Nicholas Brendon, best known for his role as Xander Harris on the hit series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, has died at the age of 54. Brendon died in his sleep of natural causes on Friday, March 20, according to a statement shared by his family with The Hollywood Reporter. “We are heartbroken to share the…
Tributes are pouring in for a 20-year-old Puyallup welder who was killed in a workplace accident. Isaac Rainer died Sunday, March 15, in an industrial accident, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. A welder and millwright for an industrial fabricator, Rainer was known for far more than his trade. Loved…
A longtime Tacoma coach and educator who helped shape generations of student-athletes and led Foss High School to a state football title has died at age 89. Jack Sonntag Jr., a Tacoma native and respected figure in local athletics, passed away at home Wednesday, March 4, according to his obituary. Sonntag is best known for…
Colleagues and loved ones are remembering US Air Force Capt. Ariana Savino as a passionate aviator and role model after the Covington native was killed in a military aircraft crash in Iraq. Savino, 31, was one of six airmen aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker that crashed March 12 in western Iraq while supporting US military operations…
A 17-year-old Poulsbo student remembered for her artistic talent, humor, and love of animals is being mourned after a fatal crash earlier this month. Pelilu Wines died Tuesday, March 3, following a collision with a Jefferson Transit bus and another car on State Route 104 near Beaver Valley Road in Port Ludlow, according to authorities….
Beloved actress Catherine O’Hara, known for unforgettable roles in comedy classics and award-winning television, has died at age 71. O’Hara died Friday, Jan. 30, according to TMZ, who cited sources close to the actress. A cause of death was not immediately released. The Canadian-born performer became a household name across generations, first through sketch comedy…
Veronica Ann Lopez (née Contreras), 62, passed away peacefully at her home in Marysville, Washington, on November 4, 2025, following complications from kidney failure. Born December 21, 1962, in Tempe, Arizona, she grew up in the Copper State before later settling in Washington. Veronica was the daughter of Alice and Arthur Contreras and the sister…
The Monroe community is mourning the loss of a beloved husband, father, and church leader remembered for his deep love for people and unwavering faith. Pastor Ivan Ryakhovskiy of First Baptist Church Monroe died on Thursday, Sept. 11, after years of health struggles, including a heart transplant in 2013, according to friends. Despite daily pain…
Loved ones and colleagues are remembering Jason Grube — a devoted husband, father of three, and talented artist — after his sudden death in a bicycle accident on Whidbey Island. The tragedy occurred around noon on Monday, Aug. 4, when Grube, 48, collided with a stationary vehicle on Zylstra Road, according to the Island County…
A Skagit County family is mourning the sudden loss of a devoted husband and father remembered for his generosity, loyalty, and love for the outdoors. Richard Horne, 36, of Sedro-Woolley, died Wednesday, August 13, in what loved ones describe as a sudden, freak accident. A cause of death was not given. The tragedy has left…
