Though it is close to a deal to buy Lake Tapps in Pierce County, the Cascade Water Alliance says the purchase, which would give several Eastside cities a long-term water supply, is still several steps ...

Droughts have a way of focusing the mind, so the purchase of Lake Tapps by a consortium of King County cities and water districts fits the mood. Puget Sound Energy has agreed to sell the reservoir to ...

A caution advisory was issued at a popular Pierce County lake after a bloom of toxic algae was reported Thursday, according to the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. The algae bloom was spotted ...

Lake Tapps, Wash. – Visitors at Lake Tapps should think twice before stepping into the water now that health officials are warning of a possible toxic algae outbreak. Sitting just south of the City of ...

The state Department of Ecology today approved Lake Tapps water rights for the Cascade Water Alliance. Cascade is a consortium of eight municipalities – including Bellevue – and provides drinking ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. East Pierce County Fire crews saved a dog that was trapped on the ice on Lake Tapps Just before 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. Callers to ...

Lake Tapps is seen with a low water level on May 28. The reservoir will be drawn down in late November to protect the dikes from winter winds and stormy conditions. Dean J. Koepfler Staff photographer ...

Pierce County's Lake Tapps finally opened Saturday, several weeks behind schedule. The Cascade Water Alliance says the popular summer destination is only open for what they call "passive recreation." ...