Orting News

Two people were killed early Thursday when the driver of a Chevrolet Blazer lost control and the vehicle rolled several times and crashed near the Orting area, the Pierce County Sheriff's Department said.

Two people were killed early Thursday in a violent rollover crash on a road in Orting.

It's bass fishing, not boxing. But listening to competitors talk about the rough waters after Thursday's second round of the FLW National Guard West Series stop on the Columbia River, it sounded as if they had just finished 15 rounds in the squared circle rather than a day skimming along the waves.

For Lenny Shearer, Orting's Wild Rose Quilt Shop was the 22nd quilt shop she'd visited in two days.

East Pierce Fire and Rescue Assistant Chief Dave Wakefield will remain as interim chief for Pierce County Fire District 18 after commissioners approved an interlocal agreement Thursday, June 25.

These days, Lily's life is full of kisses, tail wagging and treats. But less than two weeks ago, Lily was a starkly different animal.

Riders of all ages will get the oppurtunity to learn about bicycle safety and cruise 12, 30 or 50 miles through parts of Puyallup, Sumner, Orting, Bonney Lake and South Prairie during the 19th annual Tour de Pierce.

From milking cows in wee-morning hours to hiding chewing tobacco from their wives, fathers who were loved a generation ago left imprints that remain with their families today.

The old brick gymnasium stands next to the old Alderton School building along state Route 162.

Bonnie Messinger was announced as the winner of the a oeLiving Today for a Better Tomorrowa writing contest sponsored in May at the Bonney Lake Senior Center.

Bonney Lake is moving forward with a creekside trail that will ultimately connect to Pierce County's growing trail system.

Officials with Helping Hand House don't think in the short term when it comes to solving the problem of homelessness.

I guess they had to have their schoolyard shindig early so they would still be able to get to their Flat Earth Society breakfast.

Perserverance was the buzz word at Collins High School commencement exercises Friday night as about 30 graduates walked across the White River High School auditorium stage to receive their diplomas.

Elected officials from three communities are forming a task force to address flooding concerns they think Pierce County officials are taking too long to solve.

Every year in the thirty-plus years that the Rotary Club of Sumner has held their annual golf tournament, they have always chosen a cause to donate the proceeds to.

Fire Chief Randy Shelton of Orting Valley Fire and Rescue was placed on administrative leave this week pending the results of a hush-hush investigation.

The water filled star-spangled cups. The veterans, thickened by years, stood in stiff silence for the color guard.

Pierce County is preparing to start a week of testing on its lahar warning sirens Friday.

Pierce County will be testing its volcano alarms for a week, starting Friday. Residents of Puyallup, Sumner, Orting and Fife may hear intermittent chimes and announcements as workers upgrade the software on 13 sirens.