Judge Frank Caprio, whose warmth and fairness in the courtroom inspired millions around the world, has died at 88 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, his family announced Wednesday, Aug. 20. “Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work…
A man and woman were found dead inside a Spanaway home in what investigators believe was a drug overdose. The discovery was made on Monday night, Aug. 18, at a residence on 17th Avenue Court East, according to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office. A 68-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman were found deceased inside the…
Deputies are searching for a man who implied he had a gun and robbed a Vancouver bank before fleeing the scene on a bicycle, according to the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. The robbery happened around 11:35 a.m. Monday, Aug. 18, at the U.S. Bank branch at 6704 NE 117th Avenue, the sheriff’s office said. Investigators…
A 25-year-old Bremerton father who was struck while riding his bicycle has died from his injuries, leaving behind two young children as the community rallies to support them. Spencer Capdepon was hit from behind on Wednesday, Aug. 6, while biking just minutes from his home, according to a GoFundMe created by family friend Bryttani Zampardi….
Kroger will shutter its Fred Meyer store on Evergreen Way in Everett this fall, a move the company says is driven in part by theft and rising costs. The Fred Meyer at 8530 Evergreen Way in Everett and another in Kent will both close in October, a Kroger spokesperson confirmed Monday, Aug. 18. The company…
A Marysville man who repeatedly raped his ex- girlfriend the same day he was released from prison will spend decades behind bars. Rhyan Vasquez was sentenced to more than 23 years in prison in Jefferson County Court on Friday, Aug. 15. It came after a jury found him guilty of second-degree rape, domestic violence, with…
Raccoons have long divided opinion—trash bandits or clever urban wildlife? Now Washington state is buzzing with even more debate over whether to legalize owning raccoons as pets. And yes, that could include the rare, odd-looking albinos. The Petition That Sparked the Conversation A Change.org petition titled “Legalize the Ownership of Raccoons as Pets in Washington…
A family is calling for justice after a wheelchair-bound US Navy veteran was shot in the chest at Seattle’s Pier 55, saying the attack was a hate crime. Family’s Appeal Relatives of 65-year-old Harold James Powell have launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his medical bills, rehabilitation costs, and long-term care. In their statement,…
The Pierce County Medical Examiner has identified the young man killed in a shooting inside a Tacoma hospital emergency room. Jaedyn Williams, 18, of University Place, died from gunshot wounds to the torso after the Wednesday, Aug. 6, attack at MultiCare Allenmore Hospital, the medical examiner’s office confirmed Wednesday, Aug. 13. His death was ruled…
A food delivery shift in Lynnwood ended with a crash, a car fire, and a K9 takedown after a DoorDash driver allegedly caused chaos while high on meth, police said. The incident unfolded around 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, in the 5100 block of 192nd Street, according to the Lynnwood Police Department. Officers said the…
