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Friday, April 18th, 2025
Good morning, Puyallup. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Former Sumner High School basketball coach Jake Jackson was sentenced Thursday, April 17th to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing students between 2016 and 2022—he faced 19 counts including child molestation and rape of a child. FOX 13
- ➤ Pierce County Sheriff's deputies are asking for help with a nearly 30-year-old murder case involving Laurie Krage—whose remains were found off Gale Creek Road near Wilkeson Elementary School on October 13 and later identified by genetic genealogy—as detectives contact her living relatives to learn why she was never reported missing and to gather any tips about her and her husband from 1995 to 1997. FOX 13
- ➤ Pierce County detectives are asking residents for help in solving the nearly 30-year-old murder case of Laurie Krage, with authorities hoping new tips lead to a break in the investigation. FOX 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Washington state has announced fee-free days for 2025 so residents and visitors can use public lands without an entry fee; scheduled dates include January 1, January 9, January 20, March 9, March 19, April 19, April 22, June 7-8, June 14, June 19, July 16, August 4, August 9, September 27, October 10, and November 11. The days are managed by agencies such as the National Park Service and the U.S. Forest Service to support park services and upkeep. KOMO
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Spring Fair
10 AM – 10 PM — Washington State Fair — Cost info not specified — Experience a lively community fair with rides and local delights.
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Virtual Tour of Life Care Center
9 AM - 7 PM — Life Care Center of Puyallup — Free entry — Explore the best in senior living with engaging activities and exceptional care.
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MHRV Puyallup RV Show 2025
11 AM - 5 PM — Washington State Fair — Check local listings for pricing — Explore the latest in recreational vehicles and accessories at the year’s premier RV event.
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5k Run Walk Roll
9 AM – 12 PM — Bradley Lake Park — Participation details available — Support the cause of Early Support for Infants and Toddlers with this community event.
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