June
8th
Youth programs much better news than youth violence
If you read the Trib on Monday, one story may have ruined your day. At least a little.
I refer to the horrific stabbing incident in East Tacoma involving three teenage boys. One of them, Hector Hernandez-Valdez, 15, died after being stabbed at least 34 times. The other two, Luis Arroyo, also 16, and his brother Cristobal, 14, were arrested and recently charged with first degree murder for their role in Hernandez-Valdez’ death. Allegations point to a robbery gone awry.
The Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office – one of the nation’s best in my biased opinion – …