Head-On Collision Sends Drivers to Trauma Center, Shuts Down Part of SR 410

A head-on collision occurred Tuesday evening on the 24400 block of SR 410 East in Bonney Lake, sending two drivers to the trauma center and shutting down SR 410 at 234th St.

UPDATED: Dirt Biker Killed in Crash on Rhododendron Drive East

22-year-old Buckley man Zachary Rice died Monday after he crashed his dirt bike into a parked vehicle on Rhododendron Drive East in Bonney Lake, according to East Pierce Fire and Rescue.

Bonney Lake Police Reports: Man Arrested for Warrant in Bonney Lake Days Beer Garden, Thwarted Mini Motorcycle Theft and More

The following arrest information has been supplied by the Bonney Lake Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Firefighters Raise Over $20K for Annual Fill-the-Boot Drive

East Pierce Fire & Rescue surpassed their fundraising goal, raising over $20,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

COURT PAPERS: Dean Holmes Says He Contemplated Suicide Before He Allegedly Killed Wife, Daughter

The 39-year-old was charged with first-degree aggravated murder in Pierce County Superior Court on Thursday.

East Pierce Fire and Rescue Launches "Hands Only" CPR Course

East Pierce Fire and Rescue is offering free, hour-long CPR courses that specialize in hands-only CPR and teach residents how to recognize signs and symptoms of a heart attack or stroke.

Sumner Police Reports: Unexpected Death, Stolen Truck and More

The following arrest information has been supplied by the Sumner Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Spanaway Man Allegedly Kills Wife, Daughter and Turns Himself In To Police

40-year-old Spanaway resident Dean Holmes turned himself in to police Wednesday morning and confessed to killing his wife, Kristi and their 11-year-old daughter Violet. According to her Facebook, Kristi Hamilton Holmes was originally from Bonney Lake.

Bonney Lake Man Pleads Not Guilty to Killing Kent Teacher in DUI

Bonney Lake resident Samuel Jordan Cruz pleaded not guilty in court yesterday to vehicular homicide that resulted in the death of Kent school teacher Stacy Ankerfelt.

Crash Spills Lumber on SR 165 and Johns Road

There is spilled lumber on SR 165 after two-car accident near the entrance to Wilkeson sent the cargo flying.

Multiple Fires, Fatal Crash Keep East Pierce Fire and Rescue Busy Over Weekend

East Pierce Fire & Rescue had a busy weekend and responded fires in Tehaleh, Wilkeson, Milton and Buckley, plus a fatal car crash just outside Bonney Lake on SR 410.

Buckley Man Arrested for Allegedly Setting Neighbor’s House on Fire

Pierce County Sheriff's deputies have arrested 52-year-old Lonnie Leroy Tate, a Buckley man who allegedly smashed in his neighbor’s windows and then set the house on fire.

Lakewood Police Shoot Armed Man Who Held Credit Union Employees Hostage

fter approximately 45 minutes the suspect walked into the glass enclosed foyer with the victim and was still visibly armed with the firearm. Fearing for the safety of the hostages, officers shot and disabled the 48-year-old man.

UPDATE: Sumner Woman Dies in Crash Near Buckley

A Bonney Lake man was injured in the two-vehicle crash Saturday.

Bonney Lake Man Who Beat Girlfriend, Burned Her Body Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

Mthulisi Ndlovu was sentenced in Pierce County court to 20 years in prison for the brutal death of his girlfriend, Mary Mushapaidzi.

Detectives Seek Possible Additional Victims in Child Porn Case

Christopher M. Dupea of Spanaway, 20, was arrested for distributing child pornography and detectives fear there might be other young victims in the Pierce County area.

East Pierce Firefighters on Scene at Brush Fire Near Tehaleh

Firefighters are battling a brush fire on 198th Ave. E. that started Friday evening.

Blue Steele Coffee Company Up For Best Coffeehouse In The West

The former Forza Coffee Company - the site where gunman Maurice Clemmons gunned down four Lakewood Police Officers - has qualified for the regional America's Best Coffeehouse Competition. You can help Blue Steele win.

