Undersheriff Rick Scott says the body found in the Lake Yahoo area of Jefferson County has been identified as a missing Moclips man. Undersheriff Rick Scott says authorities identified the body of Jeremy Fry today. The 33 year old disappeared on January 30th. While the Jefferson County authorities will investigate the scene where Fry's body was found on Saturday, Scott says it appears the death was a suicide.
Ballots have to be postmarked by tomorrow for school elections in Washington. A total of 165 school districts are asking voters to approve more than $4.6 billion in property taxes for maintenance and operation levies. Administrators in the Twin Harbors will be watching as the polls close at 8:00 Tuesday night.
The Bonneville Power Administration says the El Nino weather pattern has forced it to cut its hydropower revenue forecast this year by more than $230 million. The regional power marketing agency says the unusually dry weather in the Northwest means there will be less water for Columbia River dams. BPA had estimated it would have revenue of nearly $232 million for the fiscal year ending in October. Now it's projecting a loss of $6 million in net revenue. (AP)
On January 12, a series of earthquakes measuring 6.5 to 7.3 on the Richter scale devastated Haiti. The American Red Cross is working with its partners in the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network, including the Haitian Red Cross, and other partners to assist those affected by this disaster. Donations to the International Response Fund can be made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or online at www.redcross.org. You can also text “HAITI” to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross relief for Haiti.
Investigators looking for a missing McCleary girl have increased the reward for information on her whereabouts to $20,000. Undersheriff Rick Scott says a review by the FBI on the investigation into the disappearance of Lindsey Baum has led to the recommendation that the Bureau's Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team be brought in to examine the investigation that has entered its seventh month. Assistant Special Agent In Charge Ron Twersky says the regional team of experts will reexamine all the information gathered to see what extra steps can be taken to find a break in the case. As always, anyone with information is asked to call 866 915 8299.
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