow Enumclaw citizens for your input as city government looks toward planning for budget year 2012.

King Co. Online Food Worker Card Class Unavailable This Weekend

Due to routine maintenance of its server, this program that allows for food workers to take the food worker course and test online will be down.

Enumclaw Council Candidates Say They Won't Form a Voting Block

LaFleur says when they disagree in the workplace that sometimes leads to the best results.

Enumclaw Council OKs Shoreline Master Program

It will only affect 209 acres and 3 streams.

Enumclaw Council OKs State to Help With Business Licenses

City leader says it will save staff time and money, and final decision still will be made locally.

Enumclaw Schools, City Continue to Clash Over Stadium Lease

Board says council keeps changing the rules and does not have a sense of urgency.

Open House Tonight on Annexation Proposal

Many were against plan two years ago during public hearing.

State Gives All Types of Travel Tips for Busy Labor Day Weekend

Travelers can get up to date information on websites, on phone, and on highways with radio and overhead electronic signs.

City Business as Usual, Via Skype

Bonney Lake Mayor Neil Johnson Jr. hasn’t let recovery get in the way of city business.

Meet Chance LaFleur, candidate for Enumclaw City Council

This is part of a series of candidate profiles Patch will be bringing you for the 2011 elections. Chance LaFleur is running unopposed for Enumclaw City Council.

Enumclaw OKs State to Help With Business Licenses, Delays Decision on Turf Field

It also looks at Shoreline Master Plan, Rachel's Challenge, and other items.

City, Schools Close in on Agreement for Use of New Astroturf Field

Council expected to vote tonight to start with a user fee and continue working on a lease agreement.

Council to Award Bid on Solution Added to Drinking Water

Also, Enumclaw board to decide on four paving projects tonight.

Levy Passing to Fund Veterans, Human Services in King County

The measure would collect 5 cents per $1,000 of assessed value.

Turn in Your Ballots Today so Your Vote Will Count

Deadline Aug. 16 for mailing in vote or taking it to a drop box.

Meet Jim Hogan, Candidate for Enumclaw City Council

Running unopposed, he had planned to step down after 9 years, but was encouraged to keep going.

Turf War Between City, School District Disrupts Opening of New Enumclaw Field

Replacement costs in the future divide local leaders.

Meet Darrel Dickson, Candidate for Enumclaw City Council

He will run against Richard Elfers in the general election in November.

King County Fire Marshal Calls for Burn Ban Starting Monday

New rules for outdoor burning will continue through Sept. 30.

County Council Delays $20 Car-Tab Vote

Approval for the fee increase to maintain current Metro bus service was tabled until Aug. 15 during this week's County Council meeting. A fee increase requires two-thirds majority vote of the council.

Ballots for Aug. 16 Primary Mailed Today in King County

Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day at the latest, or returned to one of 11 drop boxes in King County

Citizens Picket Rep. Reichert's Office Over Debt Limit Crisis

A gathering of around 75 people tried to enter U.S. Congressman Dave Reichert's office and voice their frustrations over the debt crisis in Washington D.C.

Deadline Extended For Written Comments On Black Diamond Projects

People now have until Aug. 4 to comment.

Enumclaw May Combine With State on Business Licenses

City Council wonders if saving city staff time would be unfriendly to business community.

Meet Richard Elfers, Candidate for Enumclaw City Council

He says unlike his opponent he has the time to devote to public service.

Deadline to Register to Vote in Primary is Monday

You can sign up online; you have more time if you do it in person

Testimony Continues on Huge Developments in Black Diamond

Comment period ends Saturday.

Lots of Road Work Being Done North of Enumclaw

Detours will be in place for months.

Drug Numbers Stun Enumclaw Council; Community Help Sought

Also, transportation plan in need of funding, but King County Fair was twice as popular as last year.

Enumclaw OKs Stadium Funding, 10-Year Pact With Creationfest

City Council excited about what both will bring to the area.

Creationfest Wants to Stay in Enumclaw 10 More Years

City Council to look at that tonight, along with $300,000 state grant and 6-year transportation plan update.

Copter Flying Low Over King County Collecting Data

Base level for radiation levels would be compared to higher levels in case of an emergency.

Sunrise Opens Friday With Some Facilities Available

Almost-clear road to open at 8 a.m.; hiking opportunities at lower elevations.

Enumclaw studies traffic improvement plan

A number of local city events will be discussed at tonight's city council meeting.

King: Be careful at Sunrise

Deputy superintendent says it's wintry up there so plan accordingly and be safe.

Park works to open Sunrise earlier

Community leaders, businesses and lawmakers keep pressure on to get an exact date so tourists can make plans.

2 Men Arrested in Seattle Terror Plot Originally Targeted Joint Base Lewis-McChord

Abu Khalid Abdul-Latif and Walli Mujahidh were arrested Wednesday night for allegedly plotting to attack a Seattle military processing center.

I-90 electronic traffic signs operating

They will tell drivers how heavy traffic is going over the pass.