Natalie Swaby

2 weeks ago | king5.com | Natalie Swaby

TACOMA, Wash. — Nearly a month after a hit-and-run incident in Tacoma left a woman hospitalized with severe injuries, police continue an active search for the suspect accused of attempted murder. The incident occurred on April 29 when Heather Elaine Person, 47, allegedly used a truck to intentionally strike the victim in a smoke shop parking lot along Pacific Avenue. According to court documents, the attack stemmed from a domestic dispute.

3 weeks ago | kgw.com | Natalie Swaby

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Three rock climbers died over the weekend in the North Cascades after an apparent equipment failure caused them to fall approximately 400 feet while rappelling on nearly vertical terrain. The victims have been identified as Alex Martynenko, 36, of Bellevue, Vishnu Irigireddy, 48, of Renton, and Tim Nguyen, 63, of Renton. The accident occurred on Saturday, May 10, in Okanogan County when an anchor reportedly broke during their descent.

3 weeks ago | krem.com | Natalie Swaby

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Three rock climbers died over the weekend in the North Cascades after an apparent equipment failure caused them to fall approximately 400 feet while rappelling on nearly vertical terrain. The victims have been identified as Alex Martynenko, 36, of Bellevue, Vishnu Irigireddy, 48, of Renton, and Tim Nguyen, 63, of Renton. The accident occurred on Saturday, May 10, in Okanogan County when an anchor reportedly broke during their descent.

3 weeks ago | king5.com | Natalie Swaby

TUMWATER, Wash. — Washington's library system is facing cuts that are triggering layoff notices for dozens of employees, according to state officials. The central library in Tumwater is facing "near elimination" due to a state budget shortfall that has put library services in jeopardy. The Washington State Library, which houses an irreplaceable collection including century-old newspapers and novels dating back to territorial times, may soon be forced to close its doors.

4 weeks ago | kktv.com | Natalie Swaby

DUVALL, Wash. (KING) - A family in Washington state is taking legal action against a grocery store chain after they say their 78-year-old mother died from a severe allergic reaction. A mislabeled cookie from the store led to Peggy Bryant’s death, according to the family. “Just growing up with her, she was just always filled with joy and fun,” Lisa Bishop, Bryant’s daughter, said. Bryant was just months away from a marriage milestone. “She and my dad were going to celebrate 60 years.