A future firefighter, of course. Or rather, someone who had hoped to become a firefighter, because this guy can pretty much kiss his firefighting and law enforcement career goodbye. An 18-year-old trainee with the Bucoda Fire Department stole and totaled the small town's only ambulance early Saturday morning. more ›

• In the dark of night, a two-story house was pulled across Fremont. Check out the story on the newly launched Fremont Universe.
• Someone stole a tow truck from Gene's Towing in Tacoma. Not the most inconspicuous getaway car.
• Do some good, go to Dutch Harbor and swig a few beers with Sig and the crew of The Deadliest Catch. The Nordic Heritage Museum is auctioning off the trip on September 21st, according to MyBallard.