Crash on West Tapps sends one to trauma center | East Pierce Fire & Rescue

East Pierce Fire and Rescue firefighters responded to numerous reports of a collision on the 4100 block of West Tapps at 9:22 p.m.

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News 7:52 AM May 16, 2012 0

Midtown Grill will host fundraiser auction to send Bonney Lake FCCLA to national competition

Eight students from Bonney Lake High School's chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America have earned State Championships, qualifying them for the National FCCLA Competition in Orlando, Fla.

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Historical Society to dedicate marker at Lake Tapps Power House on Saturday

This newest marker is the 11th historic marker for the Greater Bonney Lake Historical Society (GBLHS). The first 10 markers were created in 2009 in collaboration with the City of Bonney Lake. Funding for this marker was provided by Cascade Water Alliance.

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News 1:44 PM May 16, 2012 0

Council appears ready to approve utility rate adjustements

Assuming the ordinances pass as discussed, ratepayers can expect a 10 percent increase in sewer fees in each of the next four years, but can also expect a slight drop in water rates to help ease the pain.

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News 1:30 PM May 16, 2012 0

White River powerlifters place third and fifth at state championship

Competing at Northwest Christian High School, the White River crew had one state champion. Lucas Doll, 114 pounds, totaled 650 pounds, using a dead lift of 305 to secure his title.

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Sports 1:20 PM May 16, 2012 0

Binetti's Compleat Home Gardener: Make your tomatoes hot and precocious to survive Pacific Northwest weather

Marianne Binetti answers gardening questions written by readers.

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Lifestyle 1:09 PM May 16, 2012 0

Civic Pride award winner cleans up her neighborhood a step at a time

Bonney Lake’s first Civic Pride recognition recipient uses morning walks to take out the trash—everyone’s trash

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News 3:20 PM May 15, 2012 0

Sumner government makes issuance of building permits to Northstar conditional to 43 steps

The steps—which will be required to be completed before the city issues building permits—were derived from the Final Environmental Impact Statement issued in April. Chapter three of the statement assessed site risks and potential worst case scenarios originating at a chemical storage facility.

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News updated 3:02 PM May 15, 2012 0

Sumner Soccer: Spartans get boot from postseason after loss to Port Angeles

The Spartans lost 1-0 to Port Angeles High School in the teams’ sub-district match-up. Port Angeles took fourth seed among the five winners.

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Sports 2:24 PM May 15, 2012 0

Bonney Lake Fastpitch: Panthers take No. 3 seed for West Central District III

Bonney Lake High’s fastpitch softball team took the No. 3 seed for the West Central District III 3A fastpitch tournament after losing to Enumclaw High on Saturday. It was their second defeat to Enumclaw that week.

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Sports 2:22 PM May 15, 2012 0

Sumner city administrator abruptly leaves position

With little ado, City Administrator Diane Supler stepped down from her position with the city of Sumner in mid-April, ending a six-year run with the municipal government.

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News updated 2:12 PM May 15, 2012 0

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