The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission issued a press release reminding the public that a new boating under the influence law will go in effect July 28.
Water safety has been a common theme this summer on Lake Tapps, with good reason. East Pierce Fire and Rescue (EPFR) has hosted summer Splash-Tacular events at Pierce County North Tapps Park since 2008. Due to the drowning at Allan Yorke Park last year, EPFR has decided to beef up the annual Splash-Tacular event by adding a second date at Allan Yorke Park.
The Sumner Senior Center held its inaugural health and wellness fair Friday. Program Director Melissa Holt said the senior center receives a lot of visitors seeking information about healthy living but are simply overwhelmed by the prospect of searching for it. The fair provided a central location for seniors and their families to gather information, make community connections and earn free prizes.
Tonight’s Music off Main presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Park in downtown Sumner.
Cap’n Arrr stopped at Allan Yorke Park today for the second week of Kids Club. The interactive comedy show had kids of all ages walking like a pirate and enjoying the sun!
The Son of Reptile Man came to Allan Yorke Park July 9 for the first week of Bonney Lake’s Kids Club summer presentations. Kids Club events are free of charge and held every Monday at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday at 11 a.m. until Aug. 27.
The Pierce County Council voted unanimously July 2 to enact a moratorium on the marijuana market. The moratorium temporarily prohibits the location of marijuana-related facilities within Pierce County for six months.
Bonney Lake Police Department apprehended Willard Stewart, who was featured on Washington’s Most Wanted last week.
The son of Reptileman came to Allan Yorke Park Tuesday, July 9 for Kids Club. Kids Club events are held every Monday at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday at 11 a.m. until August 27.
Last month, Pierce County’s Party Intervention Patrol arrested 32 underage drinkers at a house party. The bust primarily involved Puyallup and Emerald Ridge high school students, but underage drinking is a county-wide concern.
All suspects in the police blotter are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
A performance audit of the state’s public schools identified approximately 470 in Washington state as low-performing, according to Washington State Auditor Troy Kelley. The 267,000 students enrolled at them represent nearly a quarter of those depending on the public education system.
Friday evening provided a sunny start to Sumner’s Rhubarb Pie Festival with the first installment of Music off Main’s free summer concerts.
