Category Archives: Orting

Harris arraigned on $2 million bail in death of Nicole White as mysteries swirl about case

  By Bruce A. Smith Jonathan D. Harris appeared before Justice Megan M. Foley in Pierce County Superior Court June 24 to answer charges that he killed Nicole White, the Orting mother of two young boys.  Harris pleaded not guilty … Continue reading

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Person of Interest in Nicole White case arrested

  Nicole White Update Number 5, Monday, June 15, 2015:  by Bruce A. Smith John Harris, the person of interest questioned last week in the disappearance of Nicole White, has been arrested on unrelated weapons charges, according to KIRO news. … Continue reading

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“Person of Interest” identified in the case of the missing Orting woman

   by Bruce A. Smith Pierce County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Wednesday that they have identified a “person of interest” connected to the disappearance of Nicole White, the Orting mother of two missing since Saturday.  Sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant … Continue reading

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Search for missing Orting woman turns dire

   By Bruce A. Smith The search for Nicole White, a 28 year-old Orting woman missing since Saturday June 6, turned sinister Tuesday as the family released more information about the circumstances of her disappearance.  Melissa Nieto, who identified herself … Continue reading

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Abandoned vehicle found in Graham linked to missing Orting woman

~  By Bruce A. Smith  The tranquilly of a warm, sunny spring afternoon in Graham was shattered when Pierce County Sheriff deputies descended upon an abandoned car parked in the woods alongside Webster Hill Rd.  The vehicle, a small red … Continue reading

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Traffic Light changes coming to Graham at 224th and OK Hwy

by Bruce A. Smith Pierce County DOT has announced that a new traffic light configuration will be activated today at the important intersection of 224th and the OK Highway in Graham. Here is their press release:

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Third Annual Chocolate Stroll coming to Orting

by Bruce A. Smith The Third Annual Chocolate Stroll in Orting is preparing to launch next weekend, Saturday February 8.  For the uninitiated, the Chocolate Stroll is a city-wide event hosted by the businesses of Orting, who open their doors and … Continue reading

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Beyond the Borders expands to help folks without transportation

~ Editor’s Note It’s with a sigh of relief I’ve learned today that one program that truly helps people is being maintained as governmental budgets continue to be slashed.  One big example is the “Beyond the Borders” shuttle service that … Continue reading

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Dedication celebrates completion of Phase 2 at the Pierce County Skills Center

By Josh Magill  Just days after celebrating other building openings across town, such as the Bethel Learning Center and the remodel of Shining Mountain Elementary School, Bethel School District executives were at it again.  The excitement of these many new or … Continue reading

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Beavers and Mother Nature force closure of Orting-Kapowsin Highway

by Bruce A. Smith  A section of the Orting-Kapowsin Highway was closed Friday due to the actions of beavers, according to a press release from the Road Operations Division of the Pierce County Department of Public Works and Utilities.

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