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High school principals at Central Kitsap, Klahowya changing jobs
A former state champion wrestler, Central Kitsap High School principal Craig Johnson will soon grapple with a different job: athletic director at Klahowya Secondary School. Johnson's employment switch, which will go into effect at the beginning of August, is one of several notable job changes within Central Kitsap School District this summer. Johnson is replacing Geniqua Harris, who is moving to Hawaii after spending three years as Klahowya's AD. ...
Police seek prolific theft suspect in Pierce County, reselling stolen equipment
FIRCREST, Wash. - Fircrest Police are asking for your help to find a prolific thief wanted for multiple crimes. Nikolay Nikolayvich Laskovtsov, 39, has multiple felony warrants for his arrest. Pierce County prosecutors have charged him with first-degree trafficking in stolen property and unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle. Those...
King County awarded $50 million EPA grant to cut greenhouse gas emissions from buildings
King County Executive Dow Constantine on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 announced a $50 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and construction throughout the region. The county says the funding will help multifamily and community buildings transition to clean energy, reduce...
Sheriff’s Office cuts school resource officers at Kentwood, Kentlake
Kentwood and Kentlake high schools will not have school resource officers on campus for the 2024-2025 school year due to a staff shortage of deputies at the King County Sheriff’s Office. The Kent School District has contracted in the past with the Sheriff’s Office to provide a deputy at...
WSP Adding Extra Patrol in Tri-Cities for Water Follies Weekend
The Tri-City Water Follies is a huge party on the Columbia River in Tri-Cities that shows exciting hydroplane racing in the water. Along the edges of the water are all the spectators having a big ol' party as this event brings in people from all over the Norhtwest. With this,...
Mild middle of week weather for western Oregon, Washington
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Seasonal temperatures and sunshine remain around the Portland, Vancouver metro area on Wednesday. Afternoon highs will return to the low to mid-80s on Wednesday – about normal for this time of the year. Sunny skies will also continue as haze lingers along the horizon. Clouds will increase slightly along the coast as a light drizzle or two is possible during the morning hours.
Less than half of WA families who qualify for new tax credit are applying
(The Center Square) – Washington state officials say they are on track to meet the goal of having 50% of eligible families applying for and receiving a tax credit for moderate- and low-income families by this time next year. The Working Families Tax Credit is an annual tax refund for Washington residents worth up to $1,255, depending on income level and the number of qualifying children in a household. According...
WA utilities prepare public for possible power shutdowns to prevent wildfires
(The Center Square) – Puget Sound Energy and other utility companies in Washington state are preparing for the possibility of cutting the power in high-risk wildfire conditions. It has been a relatively quiet start to the fire season across Washington so far, though a large fire, called the Pioneer Fire is burning about 30,000 acres along the northeast side of Lake Chelan in central Washington. The goal of what is...
State Fire Mobilization Authorized for the Black Canyon Fire
Yakima County – State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Black Canyon Fire located in Yakima County, near the town of Selah. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July 23, 2024, at 11:15 a.m. at the request of Fire Chief Jim Lange, Yakima County Fire District 2.
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