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Marysville Man Who Groomed, Sexually Abused GF’s Daughter For Years Sentenced To Prison

A Marysville man who groomed and sexually abused his girlfriend’s young daughter for years will spend over a year in prison. Michael Hill was sentenced to 13 months behind bars in Clallam County Superior Court on Friday, Nov. 14, following a conviction of third-degree rape of a child. The sentence includes 36 months of community…

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Eric Boudreau

Lacey Man Murdered GF’s 13-Month-Old Son, Jury Finds

Three years after a Lacey toddler was found covered in bruises, skull fractures, and catastrophic head injuries, a Thurston County jury convicted his mother’s boyfriend of murder. Jurors found that 31-year-old Eric Boudreau caused the fatal injuries that killed 13-month-old J.A.M., rejecting his claim that the child tumbled down a staircase while in his care….

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WSU Fires Athletics Director Anne McCoy After 18 Months On Job: Report

Washington State University has dismissed athletics director Anne McCoy less than two years into her tenure, ESPN reports. McCoy’s removal was confirmed Wednesday, Nov. 12, marking a sudden shift in leadership for WSU Athletics. She had served in the role since mid-2024, including a three-month stretch as interim AD. McCoy has been with the university…

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Katie Wilson Expands Narrow Lead Over Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell As Recount Threshold Nears

Progressive challenger Katie Wilson widened her lead over incumbent Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The latest vote count from King County Elections shows Wilson holding 50.08% of the vote to Harrell’s 49.59%, a margin of 1,346 votes — 137,217 to 135,871. With just a few thousand ballots left to count, the race…

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Christian Akers and his 7-year-old son, Wyatt Akers, pictured together with the Bogachiel River in the background

Search Halted For Missing Boater; Dog Found Safe As Community Rallies Around Devastated Family

The search for 39-year-old Alfonso Graham has been suspended after days of intensive efforts on the Bogachiel River, where a boating accident claimed the lives of a 35-year-old fishing guide and his 7-year-old son. First responders from several agencies worked through the weekend along a rugged stretch of river between the Wilson Road boat launch…

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