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Timothy A Gruver
Powerhouse Road Closure for Landslide Debris Removal
Crews will remove debris from a minor landslide near Powerhouse Road, the Washington Department of Enterprise Services reported on Wednesday. The work is in response to a minor landslide which happened last winter and spilled onto the railroad tracks running alongside Powerhouse Road, the DES reports.
Nursing Assistant Suspended for Child Rape: License Revoked
The Washington State Department of Health announced on Monday it suspended the license of Kitsap County certified nursing assistant Marquise King. From Dec. 6, 2022 to May 1, 2023, King had sexual relations with a minor patient in his care on multiple occasions and fathered a child with them, the DOH reports. King's roommate reportedly provided Snapchat screenshots confirming his relationship with the patient and their child, according to the ensuing DOH investigation.
New Fishing Rules at Minter Creek: Limited Casting Zones & Salmon Restrictions
Anglers hooked on fishing at Minter Creek will be limited to where they can cast a lure, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced on Monday. Per a new rule, the department reports, anglers will not be able to fish in exposed channels of the creek on tidal flats during low tides.
Meter Reader Guilty of $162K Comp Scam After Faking PTSD
A meter reader who claimed to faint at the sight of dogs pled guilty to workers’ compensation fraud, the Washington Department of Labor and Industries reports. Linda Lashell Jordan of Grays Harbor, 56, had six dogs, including several she was fostering or putting up for sale, in her home when she was collecting benefits for PTSD from a workplace dog attack, according to an L&I investigation.
Olympia Capitol Campus to close for law enforcement training
If you see and hear police with guns on the Olympia Capitol Campus this week, it's most likely a drill, Washington Department of Enterprise Services officials say. Law enforcement agencies will be holding emergency response training on the grounds from 4 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, Aug. 22.
Extra deer and elk tags available for multi-season hunters
Deer and elk hunters who bought a multi-season permit application this year could pick up an extra deer or elk tag, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reports. Starting today, the next 130 hunters on the original draw list will get to choose from one of 2,369 remaining multi-season deer tags and 130 multi-season elk tags, according to the WDFW. The original multi-season draw, the department reports, is being used to prevent people from flooding retail locations.
Mariners and MoPOP Unite for Pop Culture Night: Hat & Donation Included
The Seattle Mariners are teaming up with the Museum of Pop Culture for a night celebrating sports and popular culture, the museum announced on Wednesday. Baseball fans are invited to join the Mariners at the ballpark for "The Power of Pop Culture Night" on Tuesday, Aug. 27 as they celebrate MoPOP’s latest exhibit showcasing the legacy of pop culture worldwide, according to the museum.
Toxic Algae Forces Spanaway Lake Closure
Spanaway Lake has closed following the detection of high levels of toxic algae, the Washington State Department of Health announced on Tuesday. DOH officials say the department made the decision to shutter the lake after issuing a caution advisory last week following new tests, which revealed even higher toxin levels mandated a closure.
If I Were Mayor: Young Olympians' Essay Contest
Young Olympians have a chance to write up a wishlist for what they would do if they were mayor for a day, the City of Olympia announced on Tuesday. The opportunity is part of the city's annual essay contest, "Mayor for a Day" contest geared towards 4th-6th graders within the Olympia School District.
Invasive European Green Crabs Spotted near La Push
A foreign and destructive crab species has been captured in a new area off the Washington Coast, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife reported on Monday. The European green crab, according to the WDFW, is a type of invasive shore crab threatening native shellfish, eelgrass, and salmon, among other local species. The species is found in shallow areas— typically less than 25 feet of water — including estuaries, mudflats, intertidal zones, and beaches, the department reports.
Extended Fuel Delivery Waiver Aids Wildfire Response
An emergency order issued by Gov. Jay Inslee has now been okayed by the federal government, the Governor's Office reported on Thursday. Per Emergency Proclamation 24-04, drivers delivering fuel to firefighters can work beyond normal hours until Aug. 16. As of Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation extended this emergency exemption through Sep. 15, the Governor's Office reports further.
Extended Crabbing Season in Puget Sound: Two Extra Days Added
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced on Monday that summer crab-fishing season will span two more days this month in most areas around the Puget Sound. “With the addition of these two crabbing days in many Puget Sound marine areas (except Marine Areas 10 and 11), the pre-Labor Day summer fishery will be similar to the recent year average season length,” said Don Velasquez, WDFW crustacean biologist.
Water Crews Working on 4th Ave E
The City of Olympia announced on Tuesday that planned utility work will close the left lane on 4th Ave E between Chestnut Street SE and Plum Street SE this month. Starting today, Olympia Drinking Water crews will be working on the aforementioned streets, the City reports.
Dangerous Building Demolition: Public Comments Welcome!
You're invited to weigh in on the forthcoming demolition of one of Olympia's most dangerous buildings, the Washington Department of Enterprise Services announced on Monday. Since 2018, the General Administration Building has sat empty, DES reports. The six-story building is not up to code and poses human health hazards from lead to asbestos, according to the department.
Inslee Appoints Keondra Rustan as Student Regent
Gov. Jay Inslee announced on Thursday he has appointed Keondra Rustan student regent on the University of Washington Board of Regents. Rustan is a second-year doctoral candidate in the UW's psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner program. Her work revolves around how healthcare systems in underserved populations, including those with trauma and substance use disorders, according to the UW.
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