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Bag of pills? What bag of pills? | BONNEY LAKE POLICE BLOTTER

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

A walk for wellness and fun

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

There was plenty of laughter and good times at the city of Bonney Lake’s “Poker Walk” around Lake Debra Jane Aug. 25, but despite the fun, the walkers had a more serious goal in mind: being well.

Bar owner asks city for outdoor seating

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

The owner of The Silo tavern in Sumner wants to have outdoor seating for patrons, something he’s been thinking about since the establishment opened.

New judge offers community service option instead of jail time

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

Criminals convicted in Bonney Lake may have a new way to do their time.

A first look at Lakeridge Middle School | SLIDESHOW

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

Lakeridge Middle School is scheduled to open Sept. 7 for the first day of school.

Coca-Cola strike fizzles out

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

Following a strike, Coca-Cola employees are heading back to work.

Candidate seeks to remove website

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

In an election that is already shaping up to be one of the ugliest and most litigious in recent years, another aspect of the 31st District State Senate race may be headed for court.

Sumner officer gets lesson in SWAT shield protection

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

Sumner police officer Jake Yancey knows how to shield himself from harm - literally - thanks to a recent training session for SWAT team members.

Summer events at park coming to an end

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

This is the final week for the city of Bonney Lake’s summer programs at Lake Tapps.

Libraries announce fall storytimes

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

As summer draws to a close and older kids prepare to head off to school, the Pierce County Library System has announced its fall storytimes.

SLIDESHOW: SHS FOOTBALL: Sparts whisper title

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

Although it’s been several months, Sumner High’s football squad hopes to feed off the late-season run it made in 2009 – the Spartans are hungry for a league title and postseason play.

BLHS FOOTBALL: Panthers plan to pick up pace

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

An old football axiom holds that if you aren’t big, you had better be fast.

Plateau trainer puts two in Mile

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

Fantasy football: Not just for geeks anymore | Sidelines

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

Everybody plays fantasy football, including the dudes who sit at the tavern all day on Sundays and make fun of the fantasy footballers who have their printed lineup cards at the table.

Oh, Boy! Black Diamond’s Mallory racing to make hydroplane history

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

Kayleigh Perkins Mallory took out the U-1 Oh Boy! Oberto for a test run the morning of Aug. 7.

SPORTS BRIEF: Panther football looking for fundraising drivers

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

SPORTS BRIEF: WRHS’s Scholes back from Junior Olympics

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

SPORTS BRIEF: Kahne returns to Washington for race

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

Sumner track: Griffith earns gold for boys’ shot put and discus

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

The Sumner High girls notched close to 30 personal records en route to running away with 137-12 and 94-55 victories over Clover Park and White River in Thursday’s track and field action at Sunset Chev Stadium.

Hall picks up shutout as Bonney Lake soccer zeroes in on title

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

Heading into this final week of the regular soccer season, the Bonney Lake Panthers found themselves on the verge of capturing a South Puget Sound League 3A championship.

Gluten Free Foodies

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER: One garden ends, time to plant another

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

The first week of September is not the time to throw in the trowel and think about the end of the garden season.

Bonney Lake Days 2010 | SLIDESHOW

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

Bonney Lakers turned out in droves for the annual Bonney Lake Days celebration Aug. 21 at Allan Yorke Park.

BOOKWORM: Tale of a boy soldier shocks and captivates

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

Open wide, or close up tight?

COMPLEAT HOME GARDENER: Time to tuck tender plants in for winter

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

The fourth week of August is when gardeners must start preparing tender plants for the cold winter months ahead.

Inspiration can be found in all walks of life

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

In the early morning when I walk from my car to work I can smell the heavenly aroma of bread baking at Aaron Brenner’s Bakery.

Celebrate the season with CFC

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:52 PDT

One thing we all notice during the winter season in the Pacific Northwest is the darkness that seems to linger.

‘Neil Diamond’ concert benefits senior center

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:53 PDT

Experience Neil Diamond’s music like never before Sept. 11 at the Enumclaw Expo Center fieldhouse.

MARY ANDREWS: Give your heart the gift of good health

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:53 PDT

From the Goal Line

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:53 PDT

Should an Islamic Community Center be allowed near

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:53 PDT

BRUNELL: The forgotten tax that haunts businesses

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:53 PDT

With all the focus on eliminating the Bush tax cuts and spurring the economy, President Obama and Congressional Democrats are tripping over themselves touting their small business tax breaks this election season.

OUR CORNER: Pursue the dreams that catch your heart

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:53 PDT

Wow, nearly 10 years in Enumclaw!

CHURCH CORNER: Famous words about getting along ring true today

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:53 PDT

“Can’t we all just get along?”

Do you feel safe at Allan Yorke Park?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:53 PDT

OUR CORNER: Everyone’s a monster at Gaga

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:53 PDT

Walking toward the Tacoma Dome Saturday evening for one of Gaga’s shows on The Monster Ball Tour, her tour bus stands out in a sea of fans.

BRUNELL: Jobless benefits a vicious cycle of taxes for employers preventing new hires

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:53 PDT

Finding a job is the best substitute for an unemployment check, but as more and more Americans exhaust their jobless benefits, employment opportunities remain sparse.

OUR CORNER: So how about them Mariners?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:53 PDT

So much hype coming into this season one would have almost expected the Mariners to be undefeated in the first month of the season.

WORD ON THE STREET: If the downtown doesn’t get you the rhubarb pie will

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:53 PDT

The new general manager of Green Mountain Coffee Roasters called last week to take me up on my offer of a tour of Sumner.

CHURCH CORNER: Perseverence is not easy, but is always important

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:53 PDT

Weekdays can be very busy. Pastoring is so definitely not a “Sunday only” job.

Plateau resident a good option for statehouse

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:53 PDT

Prediction of Murray victory stands

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:53 PDT

Kudos to those who still care about less fortunate

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:53 PDT

Arizona immigration law is not the beginning of the Third Reich

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:53 PDT

In an incredibly bold move, Arizona lawmakers passed their version of immigration reform. The governor then passed it into law. After the bill was signed into law, the progressives, especially from the left, had their heads spinning while vomiting a green slime.

'Progressive movement was started by socialists'

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:53 PDT

Liberal letter writers full of ‘baloney’

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:53 PDT

Pres. Obama's statements on Arizona immigration law 'irresponsible'

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:15:53 PDT

Today on the radio I heard the president of the United States utter an amazing statement. He was referring to the law recently passed in the state of Arizona, (SB 1070, Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act), which in part allows local law enforcement to take steps to determine a person’s legal status here in the U.S.