The Stolen Child Misty Copsey disappeared 17 years ago after a visit to the Puyallup Fair. Police thought the 14-year-old was a runaway. Her mother feared a killer had taken Misty. A battle for the truth has raged ever since. The News Tribune at 125 The name has changed, and so has the style. But looking back through 125 years of Tacoma newspapers, what is stunning are the things that have not changed. Take a look at the stories that have shaped our community. THE NEWS TRIBUNE The Ladenburg legacy For 22 years, John Ladenburg has been commuting from his South Tacoma home to the County-City Building downtown, first as prosecuting attorney and then as county executive. After eight years, Ladenburg is stepping down as the county’s chief executive, and he believes he’s leaving Pierce County a better place than it was eight years ago. Change agents ‘Crossover’ voters — those who went for both Barack Obama and Dino Rossi — show their strength in Pierce County. Soldier suicides The U.S. Army and grieving loved ones struggle for answers about rising suicide rates and what can be done to prevent them. Four families share their stories. More need help, but fewer give For nonprofit leaders, the nation’s economic downturn puts the sad fact of their business in sharp relief: When the need for their help is greatest, their ability to offer it can be the most strained. Inside the foreclosure market Pierce County’s foreclosure rate is the highest in Washington. So far this year, more than 5,000 homeowners in the county have received letters notifying them that, because they’ve fallen behind in their mortgage payments, their house will be sold at public auction. A black president For Tacoma's black leaders, Barack Obama's victory is a sign that decades of fighting racism are bearing fruit. They take time to savor the moment. The mood of the electorate We cruised around Pierce County to ask how people felt about Tuesday’s election. From the harried single mom to the frustrated bar buddies, from the struggling mortgage lender to the full-of-hope college students, here’s what they had to say. Safety on the tracks Officials fight a battle that can never be fully won against pedestrian deaths. • For grieving loved ones, a story that must be told • Lakewood gets ready for a lot more rail • Interactive map of local train deaths