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Officer hired as sheriff's deputy despite involvement in fatal Manuel Ellis arrest resigns
SEATTLE (AP) — A former Tacoma police officer who was hired as a sheriff's deputy in a neighboring county — despite his involvement in the violent fatal arrest of Manuel Ellis in 2020 — has resigned his new job after just two days. Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders said in...
Officer acquitted in 2020 death of Manuel Ellis in Tacoma is hired by neighboring sheriff's office
SEATTLE (AP) — One of the three Tacoma police officers cleared of criminal charges in the 2020 death of Manuel Ellis — a Black man who was shocked, beaten and restrained facedown on a sidewalk as he pleaded for breath — has been hired by a neighboring sheriff's office. The...
Max Muncy's 2-run homer in the eighth rallies Dodgers to 5-4 victory over Cardinals
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Muncy hit a two-run homer to right field with one out in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 on Sunday. Teoscar Hernández had two hits and drove in two runs as the Dodgers took...
Key takeaways about the condition of US bridges and their role in the economy
The rapid collapse of a Baltimore bridge that was struck by large cargo ship highlighted the importance that bridges play in the daily lives of many Americans. Six construction workers who were on the bridge are presumed dead. The drivers of more than 30,000 vehicles that crossed...
The Baltimore collapse focused attention on vital bridges. Thousands are in poor shape across the US
After a yearlong closure, a bridge over the Puyallup River reopened in 2019 with a sturdy new span and a brand new name. It even won a national award. But today, the Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge is closed again after federal officials raised concerns about a vintage section of the...
Betts hits leadoff homer, Hernández adds a pair to help Dodgers beat Cardinals 6-3
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mookie Betts set a Dodgers record for leadoff home runs and Teoscar Hernández added his first two long balls for Los Angeles in a 6-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Betts hit his 29th leadoff homer for the Dodgers on the first pitch from...
Toyota recalling 381,000 Tacoma pickups because parts can fall off rear axles, increasing crash risk
DETROIT (AP) — Toyota is recalling about 381,000 Tacoma midsize pickup trucks in the U.S. because a part can separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers certain trucks from the 2022 and 2023 model years. Toyota said in a statement...
TrueBlue: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — TrueBlue Inc. (TBI) on Wednesday reported a loss of $2.6 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Tacoma, Washington-based company said it had a loss of 8 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 8...
Edmunds Compares: 2024 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2024 Toyota Tacoma
Having undergone a complete redesign last year, the 2024 Chevrolet Colorado proves how transformative the midsize pickup truck market has become. In a segment where slow and steady changes used to be the norm, this generation of Colorado boasts dramatic new styling, a standard turbocharged...
Woman with brain bleed mistakenly arrested by state trooper for drunken driving, lawsuit says
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A Washington State Patrol trooper arrested a woman on suspicion of drunken driving when she was actually experiencing a life-threatening brain bleed and booked her into jail where officials mocked her instead of getting her medical attention, according to a civil rights...
