1. The 2,800 square-foot four-bedroom house will be built on a concrete foundation.
2. Carlton, owner of Palouse Synergy Systems said eastern Washington could be transformed into a renewable energy leader if people understood the benefits.
3. “I got a double with a full bath,” John Gardner, WSU Vice President of Economic Development and Global Engagement, said. “I lived in Gannon-Golds for two years, and then I switched over here—[this is a] huge difference.”
4. PCEI leaders hope to change that by offering workshops like the artists’ studio roof, so that locals value and know how to implement sustainable techniques, she said.
5. “The new dorm is likely to receive the silver rating,” Gardner said.
*Transition
"Everything we do has a consequence,” Englund said about sustainability methods, consumption, and ecological footprints. “We just have to be aware [of] the butterfly effect.”
6. He also does work in fundraising to raise money for student scholarships.
*He also works in fundraising for student scholarships.
7. She said she has been ostracized in her dorm and if things keep going like they are she might move to another hall.
*She has been ostracized in her dorm, and if it continue like they are she might move to another hall, she said.
*slang 'things'
8. Though helping to improve Pullman’s atmosphere, Sherman said SEL doesn’t make Pullman completely immune from the recession.
*Though helping to improve Pullman's economic status the SEL does not make Pullman completely immune from the recession, Sherman said.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
repost
After five years working College Hill, Officer Carl Bell knows fights.
According to Pullman Police annual reports, assaults nearly doubled from 2007 to 2008. People are now growing tired of the fighting so they are reporting disturbances, Bell said.
A significant fight for Bell happened on the bottom floor of Mike's Bar. Bell and other officers entered to break up a fight and found themselves surrounded. Using Tasers and any force necessary, officers fought to break up the fight, Bell said.
In April 2008, the Pullman City Council passed the fighting ordinance. It fines any party involved in a fight and since it passed 15 people have been ticketed. The first time participants are fined $250. Repeat offenders must attend a court hearing and can be fined anywhere from $500 to $1,000.
Even with standard training, police enter a scene unaware of what will happen. There could be more people than expected or the suspect could have a weapon, Bell said. No fight is the same so safety is the first thing on an officer's mind.
Dealing with the College Hill Shift gets old, Bell said. Most of the fights occur at bar closing time and especially after football games, he said. People get upset that they are being kicked out or someone bumps into them so they pick a fight, he said.
"Drunk people don't realize what they are doing," he said. They think they know the laws and try to argue with police, Bell said.
It is rare to respond to a fight where no one is drinking, he said.
"Every fight here probably is a 100 percent related to alcohol," Bell said.
Intoxicated people get a "superman complex,” he said. Someone outside the bar picks a fight and then a mob mentality starts. People get into a fight and then their friends jump in to back them up, Bell said.
"I don't think it has increased, just the amount of reports has," Bell said.
Officer Bell has never written a fighting ticket. The ordinance passed to hold people accountable for their actions, Bell said. A lot of times in fights people do not want to press charges or do anything to the parties involved, he said. Now, there is more punishment for their actions, he said.
"I understand why they did it, but if the officer has enough to write a ticket then he has enough to arrest," Bell said. "It hasn't changed the way we do our jobs."
Matt Good, a junior at WSU and fraternity member, witnessed a number of fights in both his frat and on College Hill.
"Generally real fights happen at the bars or on the street," he said.In the frat people fight but are fine the next day, Good said. Alcohol is a common factor.
"Without alcohol there probably would not be any fights," he said.
Good has been in a number of fights in the past year, yet he has never been issued a fighting ticket.
One particular night this year, the police were called for a fight. He and a friend tried to run, he said. The police threatened the two with Tasers and told them to sit on the curb. The men explained the situation and then were told to leave before the other officers arrived, he said.
"He (the officer) just said 'don't be stupid' and 'you can't be fighting'," he said. "The guy called us out so we're not going to back down."
