Grab & Go: July 27

Crafts, puppets and more this week.

Frugal Family: Back-to-School and Summer Clearance

Back-to-school sales are in full swing for all of the big-box retailers, and summer clearance sales are everywhere.

Get Out: Weekend Planner, July 29-31

Check our picks for the activities to hit and new establishments to explore.

Great Escape: It's Time for Seafair

Escape the doldrums of our less-than-ideal summer with a big annual party!

GREAT ESCAPE - Davenport Hotel

Still in search for some blue skies this week? Head east.

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.

Bites Nearby: Route 66 Pizza

Just a short distance from Enumclaw in the quaint town of Orting is a small and unassuming restaurant by the name of Route 66 Pizza. It may be small, but gastronomic magic created inside is as big as it gets.

State Patrol Named Top DUI Enforcement Agency In the Nation

WSP honored by International Association of Chiefs of Police after arresting close to 20,000 people for drunken driving in 2010.

New Book Brings the Past to Present

“Lie-berries & Gunnysacks," compiled for Enumclaw Plateau Historical Society, is available Aug. 2.

St. Elizabeth Makes List of "Most Wired" Small Hospitals In the U.S.

Hospital lauded for use of information technology to support patient care and achieve operational efficiencies.

Vehicles of Those Cited for DUI to be Impounded Under New Law

Sober friends will not be able to drive home those cited for DUI, say Washington State Patrol officials.

Runners Pound Pavement for 5K Run

Enumclaw High senior Cory Johnson takes first place in the Street Fair run.

Got Borders Gift Cards? Now Is the Time to Shop

The bookstore chain has announced a "going out of business sale" at all locations.

House Hunt: Open Houses this Weekend

The weather is hot, hot, hot and so are these homes. Come on out this weekend and enjoy some of these houses that will be open either Saturday or Sunday.

Parenting on the Plateau: Kids In America

Have you heard the buzz on kids and lemonade stands?

Enumclaw Street Fair Opens Today

The festivities include entertainment, games, food and an “Idol” contest.

Bike Like a Girl

Women represent just a quarter of all Seattle-area bike commuters, so the Cascade Bicycle Club has been gearing activities to help female riders rule the road.

Kent Man Charged With Manslaughter In Fatal Shooting of Enumclaw Teen

16-year-old Kelsey Carter reportedly shot while sitting on boyfriend's lap last December.

Bites Nearby: Buckley Eagles

Liberty, truth, justice and equality is what the Fraternal Order of Eagles stands for in our community. Good food, friendly fun, family and entertainment are the added benefits everyone should know about.

Puyallup Fair Seeks Entrants For Photography Exhibition

Categories include Around Washington, animals and children.

Police Blotter for July 21

Pair of women contend that 6-year-old boy took their cat.

Get Out: Weekend Planner, July 22-24

Check our picks for the activities to hit and new establishments to explore.

Kent Man Arrested In Connection With December Slaying of Enumclaw Teen

Bail set for man arrested in fatal shooting of Kelsey Carter, who had been reported as a runaway last fall.

ShoWare Three-on-Three Tipping Off at End of the Month

The second annual ShoWare Shootout on July 30 is expected to draw about 150 teams -- but there is room for anyone with a desire to play.

Grab & Go: July 20

Where are you headed this weekend?

Frugal Family: Crafts, Coffee and Local Restaurants

Patch has found some great local and national deals for the frugal families on the Plateau this week.

Great Escape: Bring the Heat

Your mission, should you choose to accept it: find summer.

Gallery 2011 to Debut Wildlife Exhibit

Buckley artist who grew up in Enumclaw has turned a lifelong interest in animals into a career.

Woodinville Firefighters Union Votes “No Confidence” in Chief

IAFF Local 2950 cast an overwhelming vote of no confidence in Woodinville Fire & Rescue Chief I. David Daniels.

Businesses - Have You Taken The 2011 Job Sector Survey?

The survey, which is intended to help officials and their economic development-related decisions, is being distributed to businesses in King, Pierce, Kitsap and Snohomish Counties.

Creationfest Benefits Enumclaw Economically and Musically

As visitors bring money to town to help us, we can reciprocate and check out their concerts.

Deadline Extended For Written Comments On Black Diamond Projects

People now have until Aug. 4 to comment.

Police Blotter for July 15

Woman has tires slashed.

Woman Relishes Her New Cart Business Called Housewife Hotdogs

She says it has inspired other moms to open businesses.

House Hunt: Open Houses this Weekend

If your goal was to purchase a home this summer, then guess what? There is still time! Come on out this weekend and enjoy some of these beautiful houses that will be held open either Saturday or Sunday.

New Business 'Piece of Cake' Compared With Heart Surgery

Owner of construction company conquered her biggest fear.

Enumclaw May Combine With State on Business Licenses

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

Man Dies in Fiery Crash in Buckley

Car smashed into a power pole.

Rendezvous Wine & Brew Tries to Tap Into a Different Market

Their menu for food, wine and beer is purposefully different than other places in town.

Meet Richard Elfers, Candidate for Enumclaw City Council

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