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Notice of Public Hearings – Wednesday, November 10, 2026 – 6:00pm
Update to our Oct. 13 story: Notice is hereby given that the Orting City Council has fixed Wednesday, November 10th, 2026, at 6:00pm at…
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Council to hear 2027 budget briefing and weigh a $44,200 Public Works study
Wednesday's Orting meeting includes a 2027 budget hearing, a proposed $44,200 Public Works consultant contract, and a new leasehold tax agreement with the state.
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Council approves $292,730 stormwater telemetry contract; discusses budget concerns
Orting City Council approved a contract with Parametrics for a stormwater telemetry master plan and design. Council also heard concerns about supervisor salary levels…
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Council to weigh radio fees, SCADA upgrade, and new supervisor role on Wednesday
A preview of the Wednesday, October 14 meeting from the city's agenda packet. Nothing here has been decided yet. The short version: Council will…
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Notice of Public Hearing – Wednesday, October 28, 2026 – 6:00pm
Notice is hereby given that the Orting City Council has fixed Wednesday, October 28th, 2026, at 6:00pm at a regular meeting of the Orting…
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Council budget retreat this Saturday, Oct. 10
A special council meeting to work on the city budget: Saturday, Oct. 10, 9am–1pm at City Hall and on Zoom.
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Council raises 2027 utility rates 9.5% for a typical home, OKs housing in commercial buildings
A typical Orting bill goes from $163.51 to $178.90 a month. Council also adopted HB 1757 housing rules, approved sewer plant design and the…
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Council sets public hearings on utility rates and an Oct. 14 hearing
The Orting City Council scheduled a Sept. 30 public hearing on utility rates and has set another public hearing for its Wednesday, Oct. 14…
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City pushes back award date for Public Works operations review
Orting has adjusted the timeline for hiring a consultant to review its Public Works Department; the contract award is now expected on or before…
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Council adopts hazard mitigation plan; hears water system challenges
Orting approved a state and FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plan. The city also heard updates on major infrastructure projects including fish passage work on SR-162…
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Council approves domestic violence ordinance, SRO contract renewal
Orting City Council adopted an ordinance creating a new crime for exposing minor children to domestic violence and renewed the school resource officer contract…
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Council approves $826K police grant; moves domestic violence bill to August 26
Orting City Council approved a $826,894 state grant for two new police officers and equipment. AB 2673 on exposing minors to domestic violence will…