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Oregon man Arrested for Allegedly Leading Whitman County Sheriff’s Deputies on Dangerous car Chase in Colfax That Ended in a Crash
COLFAX - A 41-year-old Oregon man is in jail for allegedly leading Whitman County sheriff’s deputies on a dangerous high speed car chase in Colfax that ended in a crash. Two Whitman County Sheriff’s Deputies were in the same patrol car when the tried to stop a driver for reportedly blowing a stop sign on Mill Street early Friday morning. The driver allegedly failed to pullover and led the deputies on a chase at speeds up to 80 MPH. During the pursuit the driver allegedly turned around and tried to ram the deputies head on. The chase eventually ended when the suspect drove through a yard on Harrison Street, hit a utility box and smashed into a power pole. The driver Ronald Griffin of McMinnville suffered minor injuries in the crash. He was arrested without incident.
Man Accused of Killing Roommate During 2021 College Hill Shooting Pleads not Guilty
PULLMAN - The 25-year-old man accused of killing his roommate during a College Hill shooting in Pullman three years ago has pleaded not guilty. George Melvin Harris III is charged with 1st degree manslaughter in Whitman County Superior Court. Harris allegedly shot and killed his Pullman roommate 23 year old Liban Barre in September of 2021. Harris also reportedly shot former Washington State University football player Brandon Gray. Gray was seriously injured but refused to cooperate with the investigation. That refusal to cooperate prevented prosecutors from filing charges against Harris for allegedly shooting Gray.
Semi Driver Suffers Minor Injuries After Crash With Moving Train in Whitman County
COLFAX - A semi crashed into a moving train in western Whitman County on Wednesday afternoon causing minor injuries. The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office reports that the crash occurred around 4:30 in Winona at the intersection of Endicott Road and Winona South Road. The driver of a tractor trailer was turning left off Endicott Road and didn’t see or hear the train with eight cars that was crossing the road and blowing its whistle.
Washington Primary Ballots Mailed Out Friday
PULLMAN - The ballots for next month’s Washington primary election are being sent out Friday. Locally voters will send two candidates to the November general election for the next Whitman County Superior Court Judge. Pullman attorneys Jenna Brozik, Roger Sandberg and Steve Martonick are running for the post. There...
Introducing Be Well Washington: Fostering Health and Wellness
The Washington State Department of Health is encouraging everyone to live their BEST life. They've launched 'BE WELL WA,' an initiative designed to help all Washingtonians achieve a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle. "We want individuals to reimagine what wellness looks like,” said Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Secretary of Health. “Often...
‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves
A sharply-divided state panel on Friday retained strict protections for gray wolves in Washington, concluding their status under the state’s endangered species law should not change despite signs of a growing population. In a pair of 5-4 votes, the Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission rejected downlisting wolves from “endangered” to either “threatened” or “sensitive,” […] The post ‘Endangered’ status to remain in effect for WA wolves appeared first on Washington State Standard.
As busy ferry lines extend, WSF and WSP try to crack down on line-cutting
Whether tempted by short-cutting a ferry line during the busy days of summer or just an inadvertent turn at the terminal, Washington State Ferries and the Washington State Patrol want riders to know: it'll cost you. And, thanks to an emphasis patrol rolling out now that includes WSF's Kitsap routes, it may be more likely that tickets will be issued to drivers who cut in front of others in the ferry line. ...
Forest management, protection a focus at state commissioner of public lands forum
The seven candidates running for Washington state commissioner of public lands shared their preferred policies and how they would manage and protect state lands last week at a forum in Vancouver to
Commerce Department awards Chehalis Tribe $750,000, Quinault Nation $13 million to promote climate resilience
The Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation has received a $750,000 grant from the Washington state Department of Commerce to promote climate resilience amongst tribes. The funding is
Court tells Washington state to return young inmates from prison to juvenile facility
A Thurston County Superior Court judge told the state it has two weeks to return 43 young men it suddenly moved last Friday from the Green Hill School juvenile rehabilitation center to an adult prison in Shelton unless it can convince the court that the emergency move was necessary to reduce dangerous overcrowding.
Campaign contributions flow in race to replace retiring McMorris Rodgers
(The Center Square) – Federal Election Commission filings show more than $1.6 million raised at the end of the second quarter by candidates in the 5th Congressional District in Washington state. Earlier this year, U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, a Republican who has represented the eastern Washington district in the House of Representatives for nearly 20 years, announced she would not seek reelection, triggering a high-profile race for the congressional seat. ...
More mentors, better facilities, gear that fits. WA police departments are upping their game to recruit more women
It’s estimated that just 12% of police officers nationwide are women. At 11%, Washington state lags below that already low number. Several law enforcement agencies across the state have signed on to a goal to increase women in the ranks. They’re recruiting women by offering strong mentorship programs and better-suited gear and facilities, among other strategies. But so far, success is mixed, and larger agencies especially continue to struggle.
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