The fiancée of the man accused of killing his grandparents then blowing up their house is also facing aggravated murder charges for her alleged role in the elderly couple's slaying. According to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office, neighbors of the victims, 71-year-old "Ted" Ralston and 73-year-old Joanna Gormley, reported an explosion at their home Sunday evening (May 17) in the 18800 block of Bayview Road NW in the Vaughn area.
- PUB DATE: 5/21/2020 5:29:54 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle

Firefighters from Chelan County Fire District 3 as well as Lake Wenatchee Fire and Rescue battled a structure fire in a outbuilding in the 15000 block of Chumstick Highway just after noon Wednesday. Assistant Chief Glenn Brautaset stated that the homeowner had previously been using a lawnmower and put it away in the shed about an hour before the blaze, likely causing the fire.
- PUB DATE: 5/21/2020 12:37:11 AM - SOURCE: KPQ-AM 560

Firefighters discovered a body after putting out a fire Wednesday at a home in Kitsap County. Fire crews were called just before 2:00 p.m. after someone in the area saw the smoke in the 11000 block of Schold Road in Silverdale. Firefighters quickly put out the fire but found a body inside. Investigators are looking into what may have caused the fire.
- PUB DATE: 5/20/2020 7:41:40 PM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV FOX 13 Seattle

Bail was set at $50,000 Monday for a man accused of starting a fire in downtown Olympia, Thurston County Superior Court records show. The court found probable cause to charge Nathan Ray Cicco, 19, with first-degree arson. Cicco has no known address, according to court records. Arraignment is set for June 2.
- PUB DATE: 5/20/2020 4:48:26 PM - SOURCE: Centralia Chronicle

Ron Simmons is planning to call it a day soon. He’s been Snohomish Fire’s chief the past seven years, but that’s just one-fifth of his 35-year career at the department. His first day was Nov. 11, 1985. He’s decided his last will be June 31. Fire District 4 won’t be selecting the new chief until as late as June, but its board began discussing the position this week after press time.
- PUB DATE: 5/20/2020 1:41:43 AM - SOURCE: Snohomish County News