However, the majority of the fights happening on College Hill and in the frats are not being reported, he said. People know that when they fight there is a winner and a loser, he said. You fight and then it is over, Good said.
"I'd say 95 percent of all fights do not get reported," he said.
Officer Bell understands what it is like as a student.
"I was a college student, so I know how they behave," he said.
Bell deals with crime every day and the hardest part is seeing people being taken advantage of, he said. But his time and effort pays off when criminals are brought to justice, he said. With the fighting ordinance people are actually held accountable for their actions, Bell said.
According to Pullman Police annual reports, assaults nearly doubled from 2007 to 2008. People are now growing tired of the fighting so they are reporting disturbances, Bell said.
A significant fight for Bell happened on the bottom floor of Mike's Bar. Bell and other officers entered to break up a fight and found themselves surrounded. Using Tasers and any force necessary, officers fought to break up the fight, Bell said.
In April 2008, the Pullman City Council passed the fighting ordinance. It fines any party involved in a fight and since it passed 15 people have been ticketed. The first time participants are fined $250. Repeat offenders must attend a court hearing and can be fined anywhere from $500 to $1,000.
Even with standard training, police enter a scene unaware of what will happen. There could be more people than expected or the suspect could have a weapon, Bell said. No fight is the same so safety is the first thing on an officer's mind.
Dealing with the College Hill Shift gets old, Bell said. Most of the fights occur at bar closing time and especially after football games, he said. People get upset that they are being kicked out or someone bumps into them so they pick a fight, he said.
"Drunk people don't realize what they are doing," he said. They think they know the laws and try to argue with police, Bell said.
It is rare to respond to a fight where no one is drinking, he said.
"Every fight here probably is a 100 percent related to alcohol," Bell said.
Intoxicated people get a "superman complex,” he said. Someone outside the bar picks a fight and then a mob mentality starts. People get into a fight and then their friends jump in to back them up, Bell said.
"I don't think it has increased, just the amount of reports has," Bell said.
Officer Bell has never written a fighting ticket. The ordinance passed to hold people accountable for their actions, Bell said. A lot of times in fights people do not want to press charges or do anything to the parties involved, he said. Now, there is more punishment for their actions, he said.
"I understand why they did it, but if the officer has enough to write a ticket then he has enough to arrest," Bell said. "It hasn't changed the way we do our jobs."
Matt Good, a junior at WSU and fraternity member, witnessed a number of fights in both his frat and on College Hill.
"Generally real fights happen at the bars or on the street," he said.In the frat people fight but are fine the next day, Good said. Alcohol is a common factor.
"Without alcohol there probably would not be any fights," he said.
Good has been in a number of fights in the past year, yet he has never been issued a fighting ticket.
One particular night this year, the police were called for a fight. He and a friend tried to run, he said. The police threatened the two with Tasers and told them to sit on the curb. The men explained the situation and then were told to leave before the other officers arrived, he said.
"He (the officer) just said 'don't be stupid' and 'you can't be fighting'," he said. "The guy called us out so we're not going to back down."
However, the majority of the fights happening on College Hill and in the frats are not being reported, he said. People know that when they fight there is a winner and a loser, he said. You fight and then it is over, Good said.
"I'd say 95 percent of all fights do not get reported," he said.
Officer Bell understands what it is like as a student.
"I was a college student, so I know how they behave," he said.
Bell deals with crime every day and the hardest part is seeing people being taken advantage of, he said. But his time and effort pays off when criminals are brought to justice, he said. With the fighting ordinance people are actually held accountable for their actions, Bell said.
Monday, October 26, 2009
record requests
1. In the 2009-2013 long range plans from the Pullman police website, it states that one of their main goals is DUI enforcement. I was thinking of doing an article on the number of DUIs in Pullman and what the police are doing to enforce it. Also why now? Is it because of the increase in DUIs from 2007-2008? In 2007 there were 108 DUI cases and in 2008 there were 156 cases.
