License Application Rights to Enumclaw's Liquor Store Brings 259K Winning Bid

Online auction for the license application rights of 167 state-run liquor stores in Washington state netted $30.75 million.

No Bonfires in the City, Burglar Busted and a Theft from Vehicle in April 20 to April 23 Blotter

A roundup of Enumclaw police reports from Friday, April 20 through Monday, April 23.

EHS Girls Water Polo Topple Sumner/Bonney Lake 23-1

Coach Bob Averill provided this update from the match on Tuesday, April 24.

Dress Day for Prom Dreams

About 15 girls from Enumclaw High School played dress up Tuesday after being selected to receive some extra help from a local organization in preparing for this year's prom.

POLL: Are Kids Getting Priced Out of Baseball and Softball?

A New York Times article explores the era of the $250 baseball bat.

Police Ask Hikers in the I-90 Corridor If They Have Seen Truck at Trailheads

As police continue to search for Peter Keller, a person of interest in a Sunday double homicide in North Bend, they are asking the public to help identify areas or trailheads he may have frequented.

Urquhart Announces Candidacy for King County Sheriff

Former King County Sheriff's spokesman John Urquhart announced his intention to run for Sheriff at a downtown Seattle hotel on Tuesday.

FBI Offers Unique Check for Damaging Computer Virus

More than half a million computers in the U.S. may have been infected by a bug that will interrupt Internet service when the FBI shuts down a temporary fix this summer.

City Recognized for Wellness Efforts for Second Year, Earns Healthcare Savings

The city of Enumclaw for 2012 again wins the WellCity Award from the Association of Washington Cities and included in the recognition is a 2 percent premium discount on medical coverage premiums.

Update: City of Enumclaw is Hiring

Looking for a position in public works or perhaps the police department?

Council Gets to Talking about Streets Maintenance

Though no resolution was passed, information brought forward by public works director Chris Searcy with regards to the state of city streets and pavement Monday spurred a 'robust' conversation about possible ways to fund repairs and maintenance.

Agent: Year-Over-Year Home Sales Up for Ninth Consecutive Month

National and local statistics highlight the return of investors to the housing market, but are consumers confident enough in the economy to buy yet?

Tacoma Woman Sentenced to Prison for Identity Theft Linked to Car Prowls in Mt. Rainier National Park

Pamela N. Williams, 25, of Tacoma has been linked to 16 car break-ins at Mt. Rainier National Park from May to July 2010.

Enumclaw City Council Agenda for Monday, April 23

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

Email to the Editor: Introducing AnEducation Projects

Jordan Barnett wants to get you talking about education in America through a new project launching April 30.

Readers’ Choice Poll: Who is the Best Florist in Enumclaw?

Vote in our poll and let us know in the comments.

Enumclaw Night Owls Could Glimpse Meteor Showers

The Lyrid meteor showers are supposed to peak this weekend.

Viewfinder: Community Opens Hearts and Wallets in Support of Full-Day Kindergarten

The theme this year was inspired by The Hunger Games but unlike the movie, there was no pitting segments of the community against each other as the event and speaker Lu Blair illustrated that it does indeed take the whole community to raise a child.

Meet Your 31st District Representatives in Public Meeting Series this May

Area chambers of commerce, schools and Sound Publishing are hosting a 'Community Connection' series in early May with Reps. Cathy Dahlquist and Christopher Hurst.

Visit National Parks For Free April 21-29

Earlier this year the Park Service had announced free entrance days at 100 parks across the country, including parks within an hour's drive from Enumclaw.

Partners Sought to Invest in Solar Panels at King County Facilities

Program will spark investments in clean energy at “solar hot spots,” and help County meet goal of generating half of the energy it consumes.

A Fight, Dog Complaint and Runaway Sighting in April 19 Blotter

A roundup of Enumclaw police reports from Thursday, April 19.

Celebrate Earth Day This Weekend

Many fun, simple and local choices exist to mark the occasion.

No Payment for Hay, Dune Buggies and Solicitors Asked to Leave in April 18 Blotter

A roundup of Enumclaw police reports for Wednesday, April 18.

QFC Edges Safeway as Your Favorite in Readers' Choice Poll

Love your supermarket? Review them on their Places page.

Rotary Names April Students of the Month

Chris Beinke of Enumclaw High School and Chloe Sharp of White River High School were recognized for their achievements this month by the Enumclaw Rotary Club.

Rotary Boosts Enumclaw Village Tutors Program with $1,000 Gift

Ryan Overbay reports the program this year at Enumclaw Youth and Family Services is doing well and the monetary gift will be used for supplies and staff oversight moving forward.

King County Assessor Hangs Out in Enumclaw

Assessor Lloyd Hara took advantage of the opportunity while in Enumclaw Thursday to meet with business and community leaders and answer their questions about property taxes and more.

Enumclaw/King County Fire District No. 28 Report for April 11 through April 17

Here's a look at KCFD 28's call totals for the week of April 11 through April 17.

EHS Girls Water Polo Win Match Against Curtis 14-4

Coach Bob Averill provided an update from the Thursday, April 19 game.

Cedar River Academy Students Lay Out Goals in Mahler Park Project

Having completed an inventory project to assess what exists in the undeveloped city park, Cedar River Academy students returned to meet the Park Board Thursday for the second part of their project: identifying goals.

Get Out: Chalet Rocks Out, Aquatic Fun and Spring Fair in Puyallup this Weekend

Check out our picks for the top activities and hot spots to hit this weekend.

Enumclaw Teachers Dive into New Tech Equipment

Training has begun to get staff up to speed on all new equipment and software currently being implemented in all classrooms in the district. Patch stopped by and hung out for a bit at one of the first overview trainings.

King County Fire District No. 44 Report for April 10 through April 16

The following information was provided by King County Fire District No. 44 public information officer Tim Perciful and covers April 10 through April 16.

Unlocked Vehicles Prowled During Church, Business Burglarized and School Vandalism in April 16 and April 17 Blotter

A roundup of Enumclaw police reports from Monday, April 16 and Tuesday, April 17.

Man Robs Maple Valley Subway At Gunpoint; Flees On Bike

Detectives believe this suspect may also be linked to two other robberies that have occurred in the area within the last three weeks.

Punk/Pop Party at the Chalet Theater this Weekend

The newly formed C.A.S.T. presents a pop/punk band event this Saturday at the Chalet in a fundraising effort to acquire the theater property and transform it into a multi-use venue.

Video: How to Manage Your Free Business Listing on Patch

Attention local businesses, you have a home in our "Patch Places." Claim your free listing, hop online and add photos, menus, promotions, reach out to your customers and respond to ratings and reviews today!

Update: Votes in Favor of Library Annexation Lead by 31 Friday

The King County Elections office reports Friday afternoon that Proposition No. 1 in Enumclaw, asking whether voters want to annex the city library into KCLS, is ahead by 31 votes.

State Patrol Starts Hiring Blitz to Fill Additional Academy Class

The Washington State Patrol is looking to hire 60 trooper cadets quickly.