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I-5 Crash Leads to Stabbing of Two Girls, Stopped by Soldiers
us-news2 days ago

I-5 Crash Leads to Stabbing of Two Girls, Stopped by Soldiers

A 35-year-old woman from Steilacoom, Washington, is facing multiple charges after allegedly crashing her SUV into a semi-truck on Interstate 5 and stabbing two girls. Two soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord intervened to disarm the suspect and restrain her until police arrived. The 9-year-old victim suffered broken bones and a stab wound, while the 15-year-old was hospitalized with minor injuries. The suspect, identified in earlier reports as Janieka Ellington, is being held without bail pending a mental health evaluation.

via New York Post|
#crime#interstate-5#joint-base-lewis-mcchord
Teens linked to deadly Chelan Hills Fire face further arrests in Washington
crime21 days ago

Teens linked to deadly Chelan Hills Fire face further arrests in Washington

Three more teenagers were arrested in Western Washington in connection with the Chelan Hills Fire, bringing those in custody to four; prosecutors say more arrests are likely as a fifth suspect has an active warrant and a sixth person is being sought. The suspects allegedly fired Roman candles from the bed of a truck during a Fourth of July burn ban, igniting dry grass and a fast-moving wildfire that killed a 69-year-old man, injured six firefighters, and destroyed more than 100 buildings across about 10,000 acres with losses over $6 million.

via KPTV|
#arrests#chelan-hills-fire#crime
Cellphone data helps locate Neil Gehring’s body in Olympic National Park
us-news21 days ago

Cellphone data helps locate Neil Gehring’s body in Olympic National Park

Neil Gehring, a 26-year-old hiker who disappeared Aug. 31 while backpacking in Olympic National Park, was found on the northwest slope of Mount Appleton nearly two weeks later after investigators analyzed new cellphone location data; search teams had shifted tactics to pursue fresh clues, using drones and dogs before Gehring's body was recovered Sunday evening and taken to the Clallam County Coroner’s Office. He had left the Madison Falls Trailhead for a cross-country trek from Boulder Lake to Appleton Pass, planning to return Sept. 1; authorities have not released details about the cellphone data or the circumstances of his death.

via New York Post|
#cellphone-data#hiking#missing-persons
politics22 days ago

Crypto lobbying hits a political wall over ethics concerns

Crypto’s bid for a sweeping federal framework collapsed in the Senate as ethics concerns tied to Trump-era crypto ventures outweighed industry influence, leaving the Clarity Act short of the 60 votes and signaling that money alone can’t overcome partisan opposition; Democrats demanded stronger ethics provisions and bank-lobbying concerns helped sink support, though regulators are still moving to provide ‘regulatory clarity’ and industry advocates vow to press on.

via politico.com|
#crypto#ethics#lobbying
Moving-truck fireworks blamed for deadly Washington wildfire
crime23 days ago

Moving-truck fireworks blamed for deadly Washington wildfire

New video shows 18-year-old Michael Yakimov firing a lit 'Trooper Turret' firework from the back of a moving pickup, which authorities say started the Chelan Hills Fire in Douglas County, amid dry, windy conditions. The 10,000-acre blaze damaged about 100 structures and claimed the life of 69-year-old Robert Lister; six firefighters were treated for injuries. Yakimov was arrested and charged with first-degree manslaughter, first-degree arson, first-degree malicious mischief, and six counts of third-degree assault, jailed on $1 million bail. Prosecutors say others involved are being sought, and Yakimov is due to enter a plea in court.

via FOX 13 Seattle|
#arson#crime#fireworks
Smithsonian in NYC casts Washington as 'town destroyer' amid history debates
politics24 days ago

Smithsonian in NYC casts Washington as 'town destroyer' amid history debates

A Manhattan exhibit at the National Museum of the American Indian portrays George Washington and early America in a sharply critical light, dubbing Washington a 'town destroyer' and highlighting Native American suffering while offering limited context on the conflicts underlying American military campaigns. The piece notes Trump administration scrutiny of Smithsonian history portrayals and potential funding pressure, with critics accusing the museum of activism and bias rather than objective history.

via Fox News|
#american-history#indigenous-history#politics
Olympia Walkout Highlights Stalled WA State Contract Talks
politics-and-government1 month ago

Olympia Walkout Highlights Stalled WA State Contract Talks

Dozens of WFSE-unionized state workers walked out in Olympia and across Washington as contract talks stall, with union officials saying the latest offer fails to keep up with rising costs of living; workers used vacation days and lunch breaks, and officials note no state operations were slowed, while three days of bargaining are planned this week for general government employees and negotiations for other worker groups will follow later.

via The Olympian|
#contract-negotiations#politics-and-government#state-employees
science1 month ago

Washington Prepares for Blood Moon Partial Lunar Eclipse Tonight

Washington residents can watch a blood moon during a partial lunar eclipse tonight, with 96.2% of the Moon darkened at its peak. The event begins as the Moon enters Earth’s outer shadow at 6:23 p.m., the partial phase starts at 7:33 p.m., the maximum occurs at 9:12 p.m., and the penumbral phase ends around midnight. No eye protection is needed to view it, and temperatures will be in the low 60s. Space.com notes this will be the best North American eclipse until 2028.

via MyNorthwest.com|
#912-pm-maximum#astronomy#blood-moon
science1 month ago

Perseid Fireball Dazzles Northwest Sky

A bright fireball lit up the night sky across the Pacific Northwest between 12:45 a.m. and 12:50 a.m. during the Perseid meteor shower, with sightings from Washington, Oregon, Idaho and British Columbia. Witnesses described an orange or green streak followed by a flash; there is no indication the object reached the ground, and what some heard as an explosion was likely the meteor breaking apart high in the atmosphere. If you saw it, send video to [email protected] for a possible on-air feature.

via MyNorthwest.com|
#fireball#meteor-shower#pacific-northwest
law1 month ago

Washington curbs Kalshi bets as court flags gambling violations

A King County Superior Court judge ordered Kalshi to cease most of its betting operations in Washington after finding likely violations of the Washington Gambling Act and the state’s Consumer Protection Act; Kalshi must implement IP- and residency-based geofencing by Aug. 19 and a multi-source geofencing solution by Sept. 2, banning wagers on sports, elections, politics, entertainment, culture, tech and science, as well as “mentions” bets, with advertising to WA consumers also barred as the case proceeds.

via MyNorthwest.com|
#consumer-protection-act#gambling-act#geofencing