2. Another one of their long range plans is to decrease traffic accidents through visible enforcement. I thought of looking at the number of fatalities or just accidents on either the Pullman-Moscow highway or on the route to Colfax/Seattle.
http://www.pullman-wa.gov/Departments/Police/DrawOnePage.aspx?PageID=1149
2. Another one of their long range plans is to decrease traffic accidents through visible enforcement. I thought of looking at the number of fatalities or just accidents on either the Pullman-Moscow highway or on the route to Colfax/Seattle.
http://www.pullman-wa.gov/Departments/Police/DrawOnePage.aspx?PageID=1149
Thursday, October 22, 2009
blog fun!
1. a.
b. Lithuania
2. Drastic swings in test scores lead to questions of cheating and Rulings by California’s worker safety appeals board questioned
3. https://www.splc.org/foiletter.asp
4. No luck.
5. http://www.doioig.gov/upload/Smith%20REDACTED%20FINAL_080708%20Final%20with%20transmittal%209_10%20date.pdf
b. Lithuania
2. Drastic swings in test scores lead to questions of cheating and Rulings by California’s worker safety appeals board questioned
3. https://www.splc.org/foiletter.asp
4. No luck.
5. http://www.doioig.gov/upload/Smith%20REDACTED%20FINAL_080708%20Final%20with%20transmittal%209_10%20date.pdf
Profile
After five years working College Hill, Officer Carl Bell knows fights.
Bell has been an Officer in the Pullman Police Department for the past nine years. Out of those nine, he spent five years working the six p.m. to four a.m. College Hill shift. Now, Bell is glad he switched to the day shift.
A significant fight for Bell happened on the bottom floor of Mike's Bar. Bell and other officers entered to break up a fight and found themselves surrounded. Using Tasers and any force necessary, officers fought back to break up the fight, Bell said.
Even with standard training, police enter a scene unaware of what will happen. There is always a possibility of something more happening. There could be more people than expected or the suspect could have a weapon, Bell said. No fight is the same so safety is the first thing on an officer's mind.
Dealing with the College Hill Shift gets old, Bell said. Most of the fights occur at bar closing time and especially after football games, he said. People get upset that they are being kicked out or someone bumps into them so they pick a fight, he said.
"Drunk people don't realize what they are doing," he said. They think they know the laws and try to argue with police, Bell said.
It is rare to respond to a fight where no one is drinking, he said. "Every fight here probably is a 100 percent related to alcohol," Bell said.
Intoxicated people get a "superman complex", he said. Someone outside the bar pick fights and then a mob mentality starts. People get into a fight and then their friend’s jump in to back them up, Bell said.
According to Pullman Police annual reports, assaults nearly doubled from 2007 to 2008. People are now growing tired of the fighting so they are reporting disturbances,Bell said.
"I don't think it has increased, just the amount of reports has," Bell said.
In April 2008, City Council passed the fighting ordinance. It fines any party involved in a fight and since it passed 15 people have been ticketed. The first time participants are fined $250. Repeat offenders must attend a court hearing and can be fined anywhere from $500 to $1,000.
Officer Bell has never written a fighting ticket. The ordinance passed to hold people accountable for their actions, Bell said. A lot of times in fights people do not want to press charges or do anything to the parties involved, he said. Now, there is more punishment for their actions, he said.
With the amount of time that was put into passing the ordinance Bell hopes it is worth it, he said. People know they can get a ticket which is an improvement, Bell said.
"I understand why they did it but if the officer has enough to write a ticket then he has enough to arrest," Bell said. "It hasn't changed the way we do our jobs."
A junior at WSU and fraternity member witnessed a number of fights in both his frat and on College Hill. "Generally real fights happen at the bars or on the street," he said.
In the frat people fight but are fine the next day, he said. Alcohol is a common factor. "Without alcohol there probably would not be any fights," he said.
The fraternity member has been in a numbder of fights in the past year yet, he has never been issued a fighting ticket.
One particular night the police were called and he, along with another friend, tried to run, he said. The police threatened the two with Tasers and told them to sit on the curb. The boys explained the situation and then were told to leave before the other officers arrived, he said.
