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02/18/2026 11:31 AM
Invitation to Bid - Generator Maintenance Services for 2026-2028
The City of Orting is requesting bids for Generator Maintenance Services for 2026-2028 for City of Orting at multiple facilities. For site inspections and overview of generators contact Public Works Superintendent Glen Palacios at gpalacios@cityoforting.org.
02/18/2026 8:02 AM
City Council Meeting and Study Session Update - New Meeting Times!
Beginning February 12th, the City of Orting City Council will hold its regular council meetings at new times. Community members are encouraged to review the updated meeting schedule on the City’s website.
02/12/2026 1:50 PM
City Council Meeting - Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 - 7:00pm
The Orting City Council meeting will be held in person at Orting City Hall located at 104 Bridge St S. Orting, WA 98360 and on Zoom.
02/06/2026 12:17 PM
Public Notice - Kansas St Improvements - Stormwater Construction General Permit
City of Orting is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.
02/04/2026
Public Notice - Kansas St Improvements - Stormwater Construction General Permit
City of Orting is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.
01/28/2026
Orting City Council Meeting - Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 - 7:00pm
The Orting City Council meeting will be held in person at Orting City Hall located at 104 Bridge St S. Orting, WA 98360 and on Zoom.
01/22/2026 4:49 PM
Invitation to Bid - City of Orting Landscape Maintenance Services - PW2026-2028-01
The City of Orting will receive bids for general Landscape Maintenance Services for calendar years, 2026, 2027 & 2028 to the City of Orting’s Parks & Foothills Trail system, Orting Cemetery and Rain Gardens. Bids must be received no later than 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 12, 2026.
01/22/2026
Notice of Meeting Cancellation - Planning Commission Meeting - Monday, February 2, 2026 - 7:00pm
The Planning Commission meeting for Monday, February 2nd, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on Monday, March 2nd, 2026.
01/21/2026 1:30 PM
Notice of SEPA - Kansas Street SW Roadway Improvements Project
Notice is hereby given that the City of Orting Kansas Street SW Roadway Improvements Project is subject to environmental review. Comments may be provided to the SEPA Responsible Official by 5:00 pm by February 3, 2026.
01/20/2026
City Council Study Session - Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 - 6:00pm
The Orting City Council Study Session will be held in person at Orting City Hall located at 104 Bridge St S. Orting, WA 98360 and on Zoom.
01/16/2026 11:55 AM
Notice of Public Hearing - Interim parking control - Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 - 7:00pm
Notice is hereby given that the Orting City Council has fixed Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 7:00pm at a regular meeting of the Orting City Council for a public hearing to receive public testimony and consider an extension of an interim control for off-street parking.
01/16/2026
Our January Newsletter is now available!
View a message from Mayor Scott Drennen and other important city information.
01/14/2026 3:56 PM
Request for Proposals - Professional Recruitment Services - Executive Search
The City of Orting is accepting proposals from qualified professional law firms or individuals to provide professional recruitment services for the position of City Administrator for the City of Orting. The deadline for submission of proposals is January 30th, 2026, by 5:00 pm.
01/14/2026 9:21 AM
Orting City Council Meeting - Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 - 7:00pm
The Orting City Council meeting will be held in person at Orting City Hall located at 104 Bridge St S. Orting, WA 98360 and on Zoom.
01/09/2026 5:48 PM
Planning Commission Meeting - Monday, January 5, 2026 - 7:00pm
The Planning Commission will be held in person at Orting City Hall located at 104 Bridge St. S. Orting, WA 98360 and on Zoom. During the Planning Commission meeting there will be an Architectural Design Review for Orting Eagles remodel.
12/29/2025 11:46 AM
Holiday Lights Driving Map Now Available!
Click the "Recreation/Events" tab for a link to view the map and vote for your favorites! Voting ends January 5th, 2026.
12/19/2025 10:24 AM
Special City Council Meeting - Wednesday, December 17th, 2025 - 6:00pm
The Special Meeting of the Orting City Council will be held in person at Orting City Hall located at 104 Bridge St S. Orting, WA 98360 and on Zoom.
12/12/2025 1:19 PM
**All evacuation orders within the City of Orting city limits have been lifted**
Residents who were previously under a flood evacuation order—including those in the Village Green neighborhood and the homes off Daffodil NE—may now return home.
12/11/2025 4:41 PM
***Attention Residents on Daffodil Ave in the Carbon River and Rivers Adge Neighborhood***
The area of Daffodil Ave (the east side of the street closest to the river) that Level 2 (be prepared to leave) is being upgraded to Level 3 (leave now).
12/11/2025 11:28 AM
Flood Event Updates 12/11/2025 *This post will be regularly updated*
Check the City of Orting Facebook page for the most up to date information. AVOID travel until conditions improve CHECK the National Weather Service for updates/information at https://www.weather.gov/.
12/11/2025 8:37 AM
Orting Evacuation Center is now closed
If you are in need of housing or evacuation assistance, please contact Pierce County E.O.C. at 253-798-6595.
12/10/2025 4:45 PM
Notice that the Orting City Council meeting for December 10th, 2025, will be held on Zoom.
Pursuant to Governor Ferguson’s Emergency Proclamation 25-07 and RCW 42.30.230, the City Council meeting dated December 10th, 2025, at 7:00pm for the City of Orting will be held virtually on Zoom.
12/10/2025 4:22 PM
Flood Event Updates 12/10/2025
Check the City of Orting Facebook page the most up to date information. AVOID travel until conditions improve CHECK the National Weather Service for updates/information at https://www.weather.gov/
12/10/2025 8:17 AM
City of Orting has launched a new alerting system.
Register for the City of Orting Alert system at the City of Orting website. Click on the button that says Orting Alerts to sign up.
12/09/2025 12:33 PM
Foothills Trail Closure Alert.
The Foothills Trail is closed south of City Hall due to water over the trail. Contractor is mitigating the issue. Until it is resolved the trail is being closed for pedestrian safety. We will update when the trail has been reopened.
12/09/2025 10:55 AM
City of Orting: HEAVY RAIN in ORTING IS OCCURRING NOW.
HEAVY RAIN WILL reduce visibility and cause flooding of roadways and low-lying areas. AVOID rising water. AVOID travel until conditions improve. BE PREPARED to evacuate if advised by local authorities. CHECK the National Weather Service for more information
12/08/2025 7:06 PM
Sandbag filling stations are available for use.
There is sand, bags, and a couple of shovels to use. We recommend bringing your own shovel in case others are being utilized. Station 1 - near the corner of Daffodil Ave NE and Rocky Road close to the Public Works Building and Station 2 - behind the Orting Station near Route 66 Pizza.
12/08/2025 10:55 AM
City Council Meeting - Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 - 7:00pm
The Orting City Council meeting will be held in person at Orting City Hall located at 104 Bridge St S. Orting, WA 98360 and on Zoom.
12/05/2025 4:30 PM
The City of Orting has been advised that CodeRED by Crisis24 has informed all users nationwide that they were victim to a targeted attack by an organized cybercriminal group.
The City was in the process of converting its alert system from the CodeRED platform to Genasys alerting when this incident occurred and we have since terminated our use of the CodeRED system.
11/26/2025 3:39 PM