Today, the citizens of Bonney Lake are preparing to vote for or against a Metro Parks District in spring; though Orton Junction has been frozen, the citizens of Sumner have kept a YMCA in their minds; and both cities’ children can sign up for a plethora of club sports, such as Valley Wolfpack or Rainier Rugby — if they’re inclined when the season comes. Much of this has been made possible, according to Sumner School District athletic director Tim Thomsen, by the culture of athleticism and friendly competition fostered by Becky Giles.
A kick-off celebration for Enumclaw’s 2013 Relay For Life is planned for 6 p.m. Thursday in the Enumclaw High School commons.
Over the past decade or so, East Pierce Fire and Rescue, through a series of annexations and mergers has grown to one of the larger regional fire districts in the area.
If the already-drained Lake Tapps water level seems a bit lower this week, that’s because it is.
The calm of the local public library was shattered last week when a young girl was threatened, forced into the bathroom and sexually assaulted.
All suspects in the police blotter are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Tacoma office of the Washington State Department of Revenue is hosting a free workshop for new and small business owners on Wednesday, February 13, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Dennis Merle Huston of Pasco entered a plea of guilty as charged in Franklin County Superior Court today, after admitting to a complicated embezzlement scheme involving millions of dollars, dating back to March 1990. The state auditor’s office says this is the largest public embezzlement case in state history.
Democrats on Friday blocked passage of a Republican amendment to House rules that would have required a super-majority vote to move a bill forward after its introduction for representatives’ consideration.
More than 250 students from community and technical colleges around Washington gathered Friday (Feb. 1) at the state Capitol to declare their support for increased higher education funding.
A man and a woman were sent to the hospital Sunday following a stabbing assault near South Prairie.
Now entering 20th year, the program has awarded $12 million in grants for fields, skate parks and more in many communities.
Princess Promenade is the official kickoff of the 80th annual Daffodil Festival season in Pierce County.