"He (the officer) just said 'don't be stupid' and 'you can't be fighting'," he said. "The guy called us out so we're not going to back down."
However, the majority of the fights happening on College Hill and in the frats are not being reported, he said. People know that when they fight there is a winner and a loser, he said. You fight and then it is over, he said.
"I'd say 95 percent of all fights do not get reported," he said.
Although Officer Bell mentioned working with drunken people on College Hill got old quickly, he still understands what it is like as a student.
"I was a college student, so I know how they behave," he said.
Bell deals with crime every day and the hardest part is seeing people being taken advantage of, he said. But his time and effort pays off when criminals are brought to justice, he said. With the fighting ordinance people are actually held accountable for their actions, Bell said.
Contact Info:
Fraternity Source
*Wished to remain anonymous
Carl Bell
509-334-0802
Documents
http://www.pullman-wa.gov/Departments/Police/DrawOnePage.aspx?PageID=962
Bell has been an Officer in the Pullman Police Department for the past nine years. Out of those nine, he spent five years working the six p.m. to four a.m. College Hill shift. Now, Bell is glad he switched to the day shift.
A significant fight for Bell happened on the bottom floor of Mike's Bar. Bell and other officers entered to break up a fight and found themselves surrounded. Using Tasers and any force necessary, officers fought back to break up the fight, Bell said.
Even with standard training, police enter a scene unaware of what will happen. There is always a possibility of something more happening. There could be more people than expected or the suspect could have a weapon, Bell said. No fight is the same so safety is the first thing on an officer's mind.
Dealing with the College Hill Shift gets old, Bell said. Most of the fights occur at bar closing time and especially after football games, he said. People get upset that they are being kicked out or someone bumps into them so they pick a fight, he said.
"Drunk people don't realize what they are doing," he said. They think they know the laws and try to argue with police, Bell said.
It is rare to respond to a fight where no one is drinking, he said. "Every fight here probably is a 100 percent related to alcohol," Bell said.
Intoxicated people get a "superman complex", he said. Someone outside the bar pick fights and then a mob mentality starts. People get into a fight and then their friend’s jump in to back them up, Bell said.
According to Pullman Police annual reports, assaults nearly doubled from 2007 to 2008. People are now growing tired of the fighting so they are reporting disturbances,Bell said.
"I don't think it has increased, just the amount of reports has," Bell said.
In April 2008, City Council passed the fighting ordinance. It fines any party involved in a fight and since it passed 15 people have been ticketed. The first time participants are fined $250. Repeat offenders must attend a court hearing and can be fined anywhere from $500 to $1,000.
Officer Bell has never written a fighting ticket. The ordinance passed to hold people accountable for their actions, Bell said. A lot of times in fights people do not want to press charges or do anything to the parties involved, he said. Now, there is more punishment for their actions, he said.
With the amount of time that was put into passing the ordinance Bell hopes it is worth it, he said. People know they can get a ticket which is an improvement, Bell said.
"I understand why they did it but if the officer has enough to write a ticket then he has enough to arrest," Bell said. "It hasn't changed the way we do our jobs."
A junior at WSU and fraternity member witnessed a number of fights in both his frat and on College Hill. "Generally real fights happen at the bars or on the street," he said.
In the frat people fight but are fine the next day, he said. Alcohol is a common factor. "Without alcohol there probably would not be any fights," he said.
The fraternity member has been in a numbder of fights in the past year yet, he has never been issued a fighting ticket.
One particular night the police were called and he, along with another friend, tried to run, he said. The police threatened the two with Tasers and told them to sit on the curb. The boys explained the situation and then were told to leave before the other officers arrived, he said.
"He (the officer) just said 'don't be stupid' and 'you can't be fighting'," he said. "The guy called us out so we're not going to back down."
However, the majority of the fights happening on College Hill and in the frats are not being reported, he said. People know that when they fight there is a winner and a loser, he said. You fight and then it is over, he said.
