Bonney Lake hosts own Relay for Life
In the past, Bonney Lake joined forces with Sumner to pull together an annual Relay for Life event. This year, however, relay organizers realized that Bonney Lake is large enough, and passionate enough, to hold its own Relay for Life.
The Lessons of the Moore Oklahoma Tornado
On Monday, an EF-5 tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma resulting in substantial loss of life, hundreds of injuries, and economic losses that will run into the billions of dollars. The storm had winds reaching 200-210 mph, was on the ground for 17 miles, and was observed from 2:45-3:35 PM CDT (19:45-20:35 UTC).How did the National Weather...
Celebrate completion of 112th Street East projects on May 29
Pierce County residents are invited to celebrate the completion of a series of projects along the 112th Street East corridor from 18th Avenue East to 86th Avenue East with a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 29.
Weather Impacts of the Mount Saint Helens Eruption
Yesterday was the 33rd anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens, an event that devastated the mountain and surroundings and caused terrible problems on nearby rivers.But there is another story of the eruption and one far less known: its impact on local weather. The eruption produced a huge volcanic dust cloud that was mainly...
Biking Dry
Today is bike to work day and thus there is no better time to discuss how you can bike on most days without fear of getting wet....or at least very wet.Yes, even here in the Pacific Northwest a little meteorological knowledge and technology can help you avoid those raindrops and enjoy a very pleasant ride...
The human spirit is our greatest asset | Don Brunell President's Perspective
With a steady stream of bad news stories about maimed soldiers, the Boston Marathon bombing and the house of horrors in Cleveland, it would be natural to despair for the human condition. What defect in the human character allows us to do such things?
Summer movie nights at Allan Yorke Park | City of Bonney Lake Blog
Its time to pick a movie for this year's Friday Night Flicks at Allan Yorke Park.
Bonney Lake opens sub-chapter of the Association of the United States Army; launch party to be held Wednesday
The Association is a private nonprofit that advocates for soldiers and associated civilians of the Army and offers professional education and information programs to said persons.
A New Chapter for U.S. Numerical Weather Prediction
Major news to report.The National Weather Service will be acquiring a radically more powerful computer system during the next year, one that could allow the U.S. to regain leadership in numerical weather prediction. Used wisely, this new resource could result in substantial improvements in both global and regional weather predictions.Using 24 millions dollars from the...
Mid-May Blow
A front associated with a line of thunderstorms and followed by very strong winds raked western Washington this afternoon, resulting in the loss of power to tens of thousands of homes and a major blockage of I5.WSDOT photo of a big tree blocking parts of I5First, what were the wind speeds like? Here is a...
Prairie Ridge Community Coalition meeting | May 13
Lake Tapps Christian Church will share how they have been serving Prairie Ridge families and ask for feedback on future projects.
