Kapowsin News

Kent Mundell had a colorful career with the Pierce County Sheriff's Department. High-speed chases, confrontations with armed felons and shows of compassion toward victims marked the late deputy's nearly 10-year career, according to a synopsis of some of his reports released by the Sheriff's Department.

In preparation for the opening of a new junior high and a modernized Spanaway Lake High School, the Bethel School District is redrawing attendance boundaries for all secondary schools.

The first All Bethel Community Day for families is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at Graham-Kapowsin High School, 22100 108th Ave.

The Pierce County man accused of organizing a cockfighting ring near Kapowsin pleaded not guilty Monday to multiple charges, including animal fighting.

KAPOWSIN, Wash. - Sheriff's officers have raided an east Pierce County home they say was the site of a cockfighting and drug operation.

Investigators from Seattle police and the Pierce County Sheriff's Department say they've busted a cock-fighting ring operating in southeastern Pierce County.

A 40-year-old man didn't fare very well after a Kapowsin bartender refused to serve him more alcohol, according to Pierce County sheriff's deputies.

GETTING GROOVY. Residents have fun getting fit during a local Zumba class. People of Pierce County, get ready to groove for a good cause.

My friends, Fuzzy and Richard, told me they were going to be cooking a whole pig for a friend's 50th wedding anniversary.

Did Sasquatch once roam the forest near Bonney Lake, Lake Tapps and Sumner? According to the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization, the answer is "yes." The organization reported on its Web site that sightings of Sasquatch - " commonly known as "Bigfoot" - " have been documented since 1967 in Pierce County.