"I'd say 95 percent of all fights do not get reported," he said.
Although Officer Bell mentioned working with drunken people on College Hill got old quickly, he still understands what it is like as a student.
"I was a college student, so I know how they behave," he said.
Bell deals with crime every day and the hardest part is seeing people being taken advantage of, he said. But his time and effort pays off when criminals are brought to justice, he said. With the fighting ordinance people are actually held accountable for their actions, Bell said.
Contact Info:
Fraternity Source
*Wished to remain anonymous
Carl Bell
509-334-0802
Documents
http://www.pullman-wa.gov/Departments/Police/DrawOnePage.aspx?PageID=962
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
update
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/politics/2010096733_ref71confusion20m.html#
Due to the two-step process of Referendum 71, many voters are torn about which way to vote. The confusion stems from the actual voting to pass the referendum and the voting to put it on the legislative bill. With all the drama surrounding Ref. 71, voters are not actually aware of what is going on. Pollster Stuart Elway said that about 10 percent of the people who were polled actually voted contradictory to their beliefs, although they did not realize it.
http://www.dailyevergreen.com/story/29793
Due to the two-step process of Referendum 71, many voters are torn about which way to vote. The confusion stems from the actual voting to pass the referendum and the voting to put it on the legislative bill. With all the drama surrounding Ref. 71, voters are not actually aware of what is going on. Pollster Stuart Elway said that about 10 percent of the people who were polled actually voted contradictory to their beliefs, although they did not realize it.
http://www.dailyevergreen.com/story/29793
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Questions
1. He is a convicted sex offender and the records found were document requests from three of his former foster daughters. Also they found evidence of sexual misconduct with one of his foster children. Also documents on how he was approved to be a foster parent.
2. DSHS check clears convicts; 174 kept jobs despite murder, rape and more.
3. The difference is that in order to access internal records you need permission from the person they are about. In this case the company is not a state company so the records are not public. Therefore, you need permission.
4. RCW 13.50.100: Information that has been withheld from the documents because it pertains to "juvenile justice or care agency records" and is confidently.
5. a. Notes= all public record. One copy has notes written on it and the other copy does not.
b. Said that the boy was being punished for trying to leave the home. The priest had hold of his hair and the boy got up from a chair quickly, causing the hair to be pulled out.
c. Hair cutting, grounding, hacks and hand slapping.
d. Yes notes are usable.
e. Drafts are exempt from public record in the state of Washington. Attempted to be labeled a draft but it really is not a draft.
f. It is included because the notes make it public record.
g. Complaint from both a mother and a counselor at Morning Star. (Mother called because she had been contacted by a counselor).
h. Media didn't challenge.
2. DSHS check clears convicts; 174 kept jobs despite murder, rape and more.
3. The difference is that in order to access internal records you need permission from the person they are about. In this case the company is not a state company so the records are not public. Therefore, you need permission.
4. RCW 13.50.100: Information that has been withheld from the documents because it pertains to "juvenile justice or care agency records" and is confidently.
5. a. Notes= all public record. One copy has notes written on it and the other copy does not.
b. Said that the boy was being punished for trying to leave the home. The priest had hold of his hair and the boy got up from a chair quickly, causing the hair to be pulled out.
c. Hair cutting, grounding, hacks and hand slapping.
d. Yes notes are usable.
e. Drafts are exempt from public record in the state of Washington. Attempted to be labeled a draft but it really is not a draft.
f. It is included because the notes make it public record.
g. Complaint from both a mother and a counselor at Morning Star. (Mother called because she had been contacted by a counselor).
h. Media didn't challenge.
proposals
http://www.pullman-wa.gov/Departments/Police/Default.aspxOBJECTIVE A: Continue to provide crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) training to select individuals on a prioritized basis. Person(s) Assigned: Police Operations Commander Date Due: Ongoing.
