In an effort to keep the state roadways safe during this long holiday weekend of travel, Washington State Patrol (WSP) Troopers made approximately 211 arrests or bookings of impaired drivers over Independence Day weekend.
The agenda and full agenda packet for the July 12, 2016 regular City Council Meeting are now available to view online.
The friends and family members of 37 individuals who died in Pierce County have one last opportunity to reclaim their remains. The Pierce County Medical Examiner plans to scatter unclaimed ashes on the waters of Puget Sound in August. Ashes being scattered are from individuals who died between 1998 and 2015.
Lake Tapps Reservoir is a beautiful recreational area, but it is also part of Cascade Water Alliance’s water supply system, including the lake bed (up to elevation 545 feet), the dikes, and the entire White River system.
Last week, the Cannabis Patient Protection Act came into full effect, changing how the state regulates medical marijuana. Also, a WWII vet was once again able to fly in a B-17 bomber after a boy scout troop raised enough funds. Sumner High School’s long-time FFA teacher Greg Pile retired, and don’t forget to check out Buckley’s new concert series in your Weekend Briefing!
A rainy forecast has washed out work that would have narrowed southbound Interstate 5 to two lanes in SeaTac and Des Moines this weekend. Work on eastbound Interstate 90 across Lake Washington will proceed as scheduled Friday, July 8.
Yesterday Prosecutor Mark Lindquist charged Robert Linwood Hall III, 33, with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, unlawful manufacturing of a control substance, and unlawful possession of a firearm in the second degree.
Ahh…summertime! Hopefully most of us will experience a change of pace (slower) and perhaps a change of scenery (more time in the great outdoors) and maybe even a vacation! Time away, and time to play! All of us need time for refreshment, in order to recharge our batteries.
The brutal murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman took place seven days after my 5th birthday. My desire to learn more about the trial of Simpson started with the 10 episode FX show “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story” and peaked with ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentary “O.J.: Made in America.”
After an eventful primary presidential election, it appears the presidential candidates have been chosen: Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. I must say that the Democrats choosing Hillary Clinton is very depressing to me. Despite the history that Hillary has provided to voters, Democrats still chose her to represent them in the presidential race.
Fireworks don’t always respect city and county lines.
A little more than a week ago we saw British citizens vote to leave the European Union, citing distrust of ruling elites in Brussels and a desire to retake lost national power.
Boeing B-17 bombers were built for World War II and retired in 1968, never to be flown again. That is until Don Wood, a 92-year-old war veteran was able to take to the skies once again thanks to Boy Scout troop 501 from Lake Tapps, Washington.
