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Good morning Bonney Lake! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Bonney Lake nonprofit just scored a Seahawks community grant?
  • Why a Bonney Lake man’s fatal SR 167 crash led to $100K bail

Also on today's calendar: SLS REGULAR MEETING and ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MAKE & TAKE — Swiss Sportsmen's Club of Tacoma and 4 more events.

Find out what's happening in Bonney Lake-Sumnerfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Bonney Lake-Sumnerfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 56 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy with a shower or two, temps: high: 60, low: 52.
  • Monday: Heavy rain; windy, warm, with a high of 62 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Seahawks Award 15 Community Organizations Across Six States With Grant Funding (seahawks.com) — A Bonney Lake nonprofit, Empower Her Care Kits, has been awarded grant funding from the Seattle Seahawks as part of their 50th-season community initiative. The program supports 15 organizations across six states, backing projects tied to youth empowerment, social justice, and other community-focused pillars that could bring added resources and visibility to local efforts.
   

• Judge sets $100,000 bail in deadly SR 167 crash as prosecutors cite probable cause (auburnexaminer.com) — A 29-year-old Bonney Lake man was killed Thursday in a three-vehicle crash on northbound SR 167 near SR 18 in Auburn, and a judge has now set the accused truck driver’s bail at $100,000. Prosecutors say there is probable cause for a vehicular homicide case as investigators examine braking, logbook records, and possible driver distraction.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Any decent pricing on moving companies ?
    Or any solo independent ones ? Trying to move stuff from storage to my home (Nextdoor Timber Ridge)
  • Evacuations due to the Puyallup River flooding have been lifted as the river's levels decline, and flood warnings have been canceled.
    9:43PM on Dec 11: The Puyallup River has forced evacuations, with drivers facing standing water and homeowners working to protect their properties. (Nextdoor )
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Bonney Lake. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Manager - Part Time in Bonney Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bonney Lake here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Tacoma Sixth Avenue site proposed for rapidly growing car-wash chain (thenewstribune.com)
  • Washington cities embrace Age-Friendly Communities (king5.com)
  • Sports The News Tribune's 2025 All-Area high school football team (theolympian.com)

Ok Bonney Lake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I demand a jury of my piers.
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