The single mother of five is also the caregiver for her adult cousin who has Down’s Syndrome. She works as a special education teacher.

ORTING, Wash. — They were so preoccupied with the volcano shadowing their town, with forecasts and evacuation drills, that few people here noticed the other disaster taking shape around them ...

Four months after the shocking murder of Mike Compton, the town of Orting, Washington is divided. Immediately after the killing, his friend Chris Hopfauf started a citizen's patrol group. They ...

Under the shadow of Mt. Rainier, Orting shines when it comes to kindness, especially toward some of its most vulnerable residents. Oh -- and it has a town greeter!

Orting’s municipal, police and court staff moved into a new City Hall on Oct. 5, one that’s already been paid off. The building at 102 Bridge St. S. cost $6.5 million. Mayor Josh Penner said ...

A member of the Orting School Board has resigned from his position a week after being federally charged in connection to the January 6 Capitol Riot.

Toppenish has 17 wrestlers in the Mat Classic field, including returning state champion Kiyanno Zuniga, as it grapples with Orting for the Class 2A championship. | Photo by Joshua Hart ...

The pair of Orting seniors can win their fourth individual state title at Mat Classic XXXVI — something just 22 wrestlers (18 boys) in state history have completed.

Orting's elementary school is now relying on portable buildings to accommodate the load. It also converted part of its gym into a classroom.

Get information on Orting High School in Orting, WA including enrollment, state testing assessments and student body breakdown.

ORTING, Wash. — It’s back to school season in Pierce County, and Jenny McKinney says she’s glad her kids are in the Orting School District. She moved to the area from Kirkland five years ago ...

Toppenish and Orting went head to head for the Class 2A wrestling championship - and in this 126-pound finals match between Isaiah Rios, left, and Ty Satiacum Jr. / Photo by Todd Milles TACOMA ...