Enumclaw, Washington City of Enumclaw, Washington Location of Enumclaw inside King County, Washington Location of Enumclaw inside King County, Washington Enumclaw (Listeni/ i n mkl / ee-n m-klaw) is a town/city in King County, Washington, United States.
The Enumclaw Plateau, on which the town/city resides, was formed by a volcanic mudflow (lahar) from Mount Rainier roughly 5,700 years ago. The name Enumclaw is derived from a Salish Native American term that translates as "place of evil spirits", apparently referring to Enumclaw Mountain, positioned about 6 miles (9.7 km) to the north, and referring either to some evil incident that occurred there or to the occasional powerful windstorms from the east that affect the region. Native American mythology tells the story of two Pacific Northwest Native American brothers - Enumclaw and Kapoonis - whose father turned them into thunder and lightning in the order given.
The City of Enumclaw says the name means "thundering noise". In 1853, he claimed a 320-acre (1.3 km2) parcel on the White River, about three miles (5 km) west of the site of Enumclaw.
He would never return to Enumclaw.
One resident suggested 'Enumclaw,' which was the name of the strange sawed-off promontory north of town.
The first census listing Enumclaw in 1900 put the populace at 483 citizens .
Paul and Pacific Railroad routed a branch line through Enumclaw.
In the 1950s Enumclaw Insurance Group greatly period its company and the home office became a primary employer in the town.
In 2005 the Enumclaw horse sex case occurred on a farm five miles (8 km) northwest of Enumclaw, in unincorporated King County. A Boeing aerospace engineer titled Kenneth Pinyan from Gig Harbor, WA died after receiving anal sex from a horse. The case and the encircling media attention, led to Washington State banning bestiality. A film titled Zoo is a documentary that chronicles the horse sex case. Old Enumclaw High School, assembled in 1921 At least five primary employers have chosen Enumclaw for their headquarters: Helac Corp, Mutual of Enumclaw, Nor-Pac Seating, Nether Industries, and Hill Aero - Systems.
Enumclaw has no B & O tax and Enumclaw appreciates one of the low revenue tax rates in Washington state.
Enumclaw has opted not to be part of the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) that covers much of King, Pierce and Snohomish counties; this reduces Enumclaw's revenue tax rate, car tab fees and property taxes-saving small-town businesses and inhabitants thousands of dollars and making Enumclaw very competing.
Enumclaw is the gateway to Mount Rainier National Park and is the closest town/city to Washington State's premier ski area, Crystal Mountain.
Enumclaw provides Summer and Fall access to Washington's wine nation (Yakima) via Chinook Pass.
Enumclaw has three state parks (Nolte, Flaming Geyser, Kanaskat Palmer) inside 15 minutes and Federation Forest inside 15 minutes.
The Enumclaw Plateau is home to many horse and cattle farms.
Enumclaw has the most dairy farms in manufacturing (16 Grade "A") inside the King and Pierce County region.
Safewise announced Enumclaw as the 33 safest town/city and town in Washington in 2014 and Background Checks rated Enumclaw as the third safest town/city in Washington for 2015. Enumclaw is positioned at 47 12 9 N 121 59 39 W (47.202401, -121.994044). Pinnacle Peak, a volcanic cone, seen from SE 456th St in Enumclaw The town/city is unique in the fact that it is landlocked by farm preservation on three sides and protected forestlands to the east. The town/city is nestled against the Cascade foothills.
According to the United States Enumeration Bureau, the town/city has a total region of 4.27 square miles (11.06 km2), of which, 4.26 square miles (11.03 km2) is territory and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water. While Enumclaw is entirely positioned in King County, the town/city owns some park property inside the boundaries of Pierce County. According to the Koppen Climate Classification system, Enumclaw has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps. In comparison, Enumclaw is typically warmer than Seattle by about 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit amid the summer and cooler in the winter by about 5 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
On average, Enumclaw experiences two to three wind storms per year that last up to 3 days each.
Enumclaw town/city center is at 750 feet (228 m) above sea level.
The higher altitude allows Enumclaw to experience sunlight when most of the Puget Sound region is shrouded in fog and more snow than Seattle.
In the year 2000, the center of populace of Washington State was positioned in an unincorporated part of King County, just northeast of town. In the city, the populace was spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older.
The average homehold income in the 98022 Enumclaw retail trade (draw) region was $89,481 in 2013.
Enumclaw is one of just three metros/cities in Washington with breed-specific legislation banning pit bull dogs inside the town/city limits. Enumclaw has also chosen to ban the production, distribution and sale of recreational marijuana.
Enumclaw operates with a Strong Mayor / Council form of government.
The town/city of Enumclaw operates its own solid waste utility (garbage), water and sewage departments.
The town/city is unique as it is only one of two metros/cities in Washington state that owns its own natural gas company.
The United States Postal Service operates the Enumclaw Post Office and a county-wide distribution center. The town is home to the Enumclaw Courier-Herald newspaper.
Enumclaw is also home to KGRG (1330 AM), a 500 watt AM college airways broadcast licensed to the Green River Foundation and directed by Green River Community College in Auburn, as well as the non-profit 501(c)3 media studio Knok Studio.
The Enumclaw Expo Center annually hosts the King County Fair and the Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games, among a number of other exhibitions and festivals.
The Enumclaw School District operates enhance schools for pupils residing in the Enumclaw, Black Diamond, Seleck, Palmer, Ravensdale and Greenwater areas.
Elementary schools in Enumclaw and serving portions of Enumclaw include Byron Kibler, Southwood, Sunrise, and Westwood.
Some portions of Enumclaw are zoned to Enumclaw Middle School in Enumclaw, while some portions are zoned to Thunder Mountain Middle School in unincorporated King County. All inhabitants of Enumclaw are zoned to Enumclaw High School.
Green River Community College operates a ground in Enumclaw.
The 1967 Walt Disney film, Charlie, the Lonesome Cougar, was filmed at the Weyerhauser Mill in Enumclaw and encircling areas.
Visitor Information, City of Enumclaw "The 50 Safest Cities in Washington - Safe - Wise".
"Enumclaw, Washington Koppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)".
United States Enumeration Bureau.
"Population and Population Centers by State: 2001".
"Hospital to operate under new name - Enumclaw Courier-Herald".
Enumclaw School District.
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