Ballots for Mountain View Fire and Rescue Levy Proposal Hit Mail Today

King County Fire Protection District No. 44 Chief Greg Smith reminds voters in this district that ballots are headed out today and to remember to cast your vote for or against the levy in time for the April 23 special election.

City Voices Vary Regarding King County's White River Forest Land Deal

Mayor Liz Reynolds shares a letter she's written to County Executive Dow Constantine regarding the agreement and advocates revisiting the issue of access fees currently being charged for recreational use of the land.

King County Metro Identifies 151 Bus Routes for Elimination, Service Reduction

The transit agency says an ongoing funding gap could cause it to cut 65 routes and reduce 86 more. Route 186 from Auburn to Enumclaw is among those slated for a service reduction.

Happy Retirement, Officer Voss!

Long-time Enumclaw Police Officer Dave Voss celebrated his retirement after 25 years of service with city leaders, department staff, family and friends last Thursday.

Email to the Editor: County Agreement Over White River Forest Needs Enumclaw Residents' Input

Enumclaw City Councilman Darrel Dickson encourages city residents to make their opinions known to King County officials as the ordinance authorizing the $11.1 million purchase of development rights heads to full County Council on April 29.

Enumclaw City Leaders to Weigh in on County's White River Forest Land Deal

Councilmembers agreed during Monday's meeting to move the issue into the community/economic development committee to discuss the preliminary deal that King County announced last week to preserve 43,000 acres nearby.

Enumclaw Council Continues Meeting Regarding Golf Course Lease Agreement Tonight

The regular Monday night meeting was recessed until tonight at 7 p.m.

Washington AG Unveils New Web Resources for Active Military, Veterans

Resources are available for those seeking employment, facing foreclosure or dealing with other challenges.

Got Studded Tires? They Should Be Removed by End of the Week

Under state law, driving with studded tires after Mar. 31 is a traffic infraction and could result in police writing you a $124 ticket.

Enumclaw Mayor Liz Reynolds Announces Intentions to Run for Re-election

In a campaign statement released Monday, Reynolds shares her continued commitment to serving the citizens of Enumclaw following her first term in office.

Levy Vote, Stairclimb and More from King County Fire District No. 44's Report for March 5 to March 11

The following information was provided by King County Fire District No. 44 public information officer Tim Perciful and covers March 5 to March 11.

City of Buckley Receives $325,000 State Energy Effficiency Grant

The grant is part of $18 million in grants announced by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee this week to create jobs and lower energy costs.

City Now Taking Applications for Enumclaw Community Garden 2013

Applications for plots will be accepted through April 1 on a first-come first-served basis.

Update: Legislature OKs Making Enumclaw "Western Gateway" to Chinook Scenic Byway

The Chinook Scenic Byway currently runs along SR 410 through the Cascades. Both House Bill 1028 and Senate Bill 5030 extend the Byway four miles west to Farman Street in Enumclaw.

Two Public Meetings Coming Up for Mountain View Fire and Rescue Levy Voters

King County Fire Protection District No. 44 is asking voters to consider a $650,000 per year levy for four years spanning 2014 to 2017.

Washington AG Office Warns Consumers Not to Fall for Spoofs Presenting Stock Tips

The Attorney General’s Office learned this week people are receiving e-mails that appear to be from the AGO Webmaster or other “@atg.wa.gov” e-mail addresses with questionable subject lines.

Enumclaw School Board OKs Petition for Land Transfer

The board approved a resolution at its Feb. 25 meeting to proceed with asking the Puget Sound Educational Service District to render a decision on the proposed transfer of 54 acres in Black Diamond out of the Tahoma School District.

Residents in Mountain View Fire and Rescue District to Vote on Levy in April

The board of fire commissioners for the department, also known as King County Fire Protection District No. 44, has adopted a resolution to place the issue of a four-year levy to voters in the April 23 election.

