The Orting Police Report for June shows that our local officers were very busy this month, handling everything from theft, burglary, DUI, MIP, ID theft, arson, driving infractions, vicious dogs and domestic violence to a recent string of Malicious Mischief that included a rash of broken windows and a theft ...

The telemarketers' pitch seems innocent enough: They want you to buy trash bags, light bulbs or gift cards at jacked-up prices. They claim your cash will help the homeless or support employment for those with disabilities. But state officials and consumer advocates are warning residents not to be misled by ...

Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, announced that $500,000 has been awarded to the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs to help reintegrate local homeless veterans into the labor force and provide them with temporary housing assistance. The funding comes from ...

If you just can't wait to light those fireworks until the 4th, don't set them off in Orting unless you're ready to incur the consequences.

According to Orting city ordinances, there are limits to when fireworks may be discharged within the city limits. You can be considerate of ...

Henry Gustav Holst, born April 22, 1938 in Ellensburg, WA to Gustav and Gertrude Holst, passed away June 23, 2009 in Duvall, WA. Henry graduated from Enumclaw High School in 1957. He was in the Army reserves for 4 years and was an owner/operator hauling feed commodities. Most of his ...

Are you frustrated at the meetings that go on behind closed doors and feel as tax payers that our local government should be transparent, for the people, by the people?

Open government advocates have a new resource at the Attorney General's Office. The AGO has launched "Unredacted: ...

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 ...

For a delightful daytrip, head up the hill from Orting and take in the spectacular view and wander the trails through scenic Chase Gardens. The garden is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays from April through October, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are not required on these ...

The annual August Festival in the Park event has been cancelled for 2009. After experiencing financial loss and difficulty finding volunteers, the Orting Chamber of Commerce took the decision to their membership. It was voted to discontinue the Festival for 2009, however the Chamber will revisit this decision before the ...

At a special meeting announced a day before, District 18 Fire Commissioners spelled out their charges against Chief Randy Shelton Thursday, June 25.

After meeting in executive session from 4:34-5:04 p.m., the commissioners listed seven formal charges. They include allegations that Shelton violated privacy rights, falsified information, didn't follow ...

A new franchise agreement between the City of Orting and D.M. Disposal allows fee increases every two years (capped at $10).

Fines for poor service were also imposed.

After frequent complaints by citizens, the city included provisions for imposing fines for specific acts of poor service.