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• Elderly Vancouver Pedestrian Struck and Killed

  Ryan Nute | January 31, 2007 8:47 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  89-year old Mo Chuo Lee was struck by a car while crossing Mill Plain Boulevard in Vancover, Washington. He was taken to a hospital but died from his injuries.Mr. Lee was not in a crosswalk; however, other cars had stopped to let him pass. Reportedly those cars blocked the view of the driver whose car struck Mr. Lee.Read more: kgw.com

• Spate of Accidents in Kitsap County Injures Several; Bremerton Woman Killed

  Ryan Nute | January 11, 2007 9:17 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  A number of motor vehicle collisions have occurred lately in Kitsap County, some of which are apparently attributable to slick and icy roads. Gemma Zapata Collins of Bremerton was killed in a crash after apparently losing control on an icy road. Fortunately, the driver of the truck she collided with is reportedly uninjured.Two collisions also occurred Wednesday morning on the Hood Canal...

• Kalama Crash Kills One, Injures 5

  Ryan Nute | January 10, 2007 9:02 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  An SUV being driven by a 15-year old boy crashed in Kalama Tuesday, killing a passenger, critically injuring another and hospitalizing two others.The passenger who died was named Samantha Garner. Reportedly the accident occurred when the SUV rolled over and struck a tree. Fortunately the driver and two other passengers did not sustain life-threatening injuries.The driver's parents may well...

• Taking a Cruise? Consider Cruise Insurance

  Ryan Nute | January 09, 2007 10:09 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Many people dream about taking a cruise. Rarely do they dream that they might need insurance in case they get hurt on the voyage. Cruise insurance policies are becoming more common as cruising increases in popularity.Cruise policies include coverage for trip cancellation/interruption, medical and evacuation coverage. Policies can also include coverage for the cost of traveling to the ship's...

• Kalama Woman Mistakenly Arrested at Gunpoint

  Ryan Nute | January 08, 2007 3:57 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Joy Harris, owner of The Brits restaurant in downtown Longview, Washington, was mistakenly arrested by the police last month after a thief stole her license plates and replaced them with plates from a stolen car.Ms. Harris claims that the officers drew their revolvers and pointed them at her before handcuffing her. Fortunately she was released ten minutes later. However, she says it has taken...

• Hit-and-Run on Mount Hood Kills Skier

  Ryan Nute | January 08, 2007 9:05 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  A skier was discovered last Friday at Mount Hood and was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials believe the skier (Geoffrey Scott Bradeen) had falled and was struck by a snowboarder when he tried to get up. The snowboarder has not yet been located. Apparently he had told others at the scene that he was going for help. Officials say they do not believe the snowboarder acted criminally but...

• Man Resuscitated by Son in Ocean Shores Crash

  Ryan Nute | January 08, 2007 9:00 AM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  A car crashed last Friday into a ditch in Ocean Shores. The car overturned and ended up in three feet of water. A man used mouth to mouth resuscitation to keep his father alive after he was knocked unconsicous and could not breathe.The accident happend when a driver missed a curve. The men were eventually freed by Ocean Shores firefighters. The resuscitated man is at Harborview Medical...

• Spokane Diocese Settles Abuse Claims

  Ryan Nute | January 05, 2007 5:30 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  The Spokane Diocese--currently involved in bankruptcy proceedings--has filed a plan of reorganization which seeks approval of a proposed $48 million settlement with sex abuse victims and other creditors.The settlement was reached after a lengthy mediation with a U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge.Other settlements throughout the nation include the Tucson Diocese ($22 million) and the Portland Diocese...

• Wages in Washington

  Ryan Nute | January 04, 2007 1:39 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  The minimum wage in Washington is set to increase to $7.93 in 2007--the highest rate in the U.S. By contrast, the federal minimum wage is $5.15 (and has been unchanged since 1997). (States are free to require an increase in the minimum wage beyond the "floor" set by federal law.) Employees also have unique protections under Washington law when it comes to unpaid wages.Washington has a statute...

• Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety Improvements Subject of Proposed Bremerton Transportation Plan

  Ryan Nute | January 04, 2007 1:08 PM | 0 CommentsOlympia, WA

  Up for consideration in Bremerton is whether to spend nearly $100,000 for a transportation plan taking into account safety improvements for cyclists and pedestrians.The president of the West Sound Cycling Club, Scott Park, notes the dangers of cycling in Bremerton.A public works consultant wil assist in preparing a safety "to do" list for bikers, pedestrians, schoolchildren and the disabled. ...