KBKW News

Federal Way surf fisherman died of cardiac arrhythmia

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:25:24 -0000

OCEAN SHORES, Wash. - The Grays Harbor County Coroner's Office says the surf fisherman who's body was found near Iron Springs on Sunday died as the result of a probable cardiac arrhythmia. The Forensic Pathologist made the conclusion after the autopsy of 65 year old Antonio Inocencio of Federal Way.
Cardiac arrhythmia is a condition in which the heart's normal rhythm is disrupted, and has been associated with cold-water immersion deaths in the past.
After the discovery of Inocencio's body Sunday afternoon, a search was conducted for a possible second victim thought to have gone fishing with him, detectives located his friend on Monday and determined Inocencio had gone fishing alone.

Historical Seaport Preps For South Side Sail-A-Bration July 3-4

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:11:44 -0000

ABERDEEN, Wash. - The public is invited to celebrate the grand opening of Seaport Landing, the new tourism destination and home port maintenance facility for the tall ships Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain. The inaugural "South Side Sail-A-Bration" July 3-4 2013 will feature a ribbon cutting, a grand arrival of the two tall ships, and family-oriented activities coordinated with the Aberdeen SPLASH Independence Day events. Here's the Sail-A-Bration schedule:

July 3
5 p.m., gates open
5:30 p.m., ribbon cutting, grand arrival of Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain
6 p.m., tours of Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain

July 4
Noon to 6 p.m., public tours of Seaport Landing, Lady Washington, and Hawaiian Chieftain
Noon to 6 p.m., classic car show
Noon to 6 p.m., community garage sale
Noon to 7 p.m., food prepared by Aberdeen Lions Club
Noon to close, beer garden hosted by Captains Corner
9 p.m., Fireworks Sail aboard Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain
10 p.m., Aberdeen SPLASH Fireworks

Aberdeen Fire Department Radios Stolen

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:02:56 -0000

ABERDEEN, Wash. - The Aberdeen Fire department is looking for a radio stolen from one of its trucks, Police Captain John Green tells a woman returned one that she bought from a man in the 600 block of Market street, after noticing it had "Aberdeen Fire" engraved on the bottom. - the department reimbursed her the $50, she described the man selling it as around 20 year old, 5 foot 7, with dark hair, a thin build, and a bad complexion.
Anyone with information on this suspect is asked to call the Aberdeen Fire Department at 533-3180 or the tip line at 538-4450.

DUI Enforcement Patrols Across Washington State

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:49:42 -0000

MONTESANO, Wash. - DUI continues to be the number one factor in traffic fatalities and serious injury statewide as well as here in Grays Harbor.

In an effort to save lives, nine local law enforcement agencies will participate in a statewide effort to crackdown on impaired drivers. Over the next 2 weeks overtime patrols will be conducted border to border throughout Washington State.

Locally, the patrols are being coordinated by Grays Harbor County Target Zero Task Force and will be conducted throughout Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties. Agencies include: Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Department, Pacific County Sheriff’s Department, Montesano, Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Ocean Shores, Cosmopolis, Elma, McCleary, Raymond, South Bend Police Department (s), as well as the Washington State Patrol.

Target Zero, which is a statewide effort to prevent all traffic deaths in Washington by the year 2030.

Montesano fires long-time public works employee

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:00:00 -0000

MONTESANO, Wash. - The City of Montesano yesterday terminated the employment of Public Works Lead Russ Burke over allegations involving missing paint for striping city streets, and Mr Burke's street striping business.

A press release from the city said that Detective Sergeant Shane Krohn with the Hoquiam Police investigated the matter for the prosecuting attorney’s office, criminal charges were declined earlier this month. An outside investigation supported findings that under Mr Burke the city lost hundreds of gallons of paint, surplused a $6,000 paint sprayer for $25.00 to an employee of Mr Burke's, and hired some of Mr Burke's own employees to run errands for his business.

The Notice of Termination letter also cites repeated attempts to dodge investigators, and says that the investigation is suspended. Burke was entering his 16th week on paid administrative leave, and has filed a $400,000 claim for damages against the city.

Power outage occurs just before planned outage near Amanda Park

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:00:00 -0000

Update: Unscheduled failure of equipment prompted the outage an hour and a half sooner than planned. The Grays Harbor PUD says the equipment that failed was scheduled for replacement as part of the outage.