Status: The plan is to provide this training to detectives and the administrative sergeant first and then to provide the training to all sergeants. Nothing was accomplished in regards to this objective in 2005. Commander Tennant and Special Operations Sergeant Dornes were trained in CPTED in 2006. In addition detectives Peringer and Patrick were previously trained in CPTED. No training in CPTED occurred in 2008. Chief Weatherly is reviewing a book entitled 21st Century Security and CPTED. This book may be required reading by the sergeants and be part of the in-service training at the Core Mission Review meetings.
Fiscal Status by Year:
Estimated Increased Staff Time: 40 hours of training per person for special training.
OBJECTIVE B: Provide basic crime prevention training, including CPTED techniques to all commissioned police officers.
Person(s) Assigned: Trained Detective
Date Due: August 1, 2010
Status: This was not accomplished in 2006, 2007 or 2008.
Fiscal Status by Year:
Estimated Increased Staff Time: 6 hours
-Look into the training that needs to be done and what training the officers have as of now. Talk to one of them about why this training is needed and personal experience.
#2 Look into the number of MIPs/ Supplying a minor-Source: frat- Pullman PD said main goals are to: -Liquor law enforcement to reduce crimes of assault, burglary and vandalism. - Enforcement of drug and narcotic law violations.http://www.pullman-wa.gov/Departments/Police/DrawOnePage.aspx?PageID=1149
At the beginning of the semester one frat hosted a party. A boy was approached by police for carrying a red cup. When asked where he got it he responded with the name of one of the guys in the frat. Since the guy was underage, the frat is being charged with supplying a minor.
Status: The plan is to provide this training to detectives and the administrative sergeant first and then to provide the training to all sergeants. Nothing was accomplished in regards to this objective in 2005. Commander Tennant and Special Operations Sergeant Dornes were trained in CPTED in 2006. In addition detectives Peringer and Patrick were previously trained in CPTED. No training in CPTED occurred in 2008. Chief Weatherly is reviewing a book entitled 21st Century Security and CPTED. This book may be required reading by the sergeants and be part of the in-service training at the Core Mission Review meetings.
Fiscal Status by Year:
Estimated Increased Staff Time: 40 hours of training per person for special training.
OBJECTIVE B: Provide basic crime prevention training, including CPTED techniques to all commissioned police officers.
Person(s) Assigned: Trained Detective
Date Due: August 1, 2010
Status: This was not accomplished in 2006, 2007 or 2008.
Fiscal Status by Year:
Estimated Increased Staff Time: 6 hours
-Look into the training that needs to be done and what training the officers have as of now. Talk to one of them about why this training is needed and personal experience.
#2 Look into the number of MIPs/ Supplying a minor-Source: frat- Pullman PD said main goals are to: -Liquor law enforcement to reduce crimes of assault, burglary and vandalism. - Enforcement of drug and narcotic law violations.http://www.pullman-wa.gov/Departments/Police/DrawOnePage.aspx?PageID=1149
At the beginning of the semester one frat hosted a party. A boy was approached by police for carrying a red cup. When asked where he got it he responded with the name of one of the guys in the frat. Since the guy was underage, the frat is being charged with supplying a minor.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
census
I. a. Whitman county pop 2008: 41, 664
b. 85%
c. 48.2%
d. 32,083
e. 26.7%
II. a. 2008: 14,007,013 b. 2007: 31,922,839 c. 2006: 34,549,367 d. 2005: 40,062,508 e. 2004: 21,793,767
b. August 2009: 7,170,166
IV. 1. San Juan County, Washington and Whitman County, Washington
2. 29.2%
V. 1. 1,960
2. 1,324
3. The difference between natural change and total change is
Whitman County Agenda
1. Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee meeting
2. a. 4 confirmed cases
b. 600,000 doses
c. 360 doses
d. Dr. Moody suggest waiting to distribute until there is enough vaccine for the majority of residents.
e. Due to limited supply of H1N1 vaccine, Whitman County suggests waiting distribute until there is enough for the majority of residents, Dr. Moody said.
