Pierce County Government: Incident On 6/12/2021 Near The 4200 Block Of Sharondale Street Southwest In Lakewood, WA

The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed the identity and the cause and manner of death of the man who died as the resu ...

Pierce County Government: Pierce County Wins Four NACo Awards For Excellence

See the latest announcement from the Pierce County Government.

Pierce County Government: Incident On 8/27/2019 Near The 5000 Block Of Mariner Street In Gig Harbor, WA

The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed the identity and the cause and manner of death of the man who died as the resu ...

4 Pierce County Programs Recognized In NACo Achievement Awards

Pierce County won four Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties this year, more than any other Washington county.

Wetland Rehabilitation Continues With Junk Removal Along Canyon Road East In Pierce County

Work continues to help rehabilitate approximately 10 acres of wetland as part of Pierce County's Canyon Road Regional Connection Project.

Bonney Lake-Sumner Area Unemployment Increases: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Pierce County's unemployment rate increased recently.

Pierce County Government: Incident On 5/30/2021 Near The 7500 Block Of 171st Avenue Court East In Sumner, WA

The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed the identity and the cause and manner of death of the woman who died as the re ...

Bonney Lake High Announces 'MORP' To Replace Prom

The district says this school year has been backwards, so prom might as well be backwards too.

Pierce County Government: Incident On 5/09/2021 Near The 7600 Block Of South Tacoma Way In Tacoma, WA

The Pierce County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed the identity and the cause and manner of death of the man who died as the resu ...

City Of Sumner: Spring Open House

Our 2021 Spring Open House is now live!

Sumner Launches Virtual Open House Detailing Upcoming Projects

In lieu of the annual in-person open house, this year the city is hosting a virtual event to answer questions and explain upcoming projects.

The Digital Divide: How Wide In Bonney Lake-Sumner Area?

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

Sumner Receives $15 Million For White River Restoration: Report

The project is one of four designed to protect north Sumner from future flooding.

Sumner Council Approves Police Body Cam Policy

The council has unanimously adopted a proposal to outfit Sumner Police officers with body cameras. Here's how it will work.

Sheriff Troyer Investigation Moves Forward In County Council

The county council is seeking investigators to review Sheriff Troyer's conduct. Troyer has said he welcomes an independent review.

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Pierce County neighbors.

Sumner Mayor Bill Pugh Addresses Rise In Anti-Asian Hate Crimes

"It’s heartbreaking that we’re still struggling with the same demons in 2021," Pugh said.

FEMA Approves Yakima Mass Vaccination Site

The site will be a drive-thru clinic at Central Washington State Fair Park, which should be able to administer up to 1,200 vaccines per day.

Pierce County Recognized For Effective Use Of CARES Act Funding

A study from the National Academy of Public Administration says Pierce County could set the mold for how other counties use relief funds.

Sumner Fixes Issues With Online Utility Payment System

After a slightly rough start, the city's new online bill pay system is now up and running.

Sumner Fills City Council Vacancy

The new council member will fill the position until its original term ends on Dec. 31, 2021.

ESD Begins Adding $300 Pandemic Relief To Unemployment Benefits

Starting this week, unemployment recipients should start seeing an extra $300 on their weekly payments.

Veteran's Charity To Pay Back Wages After AG Suit

The lawsuit ousted the head of Veterans Independent Enterprises of Washington, who spent hundreds of thousands in charity money on herself.

7,800 Small Businesses To Receive Pandemic Relief Grants

In November, the governor announced $100 million in Working Washington Grants for businesses impacted by the pandemic.

Washington Announces $97 Million For Affordable Housing Projects

The money will help create 1,685 houses for low-income families, Washingtonians experiencing homelessness and others in need of support.

CenturyLink May Face $7.2 Million Fine For 2018 911 Outage

UTC staff are recommending a fine for CenturyLink's 2018 outage that left millions in Washington unable to dial 911 for two days.

Sumner Seeks Applicants To Fill City Council Vacancy

Applicants must have lived in the city for at least one year and be a registered voter.

Washington Supreme Court Rules On Overtime Pay For Farmworkers

The decision makes Washington the first state to grant farmworkers overtime protections through the courts.

Final Day Of Voting In Sumner: What To Know

Here's all any last-minute Pierce County voters need to know before they turn in their ballots for the Nov. 3 election.

How Is Voting Going In Bonney Lake: Tell Us

Patch would like to hear how your voting experience went this election.

Election Day In Bonney Lake: When, Where To Vote

Here's all any last-minute Pierce County voters need to know before they turn in their ballots for the Nov. 3 election.

Election Officials: Sumner Voters Should Mail Ballot By Friday

All ballots postmarked by Nov. 3 will be counted, but officials recommend mailing no later than Friday to guarantee the deadline is met.

DNR Releases Forest Action Plan Describing Future Of WA's Forests

The plan highlights more than 100 "priority actions" the state will take to protect forests across Washington over the next decade.

Here Are The Ballot Drop Boxes In Bonney Lake And Sumner

Officials have increased the number of ballot drop boxes in Washington to make voting in the 2020 General Election easier than ever.

Pierce County Authorizes CARES Act Funds For Affordable Housing

The county is setting aside $1.45 million to support owners of affordable housing projects who have lost money due to the pandemic.

WA Minimum Wage Will Rise In 2021, Forces Changes To Salaries, OT

2021 will be the first year the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has had to calculate the new minimum wake since 2016.

Inslee: 'Climate Fires' Burn 626,982 Acres; 1,000 Evacuated

More than 1,000 people have been evacuated and 3,000 homes and buildings remain under threat as of Friday afternoon.

Pierce County Sees Historic Voter Turnout For August Primary

The results of the primary election have been finalized and certified, and Pierce County voters really came out this year. Here's a look.

2020 Census To End Count A Month Early In Washington

Blaming outreach challenges amid the pandemic, the U.S. Census Bureau said it will end all counting efforts for the 2020 census on Sept.

August 2020 Primary Election: What's On The Ballot In Bonney Lake

In the coming weeks, Pierce County residents will cast votes for dozens of offices up for election this year. Get a head start here.