Spanaway Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges

A 20-year-old Spanaway man and 20-year-old mother from Montesano were arrested for distributing and producing child pornography involving a 6-month-old boy.

Sumner Police Blotter: Blown Up Mailbox, Drunk Driver Found Covered in Beer and More

The following arrest information has been supplied by the Sumner Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Truck Crashes into Lake Tapps

The driver of a truck that crashed into Lake Tapps early Sunday morning was never found.

Firefighters Host Annual Fill-the-Boot Drive for Muscular Dystrophy

Watch for your local firefighters hanging out on street corners and 'Fill The Boot' for Muscular Dystrophy.

Bonney Lake Police Reports: Bomb Squad Called for Suspicious Package, Cancer Patient Commits Prescription Forgery and More

The following arrest information has been supplied by the Bonney Lake Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

PICS: East Pierce Firefighters Help Battle Taylor Bridge Fire in Cle Elum

Members of East Pierce Fire & Rescue joined the battle against wildfires in Eastern Washington today and are documenting the fire's progress via Facebook and Twitter.

Pierce County Fire Marshal Declares Stage 1 Burn Ban

The countywide burn ban applies to all outdoor burning except for small recreational fires.

Man Who Hit, Killed Bonney Lake Pedestrian Charged with Vehicular Homicide, Meth Possession

James Gordon Southard Jr. has been charged with vehicular homicide and possession of meth and other controlled substances, according to charging papers filed with the Pierce County Prosecutor's Office.

Sumner Police Reports: Man on Drugs Rips Out Apartment Banister, Stolen Logs and More

The following arrest information has been supplied by the Sumner Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Dog Found Drowned in Lake Tapps, Tangled by Rope

A dog was found drowned in Lake Tapps Sunday after apparently becoming twisted in rope and buoy lines.

UPDATE: Pedestrian Killed by Driver Identified

47-year-old Bonney Lake resident Gary Slick has been identified as the man killed by a car as he walked down SR 410 on Aug. 11, 2012.

Federal Agents Searching for 'Jane Doe' Suspect in Child Porn Case

Federal agents are asking for public help to identify 'Jane Doe,' who is suspected of producing child pornography with at least two underage girls, who are still missing.

Sumner Police Reports: Car Break-In at Golf Course, Man Throws Punch and Misses

The following arrest information has been provided by the Sumner Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Teen Swimmer Rescued from Lake Tapps Dies at Hospital

19-year-old Kent resident Marques Weekly was rescued from drowning in Lake Tapps late Sunday afternoon but passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital that evening.

Single Car Fire Backs Traffic on SR-167 Northbound

The incident is located before the 24th St. exit on SR 167.

UPDATE: Teen Girl Who Prompted Shelton Amber Alert Found Safe

16-year-old Vivian Gaspar was found alive and well in Olympia after her disapperance from her home in Shelton the night before prompted an Amber Alert.

Bonney Lake Police Reports: Burned Porta-Potty at Mountain View Middle, Stolen Stairs and Water Heaters

The following arrest information has been supplied by the Bonney Lake Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Elderly Couple Lose Dog, Home in Fire

A home on the 8100 block of 148th Av Ct E. in Sumner was completely destroyed by fire on Tuesday afternoon. There were no injuries but the homeowner lost his dog in the blaze.

Firefighters Extinguish Blaze in Prairie Ridge Mobile Home

A mobile home on 223th Ave. E. caught on fire Sunday afternoon. The residents were able to escape and firefighters extinguished the blaze before too much damage was done.

Sumner Police: Drunk Driver Over Four Times the Legal Limit Hits Parked Car at Fred Meyer, Stolen Yard Tools and More

The following arrest information has been supplied by the Sumner Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Car Hits Pedestrian on Sumner-Tapps Highway

A pedestrian was hit by a car today while walking down Sumner-Tapps Highway, and has sustained critical injuries.

Accident Just Cleared off 214th Ave. E. S-Curves

An early-afternoon accident happened on 214th between the intersection at Sumner-Buckley Highway and the Home Depot.