Man Pleads Not Guilty in Crash that Killed Washington State Patrol Trooper, Defense Cites Low Alcohol Level, Prosecution Highlights Reckless Speed
Raul Benitez-Santana pleaded not guilty to charges related to the crash that killed Trooper Chris Gadd, citing the trooper's off lights and his BAC below the limit. However, he was allegedly speeding at 112 mph just before the crash.
Pierce County Invites Public to Scrutinize Vote-Counting System Ahead of Upcoming Elections in Tacoma
Pierce County invites the public to test its voting system on February 27th, emphasizing transparency in the election process. A 'test deck' will ensure accurate vote counts, and the Accessible Voting Unit demonstration will occur on February 26th.












