The 30-day suspension of Orting Valley Fire Chief Randy Shelton will not affect the daily operations or emergency service to the city, promised Orting Mayor Cheryl Temple at the May 27 city council meeting.

"We will be watching closely to make sure it does not," Temple said.

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The priority scale had been in use for many years, said Parks and Recreation Director Beckie Meek. The agreement groups signed contained language that explained they could be bumped.

However, the practice had not been made part of Orting municipal ordinance until now. An incident involving the Senior exercise ...

June 6, 6:30-9 p.m., Tacoma Art Museum. Celebrate the 2009 Neddy Artist Fellowship nominees. Meet the artists recognized for their work in painting and glass, peruse the galleries and congratulate the two winning fellows. Light refreshments, no-host bar. The celebration continues one block away at Pacific Grill for late-night happy ...