The Pierce County Medical Examiner's office identified the victims in July 2nd's fatal accident as Angel Bunce, age 37 female, and Lacy L. Wilbert, age 41 male.

Dozens of police and emergency vehicles rushed to Orville Road in the vicinity of Needham Road early Thursday morning. ...

A short drive from Orting, Mount Rainier and the small-town charm of Sumner provide the perfect backdrop for a variety of music styles from local performers. Bring a blanket, chair and picnic dinner and be ready to tap your feet and clap your hands at each performance. All ...

Greetings Families and Community members,

I am writing today to share important information regarding several recent administrative assignment changes.

To begin, as some of you may already be aware, Largo Wales is leaving us at the end of this school year and plans to explore other ...

Senator Patty Murray announced today that she has included $80 million for the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF) in the fiscal year 2010 Senate spending bill. The funds will be used to support state, local, and tribal programs that help improve salmon habitats and restore salmon populations. Senator Murray's ...

Comments from concerned citizens are encouraged at the beginning of city council meetings. You can make your voice, opinion and concerns be heard Wednesday, June 24th, 7pm at the Orting Public Safety Building at the regular meeting of the city council.

On the agenda for the evening is ...

You may have seen the big top tent on the edge of town. No it's not a circus. It's the summer meeting place of Abundant Life Church. They invite people to join them for regular church services all summer at "Church on the Dirt" on their church property. Service starts ...

New start up church, The Orting Lutheran Mission, is now meeting for traditional services Sundays at 11 AM in the historic Upper Room Church on 128th in McMillan, 3.7 miles north of Orting off Highway 162. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Northwest District. For more ...

No surprises here: Crime is up in Orting. Calls for police assistance have increased 19 percent in the first five months of 2009, compared with the same period in 2008. The number of cases filed in Orting Municipal Court have increased 35 percent in the first five months of 2009 ...

Orting Clerk-Treasurer Susan Davis has resigned and will be starting as Yelm's Treasurer June 14.
Orting has not announced her replacement.

In the meantime, the duties of the clerk, treasurer and human resource management will be shared by City Administrator Mark Bethune and other staff.
"I have been ...

Kristi Deering of Orting Edward Jones and her husband Larry Schmidt owners of new mobile mechanic service based in Orting are pleased to announce they are now up and running.

Northwest Mobile Diesel Service will be operated by Larry using his 20 plus years of experience and knowledge ...

I have been involved with river issues going back to the early 1990's. I have worked with Dan Haugsness during those years and assisted him with the removal of several bars within the Puyallup River during my administration. Dan tells me that he worked the rivers until 1999. ...

I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A SECTION THAT THE COMMUNITY COULD USE TO LIST THEIR GARAGE, RUMMAGE AND YARD SALES. IT WOULD BE SO MUCH EASIER TO GO OUT FOR THE DAY IF YOU KNOW AHEAD HOW TO PLAN YOUR ROUTE AND IT WOULD SAVE ON GAS TOO.

Once again, the community pulled together to make a great Daffodil Day in Orting with over 10,000 folks in attendance with many local volunteers making it possible. Float Coordinator Krista Butler had assistance from: Tom & Marci Bannon, Mallory Beckingham, Jim Dowd, Melissa Eastman, Pam & Larry Giles, Paul with ...

Orting High School ASB Officers Brian Harrington, Katie Moore and Kenna Rolston were the keynote speakers at the May meeting of the Orting Chamber of Commerce. Local business owners and community leaders listened with interest as Brian shared his thoughts on what local teens consume, where they shop, and what ...

April 30, 1930-May 3, 2009

Lorin or "Harry" was born in Seattle Washington to Harold Lundsten and Dora Hagglund-Lundsten.

He served his country bravely and valiantly with two tours in Vietnam. A highly decorated war veteran, he earned 3 purple hearts, 4 bronze stars and a silver star. ...