Mountain View Fire and Rescue Commissioners Vote to Put Levy Issue to Voters

Here's a summary of news from King County Fire Protection District No. 44 this past week Feb. 19 to Feb. 25.

How Would Sequestration Affect the SR 410 Corridor?

Washington state is set to lose more than $11 million in education funding and $173.4 million in pay for furloughed military employees, according to the White House.

Legislative Roundup: Roach Seeks Truth, Dahlquist Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling

Here's the latest from your representatives in the 31st Legislative District this week.

Roach Bill Would Bring Parity to City and County Governments, Protect Property Values

SB 5323 would give local governments the authority to determine that litter and potentially dangerous litter is a nuisance and would require the cost of removal to be borne by the property owner.

Council Votes to Proceed with Swiftwater Consulting for Golf Course Management

With two councilmembers absent, the remaining body was split 3-2 over proceeding with Bob Gelinas of Swiftwater Consulting and Management.

Mountain View Fire & Rescue Board of Commissioners to Vote on Levy Tuesday

Declining revenues have spurred district leaders to consider going to the public for a levy in order to maintain current service levels.

Enumclaw City Council Agenda for Monday, Feb. 25

The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Mt. Peak Among County Parks to Benefit from Proposed Levy in August Primary

King County Executive Dow Constantine this week proposed a six-year, $360 million Parks Levy for the August primary that would enable voters to replace two parks levies that will expire at the end of this year.

Dahlquist Bill to Help Solve Violent Crimes Passes House, Heads to Senate

If passed, House Bill 1047 would give law enforcement authorities access to license plate numbers snapped by traffic cameras.

Man Pleads Not Guilty to Assaulting 11-Year-Old Girl at Enumclaw Library

Travis Lear, 25, pleaded not guilty to a first-degree child molestation charged for the alleged sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl at the Enumclaw Library on Jan. 30.

Alleged Fraud Found in Eyman, GMO Initiative Campaigns

The Secretary of State says more than 8,000 fraudulent signatures were found on I-517, Tim Eyman's so-called initiative on initiatives, and I-522, which calls for required GMO labeling.

Property Taxes Up 1.9 Percent in Enumclaw—What Will Your Bill Look Like?

The county assessor has attributed the increase to voter-approved measures in various towns and jurisdictions.

Enumclaw City Council Agenda for Monday, Feb, 11

The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall.

Report: State Toxicologist Sees No Spike in Marijuana DUIs

Washington state toxicologist Fiona Couper says there has been no increase in positive blood tests for THC since I-502 went into effect.

FCC's Public WiFi Proposal May Not Change Much Locally

The federal government wants to bring fast, powerful—and free—Internet connections to communities across the nation.

Dahlquist Questions State's Competitive Contracting Practices

Rep. Cathy Dahlquist introduced House Bill 1143 to reform the state contracting process which received a public hearing today.

Dahlquist Shares Spending History Following Report on Lawmakers' Expense Reports

The District 31 lawmaker was listed in an Associated Press report released this week for expensing $182 for dry cleaning.

Email to the Editor: Take a Look Back at the City of Enumclaw's 2012 Accomplishments

Enumclaw City Councilman Darrel Dickson gives citizens a rundown of the city's achievements in the last year and a look ahead to what's coming up this new year.

Enumclaw Council Appoints Kyle Diercks to Vacant Position

Diercks, who co-owns Mountain Aire Mercantile, takes over the seat through 2013 which was vacated by the death of Kevin Mahelona last November.

King County Proclamation for Enumclaw Day

King County Executive Dow Constantine and County Councilmember Reagan Dunn issed a proclamation that Jan. 27, 2013 was Enumclaw Day in King County.

Homeless Count Finds 2,736 People Without Shelter in King County

The one-night survey took place Thursday night and included 142 more individuals than last year's count.

House Republicans Again Introduce Fund Education First Legislation

The bill was introduced by Reps. Cathy Dahlquist and Gary Alexander and would require a separate K-12 education budget pass first before other state spending is allocated.