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Regional bank opens its third branch in Pierce County. Here are the details
Kitsap Bank has opened its third branch in Pierce County, located in Tacoma, enhancing its commitment to the region. The new full-service branch features Interactive Teller Services, allowing customers to connect with tellers via video for more complex transactions.
JBLM Doctor Sentenced to Over 13 Years for Sexually Abusing Military Patients
A Joint Base Lewis-McChord doctor, Maj. Michael Stockin, was sentenced to over 13 years in prison for sexually abusing 41 military patients between 2019 and 2022. The court-martial revealed the traumatic experiences of the victims, leading to significant legal repercussions for Stockin, including losing his medical license and Army dismissal.
Indigenous Student Sues Tacoma Schools Over Graduation Regalia Ban
Gracie Belle Ray, an Indigenous student, has filed a lawsuit against Tacoma Public Schools for prohibiting her from wearing a sacred button blanket at her graduation ceremony. The lawsuit claims discrimination under state law protecting students from federally recognized tribes. Tacoma Public Schools has expressed regret and is investigating the incident.
Indigenous Student Sues Tacoma Public Schools Over Graduation Regalia Ban
Gracie Belle Ray, an Indigenous student from Tacoma, has filed a lawsuit against Tacoma Public Schools for discrimination after being barred from wearing her tribal regalia during her high school graduation. The lawsuit claims this action violated state law protecting the rights of Indigenous students to wear cultural attire at graduation events, highlighting ongoing issues of cultural recognition in education.
Multiple welfare check requests for South Hill residence before bodies found
Four bodies were discovered in a South Hill home after multiple welfare checks were requested by concerned neighbors and family members. Investigators revealed that deputies initially lacked sufficient justification to enter the residence until new information emerged on December 31. The cause of death is under investigation, with authorities indicating the circumstances are unusual.
Tacoma Town Center Debt Collection Case Highlights Ongoing Financial Struggles
A contractor has won a significant legal victory in a debt collection case against the developer of the Tacoma Town Center project, raising concerns about potential foreclosure. This case highlights the ongoing financial difficulties faced by the project's stakeholders, with substantial debt accumulating for the developer in Washington and Idaho.
Gig Harbor shooting might have been in retaliation for 2021 homicide, charges say
Two men, Demondrae Jones and Rocco Anthony Fanara, have been charged with assault and drive-by shooting in Gig Harbor, linked to a retaliatory shooting incident connected to a 2021 homicide. The victims, siblings of a convicted murderer, were targeted amid ongoing gang tensions, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.
How turmoil led a prominent Pierce County nonprofit to dissolution
The Pierce County AIDS Foundation (PCAF) has dissolved due to allegations of financial mismanagement, including a lawsuit for misappropriating over $200,000. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation will take over PCAF's responsibilities, highlighting ongoing challenges for local nonprofits.
Aimless kid evolves into celebrated writer with help of ramshackle WA Cascades cabin
Tacoma writer Patrick Hutchison has achieved critical acclaim for his memoir 'Cabin,' which recounts his transformative experience of renovating a small cabin in the Washington Cascades. Released on December 3, 2024, the book has been praised by major publications like The Washington Post and The New York Times for its humorous and heartfelt narrative.
Ex-prisoner sues WA state DOC, saying it didnt protect her from sex assault by cellmate
A former inmate at the Washington Corrections Center for Women, Mozzy Clark, has filed a lawsuit against the state Department of Corrections, claiming negligence in protecting her from sexual assault by a male cellmate. The lawsuit alleges that prison officials ignored her complaints and that policies allowing transgender individuals with violent histories to be housed with female inmates violate women's rights, raising significant concerns about the safety and treatment of incarcerated women.