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The Bothell police officer killed in a shooting Monday night has been identified as Jonathan Shoop, who had been with the department for just over a year.
Shoop died at the scene, the Bothell Police Department said in a news release Tuesday afternoon.
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A body was found Saturday afternoon in the Nisqually River near the northern area of the Nisqually Pines neighborhood.
Dispatch was alerted about 2:50 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, of a body found in the river.
The Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, the Yelm Police Department and the Southeast Thurston Fire Authority responded to the call and were dispatched to an address in the 8400 block of Sumac Court Southeast.
A dive team was reportedly called in to assist in recovering the body.
If you or someone you know are in a dark place, you don’t have to deal with it alone. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) to talk to someone.
Remember IS PATH WARM and you can spot someone in trouble:
A person in acute risk for suicidal behavior most often will threaten to hurt or kill him or herself, talk about it and look for ways to do it by seeking access to firearms, pills or other means. They might talk or write about death or suicide when the actions are out of the ordinary. If observed, seek help as soon as possible by contacting a mental health professional or calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for a referral.
Risk Factors for Suicide
Originally posted on Nisqually Valley News.
There is a lot of information going around about COVID and the process for reopening in our state. For the most up to date information, please visit the Thurston County Health page regarding COVID.
There is no such thing as a National Burn Permit! But a nation-wide scam offers just that – national burn permits – for sale.
The fraudulent website asks folks to provide a host of personal information and then requires a $19 fee to complete the “burn permit” process.
The fraudulent site is hosted outside the United States and was first reported by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The Georgia DNR turned the investigation of the fraudulent site over to the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI). According to the GBI, the site claims to be able to issue permits for any specific state as well as national permits. The GBA reports that the group behind this fraudulent site is the same group that created a fake national fishing/hunting license site a few years ago.
For residents of ORCAA’s six counties, it is important to remember that the only valid outdoor burning permits – residential, land clearing, silvicultural, or agricultural – are issued by ORCAA, local fire districts, or the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Exactly which of those agencies issues the permit depends on the type of fire being permitted and the geographic location of the fire.
Anyone with questions about residential, agricultural, or land-clearing burn permits should contact ORCAA, www.orcaa.org. Questions concerning silvicultural burns should be addressed to Washington DNR, https://www.dnr.wa.gov/OutdoorBurning.
Originally posted here: https://www.orcaa.org/beware-of-fake-burn-permit-site/
Prescribed medications can be expensive and, even if you have health insurance, your insurance may not cover your prescriptions. This is a truth for many in Washington, but there is a resource to help!
The Washington Prescription Drug Program is a FREE resource open to all Washington residents. For more information on the program, check out this site: https://www.atg.wa.gov/prescription-drug-prices
It’s been less than two months since residents were ordered to stay home to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. And it will be at least another two months before life starts to resemble normal again, according to a plan released Friday by Gov. Jay Inslee’s office.
Inslee announced that he’ll extend the stay-at-home order Monday, the day it’s set to expire, until at least May 31. But he also announced a phased plan that will slowly reopen public life across Washington state over the coming weeks and months.
Anxiety. Anger. Boredom. Fear. Frustration. Grief. Loneliness. Sadness.
Many emotions are being felt by those impacted by COVID-19 — be it from the loss of loved ones, layoffs, missed proms or birthday parties, or working to fight the disease on the front lines — and health experts say that’s normal.
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, anxiety, or other mental health issues during this pandemic, know that you’re not alone. It’s okay to not be okay.
If you feel like you’re in a mental health crisis, or know someone who is, here are some resources for you to utilize:
A statewide mask-making challenge was announced Friday, and now two Thurston County organizations have put their own twist on that effort.
The Office of Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib announced the Washington Mask Challenge on May 1. It’s a statewide initiative to encourage Washingtonians to make, wear, and donate cloth face masks, according to a news release.
All First Aid classes have been canceled. Due to the current state regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), all first aid classes are being canceled. Our goal is to help minimize the spread of the virus as much as possible.
Thank you for your understanding.
