King County wastes money, ignores local citizens | Letter
The Enumclaw City Council on April 9 had planned to discuss the 43,000 acre purchase proposed by King County on March 25. But any discussion was useless because King county decided to waste $11 million of the taxpayers’ money without any input from citizens or the city of Enumclaw which is directly next to the property.
Plateau fortunate to have great healthcare facilities
Aren’t the citizens of Enumclaw fortunate to have both St. Elizabeth Hospital and Enumclaw Health and Rehabilitation Center in Enumclaw?
Support King County effort to preserve local forest | Letter
I strongly support King County’s acquisition of development rights on the 43,000 Hancock acres east of Enumclaw. This very important action will keep this area as a working forest, preserve wildlife habitat and ensure continued recreational opportunities for the public.
Tourism economically benefits Mount Rainier gateway communities and state
National Parks continue to be important, even critical, economic engines for local communities with visitors generating $30.1 billion in economic activity, and supporting 252,000 jobs nationwide in 2011. More than a third of that spending went directly into communities within 60 miles of a park
Forest agreement could limit city’s future plans
We are writing this letter as concerned private citizens to provide information to our community. King County has proposed purchasing the development rights on 43,000 acres from the east city limits of Enumclaw to Greenwater from Hancock Forest Management for $11.1 million.
Retired chief seeking support for Fire District 44 levy
I am a 28-year fire service veteran and retired chief officer from the Auburn Fire Department. I am also a resident in King County Fire District 44, where I served as a commissioner for six years.
Councilman says there's plenty to think about before seeking office
Some local political competition is healthy and will result in a better community! I have not endorsed any one for the open positions. I will wait to see who runs.
Hoping Enumclaw Mayor Liz Reynolds seeks another term
I hope Mayor Liz Reynolds will decide to run for re-election this year. Her leadership has been invaluable in bringing our city through these continuing times of economic crisis while other municipalities face bankruptcy.
Washington State PTA looks forward to stable and equitable funding for schools | Letter
The Washington State Parent Teacher Association opposes placing “super majority” barriers to funding that kids rely on, and the association welcomes the state Supreme Court ruling this week that strikes down the two-thirds majority requirement for revenue increases. This ruling gives policymakers the flexibility they need to make practical and balanced choices for children.
Screening Day’s goal is to save American lives | Letter
As a gastroenterologist, I am writing to remind you and your readers that while March is an exciting time in the world of college basketball, it is also Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
Federal courts, not local officials, have the power
The sheriff of Linn County, Oregon, (as quoted by Tim Personius) wrote that he would not allow his citizens to be “…turned into criminals due to the unconstitutional actions of misguided politicians.” To prevent that ludicrous hypothetical, Sheriff Mueller says that he will not “permit the enforcement of any unconstitutional regulations or orders by federal officials within the borders” of his county. Both gentlemen should better acquaint themselves with the U.S. Constitution that they claim to revere.
