Council approves school impact fee increase at lower level
The Sumner School District will soon start getting more money in impact fees from builders in Bonney Lake, but not quite as much as the city originally proposed.
May 23, 2012
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Gas prices in region to jump again
Motorists should be aware of the likelihood of a sharp rise in gasoline prices in the next few days and through the weekend in Seattle.
Police release name of motorcyclist killed Saturday
Paul T. Butler, 43, was killed when he lost control of his motorcycle and struck a guardrail.
May 23, 2012
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Code Enforcement Officer steps into the role of a stand-up comic
Bryan is the code enforcement officer for the City of Bonney Lake by day, ensuring constructs meet muster. And at night, he's recently taken to the stage with his stand-up routine to make audiences chuckle—or bomb trying.
May 22, 2012
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Utilities increases headed toward Bonney Lake residents
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.
May 22, 2012
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Bonney Lake government and police department are now on Twitter
Residents can now follow @CityBonneyLake for general updates and @BLPoliceDept for announcements and alerts posted directly by the police department.
May 21, 2012
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Bonney Lake City Council poised to raise school impact fees
Presently, the city's school impact fee, assessed on all single-family homes built in the city, is $1,300. The amount was set by the district and the money, though collected by the city, goes directly to the district.
If passed by the council, the new fee will be $4,488.
May 21, 2012
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Secret shopper warning from the Better Business Bureau
Secret shopper or mystery shopper scams usually arrive disguised as genuine job offers; recently, Better Business Bureau has been receiving inquiries from consumers who’ve received suspicious emails and letters from alleged “employers.”
Department of Labor & Industries offering new grants for innovative return-to-work ideas
Do you have an innovative idea for helping injured workers return to work soon after an injury? If so, the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) would like to hear from you and may even help fund your project.
May 20, 2012
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Fire safety for recreational vehicles and travel trailers | State Fire Marshal
The sun has finally arrived, school is almost out, and there are many families starting to enjoy the outdoors on camping trips. “Campers are reminded that fire safety needs to be a priority when vacationing in a recreational vehicle (RV) or travel trailer,” says State Fire Marshal Charles M. Duffy.
May 19, 2012
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West Nile virus: reducing habitat will help you avoid mosquito bites | State Department of Health
Sunny days and warmer temperatures make way for lots of outdoor activities. It’s also mosquito season, which increases the risk for West Nile virus and the need to avoid mosquito bites. The state Department of Health has resumed tracking the virus in our state with the online dead bird reporting system.
May 19, 2012
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