A 15-year-old girl who spent more than three years fighting two forms of leukemia — and inspiring a community along the way — has died. Leanna Lawson, originally from Bremerton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, after a long and difficult battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and later Acute Myeloid Leukemia, according to her…
A 23-year-old aspiring firefighter from Pierce County is being remembered for his compassion and generosity after his death, with loved ones saying his final act helped save dozens of lives. Evan Fritschy died on Jan. 22, 2026, after struggling with mental health issues, according to a GoFundMe organized by his partner, Saylor Watts. Fritschy, who…
Support is swelling for a Kitsap County family mourning the loss of a 17-year-old boy who was killed in a car crash that injured four other teens. Bradley Mace died following a single-vehicle crash on Northeast McWilliams Road near Old Military Road in Bremerton just after 11 p.m. Saturday, March 28, his family confirmed. Investigators…
A Kitsap County-native police officer who died just one day after a sudden brain infection is being remembered not only for his service—but for saving four lives through organ donation. Cody Siebert, 33, a K-9 officer with the East Range Police Department in Minnesota, died Friday, Feb. 27, in Duluth, according to his obituary. He…
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…
