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Three Hospitalized Following Multi-Vehicle Collision on Highway 2 [Skykomish, WA]

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:57:39 GMT

Lanes Blocked and Three People Injured in a Multi-Vehicle Crash on Money Creek CampgroundSKYKOMISH, WA (August 16, 2023) – Saturday afternoon, a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 2 left three injured, police said.It occurred shortly after 4:00 p.m., August 5th, just east of Money Creek Campground at milepost 47, State Patrol Trooper Kelsey Harding said.Furthermore, the Washington State Patrol deputies stated that multiple vehicles were involved but the total numbers were not yet released.Also, the collision ended up injuring three people including one person with life-threatening injuries. They were all flown to Harborview Medical Center.Consequently, the deputies blocked all lanes of the highway between Grotto and Skykomish for approximately three hours. However the roadway has been reopened to the public, and officials will post additional information as it becomes available.One small driving mistake can lead to multi-vehicle accidents. That is why it is important to always...

Heavy Medication at the Redwood

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:57:39 GMT

Heavy Medication at the Redwood: A host of awesome local punk & rollers over two nights at the Redwood makes for two great evenings of entertainment. The Friday sees the Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs headline, plus Detroit transplants the Dogs, and Richard Duguay. On Saturday, the Guerrilla Teens headline over Pat Todd & the Rankoutsiders, and the Neverland Ranch Davidians. Opening on both nights us Tyler Keith, and Tramp for the Lord. My, that’s a lot of good time.We spoke to Streetwalkin’ Cheetahs man Frank Meyer back in 2018, and he told us that, “A lot of people were fannying around onstage not doing anything. We came from the school of MC5, James Brown, lots of energy. We looked at that whole movement and wondered what was going on. What happened to the show? So a lot of our early shows were about trying to get a rise out of the audience and just re-creating what we thought rock & roll should be, which is this sweaty, high-energy burst of chaos, teetering on th...

San Jose police officer shot while responding to family disturbance

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:57:39 GMT

SAN JOSE — A San Jose police officer was shot Wednesday morning while responding to a reported family disturbance at a residence, authorities confirmed.After receiving the report of the disturbance at 7:57 a.m., officers contacted residents at the door of the home near the area of Auzerais Avenue and Race Street, police said. Once they made contact, officers “immediately began taking gunfire resulting in an officer involved shooting,” according to a social media post.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | ‘Everyone called us liars for so long’: Former San Jose State athletic trainer pleads guilty to sexually assaulting athletes Crime and Public Safety | Family says body of 17-year-old Saratoga girl found in Santa Cruz mountains Crime and Public Safety | DOJ accuses San Jose doctor of forging, abusing opioid prescriptions Crime and Public Safety | Sunnyvale-based dentist arrested after hidden camera...

How the ‘Free Application for Federal Student Aid’ simplification can impact your financial aid

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:57:39 GMT

By Trea Branch | NerdWalletFor the first time in 40 years, students will see a completely revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). These changes are part of the FAFSA Simplification Act and should benefit most families, but some households could see their eligible aid decrease significantly, experts say.“Overall, I think there are a lot more winners,” says MorraLee Keller, senior director of strategic programming at the National College Attainment Network, a nonprofit organization supporting college affordability. On the other hand, Keller says she doesn’t want to underestimate the negative impact those changes may have on some families.The FAFSA Simplification Act aims to streamline the application process, remove barriers for key student populations and expand federal aid eligibility. Notable changes to the FAFSA include:Replacing the Expected Family Contribution with the Student Aid Index.Expanding Federal Pell Grant eligibility.Automatically populating federal ...

Collision on Highway 4 leaves 1 dead

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:57:39 GMT

By Victoria Franco | Bay City NewsA deadly traffic collision was reported on state Highway 4 at Discovery Bay Boulevard in east Contra Costa County on Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Texas sheriff’s corporal arrested on suspicion of fatal hit-and-run crash on California freeway Crashes and Disasters | Pedestrian hit and killed by train Tuesday in Gilroy Crashes and Disasters | Man killed in East Bay freeway crash identified as loving father, grandfather Crashes and Disasters | San Jose man is second pedestrian killed in two days on same stretch of Highway 101 Crashes and Disasters | While a criminal case against a Tesla driver ends, legal and ethical questions on Autopilot endure The CHP received reports of a fatality at 7:09 a.m. after multiple cars crashed when one vehicle allegedly attempted to make an unsafe pass on the roadway, ca...