AMANDA PARK, Wash. - The Grays Harbor PUD is conducting a planned outage on Tuesday June 18th from 9:00 a.m. until approximately 9:00 p.m. near Amanda Park. Chief Resource Officer Doug Smith tells us the outage is necessary for system repairs to improve reliability and to replace equipment within the Crane Creek substation.
Customers that will be affected are those located north of Crane Creek near Amanda Park along State Highway 101, including the Kalaloch Lodge and National Park facilities in that location. Amanda Park and Lake Quinault areas will not be affected.
In preparation for this outage, we recommend that customers take precautions with any electronic equipment such as computers, televisions, and microwaves by unplugging those items and leaving them disconnected until after the power has been fully restored.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please be aware that the outage times are estimates only, and power could be restored at any time. Therefore, it is not recommended that you perform electrical work during the outage without taking the proper safety precautions, including having service disconnected if necessary.
Questions regarding the outage should be directed to Kevin Howerton at 360-538-6325

South Bend marbled murrelet meeting Wednesday

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:59:47 -0000

SOUTH BEND, Wash. - The Washington Department of Natural Resources and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will hold four public meetings on strategy to conserve marbled murrelets, which are on the endangered species list with resultant restrictions on logging.

The agencies are developing a long-term Marbled Murrelet Conservation Strategy for forested state trust lands in Western Washington. The meetings will take place June 5-19.

The next meeting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. June 19 in the Pacific County Courthouse Annex, 1216 W. Robert Bush Drive, South Bend.

As the caps fly, deadline approaches for Bishop scholarship applications

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:59:54 -0000

ABERDEEN, Wash. - Current college and graduate school students, living in Grays Harbor County, are encouraged to seek financial assistance for their education by applying for the E. K. and Lillian F. Bishop Foundation scholarships. Applications are available through the on-line scholarship application program. The scholarship application program is located at www.ghc.edu/bishopscholarship, through Grays Harbor College’s website. Applications must be submitted no later than July 1 and recipients will be announced by early August.

Started more than 25 years ago by the Bishop Foundation, this scholarship fund is designated for students in their third or fourth years of accredited four-year college or universities, as well as for students in their first two years of accredited graduate schools.

Grays Harbor College manages funds for this scholarship program and Eric Potts is coordinating the program.

For details visit http://www.ghc.edu/bishopscholarship/

Aberdeen police search for suspected burglar

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:46:57 -0000

ABERDEEN, Wash. - Aberdeen Police are seeking the public's help in finding the suspect in a residential burglary Friday that occured in the 600 block of 3rd Avenue.
Police Captain John Green tells us the reporting person told officers that when he came home he saw a male subject running into the brush away from the rear of his apartment. The victim reported that he discovered his safe outside his apartment.
The suspect was described as a male wearing a dark colored "hoodie" type sweatshirt, and jeans. The jeans were described as being a lighter color. The victim reported a large amount of money being stolen during the burglary. The Aberdeen Police K-9 was brought in and conducted a track, but no suspect was located.
Entry into the home appeared to be forced as pry marks were located near a door. Green said it was unknown if this case is linked to the other burglary reports the Aberdeen Police Department have received in the area.

Anyone with information on this, or other, cases are asked to call the Aberdeen Police Department at 533-3180 or the tip line at 538-4450.

County settles lawsuit between judges, commissioners

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:13:16 -0000

MONTESANO, Wash. - The Grays Harbor County Commissioners yesterday reached a settlement agreement with the Superior Court Judges over funding, and security issues.

Special Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Tom Fitzpatrick told the commissioners yesterday "This settlement agreement is the culmination of approximately a year and a half of protracted litigation, also weeks of negotiation, in order to come to a resolution which I am informed is satisfactory to the Superior Court.
The agreement restores funding cut from the judge's budget earlier this year, moves security costs to a line item on the general fund, and sets a timetable for construction of a third courtroom.

The commissioners set public hearing dates of July 8 to add $19,674 to the Superior Court budget and $148,970 to the Juvenile Detention Center budget.

The Vidette reports that as of April, the lawsuit was costing state and county taxpayers a combined $628,000.