Enumclaw Courier-Herald

The Enumclaw Courier-Herald is a newspaper located in Enumclaw, Washington, created in 1933 through the merger of two earlier publications: the Enumclaw Courier, which had been in circulation since 1900, and the Enumclaw Herald, which started in 1908. Kevin Hanson served as the editor from 2001 until early 2012, when Dennis Box took over the editorial position. In 2003, Bill Marcum was the publisher of the paper. In August 2010, it was announced that Marcum would be departing from the Courier-Herald to take on the role of regional manager for Nickel Ads in Portland, Oregon, starting in September. Subsequently, Brennan Purtzer became the publisher in October of that year, but he left the position in March 2012.

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WRHS, EHS Hornets well represented in spring postseason sports

1 day ago | courierherald.com | Kevin Hanson

With their regular seasons in the record books, the Plateau’s spring teams are headed into postseason play. Here’s a quick look at where things stand this week. BASEBALL The District 3/4 baseball tourney began May 13, runs through May 17 and will eventually send seven teams to the Class 3A state tournament. The 16-team district tourney includes both Enumclaw High and White River. EHS opened as the No. 3 seed and White River was slotted at No. 13.
Precinct election analysis: Rural Enumclaw’s lack of ESD levy support may have sunk the measure

5 days ago | courierherald.com | Ray Miller-Still

The dust from the recent election has settled, and it’s clear that Enumclaw and Black Diamond continue to have little interest in tax increases. But in an election precinct analysis, a major lack of support in rural Enumclaw may be the biggest contributing factor to why the proposed Enumclaw School District levy failed by 775 votes.
Should Enumclaw embrace automatic license plate readers?

1 week ago | courierherald.com | Ray Miller-Still

Almost all of incorporated South King County is using automatic license plate reader cameras — and Enumclaw Police Chief Tim Floyd wants to bring them here. However, an Enumclaw City Council committee recently decided to not move the EPD’s proposal to the full council, citing issues like the invasion of privacy and the lack of government oversight of a private company.
“It was kind of a surprise”; ESD math teacher recounts reaction to Hall of Fame induction news

1 week ago | courierherald.com | Kevin Hanson

A whirlwind weekend in Ellensburg culminated in Enumclaw’s Jason Patterson being inducted into the Central Washington University Athletic Hall of Fame. A former Enumclaw High football standout and current Enumclaw Middle School math teacher, Patterson was one of four former Wildcats enshrined. The May 3 ceremony took place inside CWU’s Nicholson Arena. Friday, on the eve of the Wildcats’ spring game, Patterson was invited to share some words with the football team.
King County moves back deadline for gravel mine determination

1 week ago | courierherald.com | Ray Miller-Still

If you were holding your breath for King County’s ruling on the environmental impacts of a proposed Cumberland gravel mine – you’re going to have to hold it a little bit longer. On April 22, King County’s Permitting Division announced the deadline for the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) review of mining company Segale Properties LLC new venture was moved from April 25 to June 12. Here’s some history.
Other peoples’ bad decisions affect our lives. How do you cope? | In Focus

1 week ago | courierherald.com | Richard Elfers

Have you ever suffered from somebody else’s bad decisions? The obvious answer is, “Who hasn’t?” That’s the current problem we face in many areas. Whether it’s the state government that increased its income and expenditures over the past year, and yet has decided to increase taxes to cover budget shortfalls. The Democratic governor is advocating cuts in government spending, but the Democratically controlled legislature is resisting him.
ESD community rejects “critical maintenance” levy | Election recap

2 weeks ago | courierherald.com | Ray Miller-Still

Correction: In the print version of this article, the subhead reported that there are failing fire panels. This is incorrect; some fire panels are decades old, but are not currently failing. The subhead has been updated. It appears the Enumclaw and Black Diamond communities have again resoundingly rejected an Enumclaw School District property tax proposal to tackle facility repairs and upgrades. It was clear that ESD’s Prop.
Power is addictive | In Focus

2 weeks ago | courierherald.com | Richard Elfers

“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” — Abraham Lincoln“The object of power is power.”— George Orwell, 1984“We know that no one ever seizes power with the intention of relinquishing it.” — George Orwell, 1984The above quotes remind me of the time I actually exercised power. That was when I served on the Enumclaw City Council for four years.
Enumclaw senior center celebrates structural improvements

2 weeks ago | courierherald.com | Ray Miller-Still

Rep. Kim Schrier, Senior Center Director Melissa Holt, and other city leaders gathered at the Enumclaw Senior Center to celebrate recent revitalization projects. Shrier, who represents Washington’s 8th district (which includes Enumclaw), helped get the senior center $700,000 from the federal budget in 2022 to address various insufficiencies in the building, which is nearly a century old and, at least until recently, did not meet any modern code standards.
Enumclaw resident pleaded guilty to possessing stolen copper cable

3 weeks ago | courierherald.com | Ray Miller-Still

Enumclaw resident Joshua Jay Eixenberger recently pleaded guilty to malicious mischief and possession of stolen property after being arrested December 2023 for cable theft. Eixenberger and Kent resident Shane Wendon Israel were arrested Dec. 16, 2023, after Snoqualmie and North Bend police responded to a call regarding a U-Haul driving back and forth on Elk Fields, located on Railroad Avenue Southeast in Snoqualmie.