Inslee To Issue Mask Requirements For Yakima County Amid Spike

Gov. Inslee will issue a proclamation ordering Yakima County residents to wear masks while in public in an effort to slow the virus there.

Bonney Lake And Sumner Mayors Ask Inslee To Reopen Business

The mayors of Bonney Lake and Sumner have sent Gov. Inslee an open letter asking him to allow them to reopen businesses.

Flood Damage Assistance Hotline Opens In Pierce County

Was your business or home damaged by the recent floods? You may be eligible for federal assistance. Phone lines are open through Feb. 28.

2 Bond Measures Trailing, Most Levies Passing In Pierce County

After updated ballot totals, school bond measures in the Sumner-Bonney Lake and Eatonville school districts were down by double-digits.

First Results: February 2020 Special Election In Pierce County

The polls have closed and the first results are posted for Tuesday's special election in Pierce County.

Feb. 2020 Special Election: What's On The Ballot In Pierce County

Voters in several Pierce County cities will decide local ballot measures. All ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020.

Orting School District Worker Used Funds Improperly, Audit Finds

A formal audit found an IT employee used district funds to buy thousands of dollars in gadgets.

Pierce County Executive Outlines $726 Million Budget Plan

Public safety identified as the primary priority

Rep. Kim Schrier To Hold 3 Town Halls In Pierce County

Schrier will speak to Pierce County constituents at three upcoming town hall meetings this weekend.

Who Bonney Lake, Sumner Residents Support For President In 2020

We dug into campaign contributions to see which 2020 candidates, from Inslee to Trump, are getting support from Puget Sound residents.

Sen. Fortunato To Run For Washington Governor

Sen. Phil Fortunato, known as a staunch conservative, is one of three Republicans vying to unseat Jay Inslee in 2020.

Interview With Roger Millar, WSDOT Secretary Of Transportation

How Washington is addressing transportation issues in a diverse and increasingly congested state.

Bonney Lake Earns Governor's 'Smart Communities Award'

Bonney Lake received a Smart Vision Award for its work on watershed protection and land use planning, Gov. Jay Inslee said.

Bonney Lake Councilman Resigns Over Health Issues

Councilman James Rackley has served on the Bonney Lake City Council since 2000. His term is up at the end of 2019.

Candidates Set For 2019 Election In Bonney Lake, Sumner

On the last day to withdraw from the 2019 election, the positions up for grabs and candidates seeking your vote became clearer.

Bonney Lake Man Sentenced In Federal E-Waste Case

Jeff Zirkle and co-defendant Craig Lorch were sentenced to more than 2 years in prison this week for conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

'Welcome To Washington' Litter Cleanup Act Passes Senate

A Senate Bill prioritizing litter control along Washington's state highways passed through the senate Tuesday. It now awaits House approval.

Stokesbary Cyberstalking Bill Quickly Passes Committee

The House Appropriations Committee this week unanimously passed Rep. Drew Stokesbary's cyberstalking initiative, House Bill 2129.

Fortunato Seeks More Truth In Gov't With New Senate Bill

Sen. Phil Fortunato introduced Senate Bill 5925 last week, which seeks to rename the Department of Revenue to the Department of Taxation.

Stokesbary Sponsored Home Schooler For House Page Program

Rep. Drew Stokesbary last month sponsored home schooler Collin Ennis while he worked as a House page for one week.

WA Lawmaker Supports Statehood For Puerto Rico

Rep. Drew Stokesbary this week introduced a House Joint Memorial in support of making Puerto Rico the 51st U.S. state.

Paid College Athletes? Stokesbary Floats Proposal

Rep. Drew Stokesbary (R-Auburn) this week introduced legislation that would allow Washington State college athletes to receive compensation.

Stokesbary Invites Teens To Apply For House Page Program

Rep. Drew Stokesbary is encouraging teens 14-16 to apply for the House Page Program for the 2019 legislative session beginning next month.

Costco Parking Lot Expansion Approved By Bonney Lake City Council

The council approved the company's expansion application Dec. 12, following a review and public comment period.

Garbage Service Rates To Increase In Bonney Lake

The city's annual garbage service rate increase coincides with an increase in rates at the Pierce County landfill.

Stokesbary Re-Elected As Republican House Floor Leader

Rep. Drew Stokesbary (R-Auburn) was re-elected as the floor leader for Washington State House Republicans during a meeting Monday.

Bonney Lake Man Guilty Of Sending E-Waste To China

Bonney Lake resident and Total Reclaim co-owner Jeff Zirkle exported at least 8.3 million pounds of mercury-laden electronics to Hong Kong.

Obama Endorses Kim Schrier In WA-8 Race

The former president also endorsed two other Washington Democrats in the mid-term election race.

Voters Split Between Rossi, Schrier In Patch Election Survey

We asked you to tell Patch who you're voting for (and against) in November. Here are the results of our election survey.

'Auburn Girl' Shannon Hader Says She Can Get Things Done In DC

Hader is one of three candidates running to replace Dave Reichert. She's touting her experience working inside federal government.

Dino Rossi Ahead With Most Campaign Cash In WA-8 Race

Rossi is leading the three Democrats in the WA-8 race with big donations from Boeing, Club For Growth, and House Speaker Paul Ryan's PAC.

Pierce County Library Levy Will Be On Ballot

The library system's Board of Trustees voted this week to put a measure on the November ballot asking for a 50 cent property tax increase.

Reichert Says Trump Tariffs Mean 'Higher Prices' Coming

Trump is proposing additional tariffs on Chinese goods on top of $34 billion in tariffs imposed last week.

Sumner Seeking City Attorney Positions

The city is hiring an assistant district attorney and a deputy city attorney.

'Families Belong Together' Protest In Bonney Lake Saturday

Part of a National “Families Belong Together” Day of Action featuring more than 710 events in all 50 states

Longtime Bonney Lake City Administrator Retires Tuesday

There will be a going away event for Don Morrison Tuesday afternoon.

Sumner Takes Big Step Toward Relocating Library

A new library more centrally located will be a community hub, city officials believe.

Dino Rossi Vs. The Democrats: WA 8 News, Week Of May 14

Filing week began Monday, which means we'll soon know exactly which candidates are sticking with the WA-8 race.

Bonney Lake Recycling Rates Set To Increase

Residents will have a chance to attend a hearing about the increase at an upcoming City Council meeting.

Dino Rossi Vs. The Democrats: WA-8 Race News Roundup April 30

The WA-8 race last week: big endorsements, some early polling, and a retreat just for men!