Defense begins in Sound Doctrine pastor Malcolm Fraser criminal trial
Seattle Attorney Ann Carey began to present the defense last week in the case of Malcolm Fraser, assistant pastor of Sound Doctrine Church, who has been charged with two counts of first degree child rape and two counts of first degree child molestation.
Quentin Lorenzo Simmons, alleged Sumner Motor Inn shooter, arrested in Georgia | UPDATE
Quentin Lorenzo Simmons, 29, was detained in his motel room shortly after 2 p.m., after deputies successfully tracked his location through his cell phone.
King County Council Monday highlights
Approved an ordinance creating the Department of Public Defense within the Executive Branch (Substitute Ordinance 2013-0215.2).
Candidates sign up for fall election | King and Pierce Counties
The official filing period expired Friday afternoon with some local races looking interesting and others devoid of any competition at all.
The Great Plateau Pot Survey
The survey is an entirely anonymous questionnaire, the results of which will be used in an upcoming series on local reactions to Initiative 502's implementation. It will take 10-15 minutes to complete.
State Route 165 Carbon River Bridge repairs complete
The Washington State Department of Transportation bridge maintenance crews completed repairs to a loosened support on an approach span of the State Route 165 Carbon River Bridge.
State Route 410 Chinook Pass is open
Chinook Pass opened to traffic at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 17. It’s safe to say drivers can make travel plans over State Route 410 this weekend.
Election filing through Thursday, one day remains
Races for the fall elections are shaping up, with four days of filing in the books. Election offices in King and Pierce counties will accept candidate filings until the end of today (Friday).
Two calls, one arrest for reckless driver | Enumclaw police reports May 8-14
Police were dispatched the afternoon of May 14 to watch for a recklessly-driven vehicle that was said to be swerving and crossing over center lines. The description of the vehicle matched that given in another report of a possible DUI case. Police located the suspect vehicle and the motorist was taken into custody and booked for driving under the influence.
Police deal with plenty of impaired drivers | Buckley police reports May 8-15
An officer was dispatched at 3:40 a.m. May 12 to locate a vehicle that had been traveling on the wrong side of the road. An officer located the vehicle which stopped in the middle of the road on Cothary Street. The officer attempted to contact the driver, who was already sleeping and drooling while behind the wheel. The driver refused to open his door and then took off, driving recklessly. He drove several miles before stopping. He was placed under arrest on several charges.
Regional Animal Services now hosts Pasado's Spay Station twice a week
Low-cost spay/neuter surgeries offered every Wednesday and Friday
