Mother arrested for manslaughter in son's death
On 07/11/18, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Detectives arrested 35-year-old Elaine A. Hurd, of Wenatchee for Manslaughter in the 2nd degree and Criminal Mistreatment in the 4th degree following an extensive investigation into Hurd’s two-year-old son’s death.
The investigation revealed Hurd failed to obtain necessary medical treatment for her son for a broken arm and blunt force trauma to his head, which resulted in the boy’s death.
Hurd was booked into Chelan County Regional Jail without incident.
Climber injury on Mount Stewart requires helicopter rescue
- Written by Rich Magnussen, CCSO
Sheriff Brian Burnett reports that a climber was injured today while ascending the southwest face of Mount Stuart approximately 15 miles southwest of Leavenworth. Michael Getlin (34 yoa) of Lake Oswego, Oregon was injured when a loose rock fell on his foot, resulting in a severely fractured foot.
At approximately 08:40am, RIVERCOM dispatch center received a 911 call from Getlin’s wife, she advised that they were attempting to climb Mount Stuart via the “Alpine Ridge Route” when a large rock came loose and landed on her husband’s foot. She advised that his foot was severely fractured and he was unable to walk. Due to the severity of the injury and the location on the mountain a hoist capable helicopter was requested through Washington State Emergency Management.
A rescue helicopter from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island responded to the scene and at 11:52am the crew successfully hoisted both subjects off the mountain. The victim was transported to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
Fast moving brushfire on Hwy 28
- Written by Jordyn Giulio, Douglas County Records and Risk Manager
There is a fast moving brush fire on Highway 28 near milepost 21.
Level 3 evacuations have been issued for Mansfield Road and Level 2 evacuations have been issued for all of Cresent Bar.
AlertSense notifications have been activated. Please avoid the area due to fire danger, evacuations, and emergency vehicles.
Information on Red Cross shelter for effected residents will be available soon.
Destination San Francisco Bay Area receives $750,000 grant
- Written by Trent Moyers, Airport Director
EAST WENATCHEE, WA, July 10, 2018 – Pangborn Memorial Airport is proud to announce it has been awarded a federal Small Community Air Service Development (SCASD) Grant of $750,000 to support its effort to land nonstop service to the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Department of Transportation awarded the grant to match the incredible community support for the new service. So far, more than 90 pledgers have committed more than $400,000 in matching funds. That local funding was a key reason the Department of Transportation joined the effort with its award.
“The broad based regional support for this new service was critical to securing this grant and bodes well for successful service to San Francisco, enhancing the economy and quality of life in central Washington,” stated Rory Turner, President of the Pangborn Memorial Airport Governing Board and the Port of Chelan County Commission.
“This Grant award validates our effort, and strategy, in the recruitment of additional airline service for all of Central Washington,” said Trent Moyers, Director of Pangborn Memorial Airport. “Now the hard work begins, as we make the business case to prospective airlines, working to convince them Wenatchee is the best place for their limited aircraft.”
Pangborn received strong support from Federal elected officials including Senators Cantwell and Murray and Congressmen Reichert and Newhouse.
The Air Service Investment Program supported by this grant award is designed to share the financial risk of launching new service with the airline. The funding also demonstrates the region’s intent to use the new service.
An airline will invest about $8 million to start daily jet service over a two-year period. That risk is mitigated by the grant and the contributions from businesses, organizations and individuals in four counties in north central Washington, as well as from several companies in California.
Manson Parks Regular Board Meeting 7-12-18
- Written by Robin Pittman
Regular Board Meeting
142 Pedoi Street, Bumgarner Building, July 12, 2018, 4:10pm
I. Call to Order
II. Flag Salute
III. Agenda Additions and Deletions
IV. Public Comment
V. Approval of Minutes
a. June 14, 2018 Regular Meeting minutes
VI. Financial Review
a. Review Monthly Financial Report
b. Review and Approve Monthly Voucher
VII. Old Business
a. Comprehensive Plan follow-up
b. Manson Bay Waterfront Revitalization Project
c. Director’s Report
VIII. Adjournment
Next Regular Meeting: August 9, 2018 at 4:10pm, 142 Pedoi Street, Manson, WA 98831
Unidentified body found in Wenatchee River
- Written by Chief Rick Johnson, CCSO
Image - Google maps
On July 6th 2018 at approximately 1219 hours, Sheriff Brian Burnett reports a body was recovered in the Wenatchee River, near the 4700 block of Old Monitor Road, in Monitor, WA. The body was first observed tangled in some brush by a rafter as they passed through the area. The rafter reported the sighting through Rivercom but had left the area prior to the arrival of emergency responders.
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrived in the area and located the deceased body in the river 15-20 feet from shore snagged on submerged logs. The body was recovered and turned over to the Chelan County Coroner. Further investigation is required for identification purposes and the potential cause of death.
Headphone wearing man hit by train in Cashmere
- Written by Chief Rick Johnson, CCSO
On July 5th 2018 at approximately 1800 hours, Sheriff Brian Burnett reports an accident involving a train versus pedestrian on the railroad tracks in the area of Goodwin Road and Ruby Street in Cashmere, WA. The reporting party, Burlington Northern Santé Fe Railroad (BNSF), told Rivercom the accident occurred near train track milepost 1662.5.
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office arrived in the area along with multiple Chelan County Fire Department units and Ballard Ambulance. The victim was located underneath a train car approximately 250 feet west of the front engine. Ballard Ambulance Paramedics confirmed the victim was deceased.
The train had been eastbound at approximately 25 miles per hour when they observed a male approximately 200-300 feet in front of the train. The male was walking away from them in the middle of the tracks. The investigation indicates the male was wearing headphones and walking eastbound, the same direction the train was travelling. The train operators activated the horn multiple times but the male did not respond.
The deceased has been identified as 32 year old Mario Villalobos Subias, a resident of Mexico. Family has been notified.
Tragic multiple pedestrian accident in Chelan
- Written by Chief Rick Johnson, CCSO
Image - Google maps
On July 5th at around 1825 hours, Sheriff Brian Burnett reports a vehicle versus pedestrian accident at the intersection of West Woodin Avenue and East Center Street in the city limits of Chelan. The Chelan County Sheriff's Office, Chelan Fire, and Chelan EMS responded.
Upon arrival there were 3 pedestrians injured and the causing driver was trapped upside down in her vehicle. Lake Chelan EMS transported the 3 pedestrians and the driver to Lake Chelan Hospital. The most serious injury was a head injury to an adult female who was ultimately airlifted to Harborview Hospital.
Witnesses at the scene said the driver of a white SUV turned into the driveway at 2208 West Woodin Avenue and drove at a high rate of speed through the patio area of the business and struck 3 pedestrians who were in the patio area. The vehicle continued to accelerate driving over the embankment, across the top of an unoccupied parked vehicle, flipping and coming to rest upside down against a parked vehicle. Two of the three vehicles were totaled to include the causing vehicle.
Early indications are a medical condition may have been a contributing factor, the investigation is ongoing.
Chelan Fire and Rescue Commissioner Workshop 7-18-18
- Written by Carol A. Kibler, CFR
WORKSHOP AGENDA
Chelan Fire and Rescue
Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 9:00 A.M.
232 East Wapato, Chelan, WA
Flag Salute:
Open Workshop
Long Range Planning Discussion:
- · Standards of coverage – expectations of response times and type of work performed to all calls.
- · Emergency Response Services
- · 2019 Staffing Model options.
- · Programing
- · Capital purchases
- o Facilities
- o Apparatus replacement
- o Equipment replacement
- · Consider future Fire Levy Lid Lift
Adjournment:
