Olympia, WA - The public will have more time to review changes in state sportfishing rules proposed for 2010-12 under an extended comment period announced today by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW).

Under the new timeline, WDFW will accept written comments through Dec. 1 on more than 100 proposed regulations - nearly a month longer than previously announced.

In addition, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has postponed a public hearing on the proposals until its Dec. 4-5 meeting in Olympia.  Written testimony can also be submitted during that meeting.

The commission, which sets policy for WDFW, is scheduled to take action on the proposed rule changes in February of 2010.

Oakville, WA - A 22 year old woman died this morning when she fell out of a truck bed and was run over by the truck. The Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Department was called to a Gravel Bar on the Chehalis River off of Matson Road in Oakville just after 2 o'clock.

The 22 year old Albany, Oregon woman was determined deceased at the scene, a 32 year old Oakville resident was taken into custody for vehicular homicide, the Sheriff's department reports the incident appears to be alcohol related, blood was drawn from the Oakville man, and will be tested for alcohol. Deputies are still interviewing witnesses and examining the scene.

Hoquiam, WA - The American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter dispatched aid to the scene of a devastating house fire in Hoquiam today. The early morning blaze forced a family of four to flee from their home located on the 400 block of Cleveland Street in Hoquiam. The Red Cross is helping the family with their immediate needs such as shelter, groceries, clothing, toiletries, and medication replacement.

A two-alarm Fire in Hoquiam this morning just after 3am damage a home, and left the attached garage a total loss. Headquarters Captain David Joy tells us the fire in the 400 block of Cleveland appeared to have started in the garage, then expanding to the home. Responders were able to clear the fire just after 6 this morning, the family in the home got out without injury, the cause of the fire, as well as estimated damages, remain under investigation.

Aberdeen, WA - The Grays Harbor County Health Department announced the first detection of the  West Nile Virus in a bird in Grays Harbor County has been detected in a dead crow, found in Aberdeen.

Dr. John Bausher, the County's Health Officer said "West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes, birds, and horses all over Washington State, we have a good surveillance system in place and it worked exactly as it was supposed to."

So far there have been no confirmed cases of the virus in humans in Grays Harbor County, the risk of West Nile Virus in humans is low but residents are encouraged to take precautions such as removing basins for standing water on property, avoiding outdoor activity at dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active, and using repellants that contain DEET, as well as securing screen doors and windows to ensure they are working properly.