Dead swan, goose found at Lake Tapps spark bird flu concerns

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has received two recent reports of dead birds at Lake Tapps, amid ...

Dead goose and swan on Pierce County lake prompt bird flu concerns

“While avian influenza is not easily transferrable to people, especially if they take precautions and practice good hygiene, ...
KHQ

East Pierce firefighters rescue dog stuck on ice on Lake Tapps

BONNEY LAKE, Wash. — East Pierce firefighters rescued a dog that was stuck on a patch of ice on Lake Tapps Thursday afternoon. Just before 12:30 p.m. on Jan. 18, East Pierce Fire & Rescue were ...
MyNorthwest.com

Pierce County moving toward ban on Lake Tapps bridge jumps

Jumping from bridges into lakes and rivers is pretty common around the Puget Sound area, but Pierce County is moving to restrict what some consider a risky activity. Two years ago, a 20-year-old man ...
komonews

Man pulled from Lake Tapps dies after apparent drowning, officials say

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the National Tree lighting ceremony. by KOMO News Staff LAKE TAPPS, Wash. – A man who was in Lake Tapps Friday died after being pulled from ...
KING5

Swimmer drowns at Lake Tapps

Editor's note: This video originally ran in April 2021. A 24-year-old man drowned Saturday while swimming in Lake Tapps Saturday afternoon, Pierce County Sheriff's Department reported. According to ...