b. 85%
c. 48.2%
d. 32,083
e. 26.7%
II. a. 2008: 14,007,013 b. 2007: 31,922,839 c. 2006: 34,549,367 d. 2005: 40,062,508 e. 2004: 21,793,767
b. August 2009: 7,170,166
IV. 1. San Juan County, Washington and Whitman County, Washington
2. 29.2%
V. 1. 1,960
2. 1,324
3. The difference between natural change and total change is
Whitman County Agenda
1. Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee meeting
2. a. 4 confirmed cases
b. 600,000 doses
c. 360 doses
d. Dr. Moody suggest waiting to distribute until there is enough vaccine for the majority of residents.
e. Due to limited supply of H1N1 vaccine, Whitman County suggests waiting distribute until there is enough for the majority of residents, Dr. Moody said.
update
CUB Lounge4:00–6:00 p.m.October 13, 2009Crime Scene: Victims' Rightsand Myth Busting CSI. If you have ever been a victim of crime or been accused of a crime, you have rights. This forum will look into these rights and discuss the true aspects of processing a crime scene. It's not Hollywood. November 10, 2009Drug Dog: The Nose KnowsOfficers will explain when and how drug-sniffing dogs are used in police work and look at the effects of drugs and alcohol, MIPs, and ways to party safely. Q&A sessions with police officers will be held at the end of each forum.
Special thanks to our sponsors: ATVP, Coalition for Women Students, Women's Transit, and YWCA of WSU.
For more information visit www.pab.wsu.edu or call 509-335-4386
I received this email from the WSU police advisory board and obviously it discusses the process of police work. It is informational and applies to crime in Pullman. One main thing is the idea of the party life at WSU.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010051939_landslide13m.html
A landslide in Yakima County confused officials on Sunday. The slide covered a portion of Highway 410 with rocks about 40 feet deep. The highway will probably be closed for the rest of the winter. What is interesting is that this particular landslide is that they don't know what caused it. There was no earthquake nearby and the specific area of rocks had not been a hazard.
Special thanks to our sponsors: ATVP, Coalition for Women Students, Women's Transit, and YWCA of WSU.
For more information visit www.pab.wsu.edu or call 509-335-4386
I received this email from the WSU police advisory board and obviously it discusses the process of police work. It is informational and applies to crime in Pullman. One main thing is the idea of the party life at WSU.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010051939_landslide13m.html
A landslide in Yakima County confused officials on Sunday. The slide covered a portion of Highway 410 with rocks about 40 feet deep. The highway will probably be closed for the rest of the winter. What is interesting is that this particular landslide is that they don't know what caused it. There was no earthquake nearby and the specific area of rocks had not been a hazard.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
libel
1. “Up until the day he died, he was a brilliant writer. But the drugs made him a thief, a pimp and a liar,” said friend Karen Smith, who was with Johnson at the time of his death.
-No this is not libel. However, the author would need material to support Smith's claim because she is stating this a truth.
2. “Megan Fox is a man!” Headline on Weekly World News Web site
Yes this is presenting a statement as fact. Megan Fox could say that the site is purposefully trying to hurt her or provide false information.
3. “In my opinion, Kevin is a murdering rapist.”
Yes this can be considered libel. It's a harsh statement and stirs question about Kevin's character. Kevin could prove that the person was deliberately attempting to tarnish his reputation. Just because the words "In my opinion" are present, it doesn't make it any less of a statement of fact.
-No this is not libel. However, the author would need material to support Smith's claim because she is stating this a truth.
2. “Megan Fox is a man!” Headline on Weekly World News Web site
Yes this is presenting a statement as fact. Megan Fox could say that the site is purposefully trying to hurt her or provide false information.
3. “In my opinion, Kevin is a murdering rapist.”
Yes this can be considered libel. It's a harsh statement and stirs question about Kevin's character. Kevin could prove that the person was deliberately attempting to tarnish his reputation. Just because the words "In my opinion" are present, it doesn't make it any less of a statement of fact.
