Former Tacoma attorney sentenced for embezzling thousands from client
A former Tacoma lawyer is going to federal prison for embezzling several thousand dollars from his client after committing six years of wire fraud.
W7DK – Tacoma’s Oldest Ham Club from 1916 Still Thriving
In the realm of radio science, Tacoma holds a special place, being home to the W7DK - the oldest Ham Club, established in 1916, and still going strong. The club is a testament to the enduring relevance and importance of radio science, a field that has been around since the dawn of technological communication. The...
Suspect in deadly attack at White River Amphitheater awaits extradition to WA
The suspect in a deadly attack at the White River Amphitheater in Auburn has been arrested in Alabama and is in the process of being extradited to Washington state.
Warrant issued for suspect in fatal Bremerton hit-and-run
Police in Bremerton are searching for Nathaniel Grayson, who they believe is involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash.
Auburn man charged in fatal attack at White River Amphitheatre
An Auburn man accused of killing a man at the White River Amphitheatre after what prosecutors called a petty argument was arrested in Alabama. On Nov. 4, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Devin Brice McCurdy, 31, of Auburn, with second-degree murder for the death of Brandon Godsey. This charge...
Seattle’s Harborview investigating after 6 patients get rare fungal infection
Seattle health officials and Harborview Medical Center are investigating a potential fungal infection outbreak after six patients tested positive for mucormycosis, a rare and drug-resistant infection. Mucormycosis affects the sinuses, lungs, brain, or stomach and is caused by molds common in the environment; it poses...
Seattle crane collapse sparks new safety rules
Washington has adopted new safety rules for tower cranes to help prevent collapses and protect workers and the public, following a deadly accident in Seattle nearly six years ago. The Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) filed the rules this month, requiring prime contractors to follow strict guidelines when...
Former Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Over $500,000 From Disabled Client
SEATTLE — A former Tacoma attorney was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court to 18 months in federal prison for wire fraud after embezzling more than $530,000 from a vulnerable client’s trust account, U.S. Attorney Charles Neil Floyd announced. Colby Parks, 65, served as trustee for a woman...
Teen boy shot in South Seattle
SEATTLE — A 17-year-old boy was shot in Seattle on Tuesday night, according to the Seattle Police Department (SPD). The suspect, or suspects, remain on the run. The shooting occurred near South Adams Street and Rainier Avenue South around 7:15 p.m. SPD said the victim was taken to the...
Driver extracted from vehicle after rollover crash in Tacoma
A driver was extracted from their vehicle Wednesday morning after a rollover crash in Tacoma. Firefighters were dispatched at 8:36 a.m. to Pacific Avenue and South 43rd Street. The vehicle had rolled onto its roof, Tacoma Fire Department spokesperson Chelsea Shepherd told The News Tribune. The driver was taken to a...