Officer shot by suspect on Auzerais Avenue in San Jose, police responding

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:57:39 GMT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- A police officer has been shot by a suspect while responding to a family disturbance near Auzerais Avenue in San Jose, the San Jose Police Department has confirmed. The officer has been transported to the hospital. Officers arrived at a residence in the area of Auzerais and Race Street. Upon arriving at the scene, officers contacted residents at the door and immediately began taking gunfire, police said. NAACP says rise in crime due to firing of Oakland police chief Dozens of police officers are on the scene, which police say is active. Photos and videos from the scene show dozens of officers swarming the area and at least half a dozen police vehicles lined up along the street. Meridian Avenue nearby is blocked off by police. KRON4's Michael Thomas is on the scene and has confirmed that the incident involved a police officer. Several officers on the scene have their weapons drawn and are wearing tactical gear. A police helicopter can be seen f...

Sonoma County approves $1.4M for affordable housing

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:57:39 GMT

(BCN) -- Sonoma County supervisors voted Tuesday to provide $1.4 million in loans to construct 159 new housing units in Santa Rosa, Windsor and Guerneville to expand the supply of affordable housing. The housing will be earmarked for extremely-low, very-low and low-income households except for three units designated for on-site managers, the county said in a press release. Major police activity on Auzerais Ave. in San Jose The loans will be funded by the Permanent Local Housing Allocation program, which is administered by the Sonoma County Community Development Commission. "Each one of these homes will play a critical role in providing stability, peace of mind and comfort to the most vulnerable members of our community," said Supervisor Chris Coursey, chair of the Board of Supervisors. Copyright © 2023 Bay City News, Inc.

No. 8 Florida State and its returning stars have a chance to gain early foothold in CFP chase

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:57:39 GMT

Florida State probably won’t have to wait until December to learn its fate regarding the College Football Playoff.The eighth-ranked Seminoles, entering their most anticipated campaign in nearly a decade, should have a solid handle on their outlook after the first month of the season.Coach Mike Norvell’s team opens against No. 5 LSU in Orlando on Sept. 3, a prime-time showcase featuring two championship contenders, and then plays at ninth-ranked Clemson three weeks later. Beat both Tigers and FSU would be in position to return to the CFP for the first time since 2014.The Seminoles, however, are expected to be underdogs in each game. LSU opened as 2 1/2-point favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. And Clemson, meanwhile, has won seven consecutive meetings between the Atlantic Coast Conference heavyweights.“I’m not looking for the easiest path to get to where we need to go,” Norvell said.No one should be surprised to see Norvell and the ’Noles celebrating an ACC title in four mont...

Medical authorities say death toll from militia clashes in Libyan capital jumps to 45

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:57:39 GMT

CAIRO (AP) — Medical authorities say death toll from militia clashes in Libyan capital jumps to 45.Source

How to check your expected bill for sidewalk repairs in Denver

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:57:39 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Beginning in 2024, Denver property owners will be charged an annual fee to fund the construction, reconstruction and repair of sidewalks. The city has created a tool that will estimate your fee based on your address.Before November 2022, the construction and repair of Denver sidewalks was the responsibility of adjacent property owners. But after a citizen-led ballot initiative, called Ordinance 307 formally and Denver Deserves Sidewalks by supporters, was passed by voters, the responsibility is now on the property owners who will be charged a fee. Knowing these Denver street name patterns may save you from getting lost According to the Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, the fee will be charged in conjunction with the stormwater bill on a semi-annual basis.Your fee is based on the linear feet of the property and street type. Some property owners will receive a 20% discount on their fee if they are located in a neighborhood that is a part of the...