Mike DeMaio’s Bonney Lake
For this episode we head to Bonney Lake for a quick chat with local mortgage lender Mike DeMaio, who shares a few personal highlights from life in this fast-growing corner of Pierce County.
For Mike, it’s the little things that make Bonney Lake feel like home—like the neighborhood dog park, where both pups and people come to connect. It’s a place where conversations start easily, friendships form, and the community feels just a little bit closer.
Then there’s that moment—familiar to anyone who’s driven Highway 410—when Mount Rainier suddenly appears, massive and majestic, right in front of you. “The mountain,” as locals call it, never fails to impress.
Mike also imagines what could make Bonney Lake even better: a family fun center. A place to play, laugh, and gather—especially needed in a town that’s growing fast but still values tight-knit connection.
Whether you’ve lived in Bonney Lake for years or are just curious about this pocket of Washington, Mike’s perspective offers a reminder of what makes our towns and cities feel like home: people, places, and the dreams that tie them together.
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