Wildfire Arson – the intentional and/or reckless burning of underdeveloped wildland or uncultivated land – is the cause of many large and damaging wildfires throughout the United States. Although most residents have no intention of starting a wildfire, 75% of all reported wildland fires in Washington State last year were human-caused.
Movies can be our window on the world and windows into our own lives. In observance of Older Americans Month, the Pierce County Library system and Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources are showing three remarkable films that explore the significant experiences and contributions of older adults who still want to be a part of the world and contribute to their community.
Native American tribes and the state have gotten themselves in a tangle over the Puget Sound Salmon Plan.
Smoke inhalation isn’t just a problem for people during a fire – it’s a problem for their pets, too. Now, the fire department is better equipped to rescue pets with the help of specially-designed oxygen masks. The donation of these six new mask kits (which come with three masks of different sizes to fit most animals with a snout) comes from Invisible Fence of Seattle and their Project Breathe program.
BOYS LACROSSE
Emerald Ridge 13, Sumner 12
Tahoma 18, Bonney Lake 3
Sumner record: 3-6 league, 3-8 overall.
Bonney Lake record: 6-3 league, 10-4 overall.
Bonney Lake: 1-0-0-0-0-0-1 – 2-9-1
Peninsula: 0-0-0-1-0-4-x – 5-7-1
The East Pierce Fire and Rescue levy lid lift was passing based on the first results posted Tuesday evening.
Sumner High School hosted a head-to-head girls tennis match April 19 with Bonney Lake, beating the visiting Panthers 4-1. As the teams stand, the Spartans are tied for the best record in the SPSL 3A with an 8-1 mark. Sumner’s only loss so far was to Auburn Mountainview on April 6. The Panthers hold a 2-8 record, but the team has room to improve down the stretch.
Firefighter staffing is critically short at East Pierce Fire and Rescue during a time when firefighters are working hard to stay up with the increasing demand in call volume. In the first quarter of 2016, we responded to 2,506 alarms—a 15 percent increase over the same period as last year. With the continued growth in our area, we are expecting call volumes to keep climbing.
Bonney Lake resident Jesse Rodriguez has long had an affinity for running and the countless miles finally carried her to the biggest stage. On Monday, April 18, she was in the field for the 120th Boston Marathon.
Sumner record: 9-1 league and overall.
Bonney Lake record: 2-8 league, 2-9 overall.
BOYS SOCCER
Bonney Lake 3, Lakes 0
Auburn Mountainview 2, Sumner 1
