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Des Moines City Manager’s Report for week ending Aug. 23, 2024
Des Moines City Manager’s Report for week ending Aug. 23, 2024. This past Monday, August 19, we officially welcomed Ted Boe as the new Chief of Police for our community! Chief Boe was sworn in by the Honorable Judge Leone marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Des Moines Police Department. With a distinguished career and a deep commitment to public safety, we are confident that Chief Boe will lead the department with integrity, vision, and dedication. We look forward to working together to serve and protect the communities of Des Moines. Join us in welcoming Chief Boe!
Police looking for three suspects in Lacey Costco parking lot robbery
Lacey Police Department (LPD) is asking for the public's assistance in identifying three individuals involved in a robbery at the Costco parking lot on the afternoon of August 18. Shortly before two in the afternoon, a group of three individuals approached a shopper under the guise of offering jewelry, which...
It’s time for the ISD to allow their high school students more sleep
Last year, Lake Washington School District (LWSD) moved most high school start times back by an hour. Eastlake High School, which previously began at 7:30 a.m., now starts at 8:30 a.m., aligning with research that suggests students benefit when schools start at 8:30 a.m. or later. With evidence that later start times improve student focus, grades, and safety, Issaquah School District (ISD) must take similar action to prioritize the well-being of its students.
Seattle City Light and federal fisheries agency still at loggerheads over fish
After three years of negotiations, there remains some distance between Seattle City Light and state and federal regulators over what the utility must do to improve operations at its upper Skagit River hydropower dams to enhance conditions for salmon — including the threatened chinook species. Empowered by law to...
Highline Headlines - August 23, 2024
On Tuesday, August 27, all Highline Public Schools staff will engage in our Annual Equity Symposium. All school and district buildings will be closed to the public to allow our staff to attend this all-day event. 📲 Download ParentSquare. Want to stay effortlessly connected and informed about your child's...
One person stabbed at Tukwila light rail station
TUKWILA, Wash. — Sound transit is beefing up security after a person was injured in a stabbing early this morning at the Tukwila International Boulevard station – one stop north of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Trains were running as scheduled through the Tukwila light rail station Friday afternoon after...
Stan’s Merry Mart to End Gun Sales
Stan's Merry Mart in Wenatchee, WA is getting out of the firearms business after more than 11 years. Company president Brandon Wright says the decision to end firearms sales by July 1st in 2025 was a business decision based on the Washington State lLegislature's passage of HB 2118. Wright says...
Celebrate 20 years of the Lakewood Police Department with us
This month the Lakewood Police Department marks the 20th anniversary of its formation. To celebrate this milestone members of the Lakewood Police Department will be at the Lakewood Farmers Market Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 2- 6 p.m. Look for officers stationed across the lawn from the Pavilion and near the parking area for Farmers Market visitors.
Lakewood police chief recognizes residents, officers
As part of the Lakewood City Council meeting Aug. 19, 2024 Lakewood Police Chief Patrick D. Smith recognized officers and residents alike for going above and beyond to help members of the community. Lakewood community members recognized were:. Rebecca Erber: In March 2024 Lakewood Animal Control Officer Corene Buck responded...
Linfield awarded AVCA team academic honors
For the sixth straight year, the American Volleyball Coaches Association has recognized the Linfield University Wildcats’ volleyball program with team academic honors. This award comes as a result of the classroom success of Linfield’s volleyball players during the 2023-24 academic year. In total, of 1,425 college and high school volleyball programs received academic honors, including 231 NCAA Division III programs. Joining Linfield on the list are fellow Northwest Conference members Pacific, Pacific Lutheran, Puget Sound, Whitman and Willamette. INTENT sponsored the award for the 2023-24 academic year. The AVCA Team Award honors all levels of collegiate and high school programs…
City seeks applicants for several committees, boards
The Tacoma City Council is currently seeking applicants to fill five positions on the Community’s Police Advisory Committee (CPAC) which has one youth position and four At-Large positions (open to individuals who are residents of Tacoma). CPAC is an advisory panel to the city council as it pertains to...
Washington State Debate Coalition cancels Oct. 11 gubernatorial debate
The Washington State Debate Coalition (WSDC) has canceled its Oct. 11 gubernatorial debate between Bob Ferguson and Dave Reichert in Ellensburg, the agency announced Thursday. The decision to ...
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