Monday, October 5, 2009
update
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2009996264_valley04m.html
Due to the damage of the Howard Hanson dam, there is a possibility that the Green River may flood causing the worst flood in half a century. People have moved away from their homes, and the government has begun expensive safety measures. The article describes not only the dangers of a possible flood but also the economic effect during the recession.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010001508_dam05m.html
This is the second installment of the Howard Hanson dam story. The dam has leaked since it began running in 1961, but it was always considered safe and manageable. Now, after the rain storm in January, the danger has increased. The leak is now deemed unsafe and in need of immediate attention. The Army Corps of Engineers are working towards a permanent solution and residents are advised to solidify a flood plan.
Due to the damage of the Howard Hanson dam, there is a possibility that the Green River may flood causing the worst flood in half a century. People have moved away from their homes, and the government has begun expensive safety measures. The article describes not only the dangers of a possible flood but also the economic effect during the recession.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2010001508_dam05m.html
This is the second installment of the Howard Hanson dam story. The dam has leaked since it began running in 1961, but it was always considered safe and manageable. Now, after the rain storm in January, the danger has increased. The leak is now deemed unsafe and in need of immediate attention. The Army Corps of Engineers are working towards a permanent solution and residents are advised to solidify a flood plan.
Uniontown Speeding
UNIONTOWN, Wash.- With a low crime rate, stopping dangerous speeding through the town's 30 mph zone prompted Uniontown Washington's police department to increase traffic enforcement.
"Just because you see a 60 mph sign doesn't mean you can speed until you get there," Uniontown Town Clerk Treasurer and Municipal Court Clerk Cheryl Waller said.
State Highway 195 runs right through the heart of Uniontown. The speed limit drops from 60 mph to 30 mph once drivers reach the city limits. A counter installed by the state recorded about 5,000 to 6,000 vehicles passing through town per day, Waller said.
Although Highway 195 is state run and technically not the responsibility of the town, everything that can be done to increase safety is being done, Waller said.
"People need to recognize that the 30 mph zone starts as far out as it does because that's the city limits," she said.
Police have increased the number of stops on the road and handed out tickets to get people to slow down. The crossing guards wear the proper gear and basically follow all state procedures, Waller said.
Scott Ellsworth, one of two Uniontown police officers, described the departments work towards fixing the speeding problem. Although there have only been a few fender benders on the side streets and no accidents on the main road, speeding is still a problem, he said.
There have been a number of complaints about cars speeding through towns and at 3 p.m. parts of the road become a school zone, he said. In the fall, enforcement steps up because school starts, Ellsworth said.
Most police departments hand out five to ten tickets a night, Ellsworth said. The Uniontown Police Department takes a different approach to dealing with the speeding problem.
"Our main focus is education. As in can you slow down a little bit please?" Ellsworth said.
The officers stopped 320 cars this year. However, they have only given out 63 tickets, which is less than a quarter of the number stopped, he said. That’s an average of 5 ½ tickets a month, Ellsworth said.
Uniontown is usually lenient on people going five to ten over the limit. Hitting 15 miles over the limit is when people are stopped, Ellsworth said. Yet even then, the officers only will give the offender a ticket for going ten miles over because it’s cheaper for the person, he said. The highest ticket Officer Ellsworth wrote was for 32 mph over the posted speed limit at around midnight, he said.
Barbara Jacobs, owner of Green Cottage Antiques, said that the crime rate in town is relatively low but speeding is a big concern for residents.
Her store sits right along the highway, with antiques and other items lined in front of the shop. A sign on the door reads: "If you find something outside please put money in door drop box." A trusting message for a business owner but Jacobs has reason to trust her community.
"I've never had anything stolen in the six years I've been in business," she said.
Nothing has ever been taken, not even the stuff along the highway, Jacobs said. The biggest concern she has is the speeding problem. Trucks don't slow down and justzoom through town, she said. Cars are going too fast through town and don't slow down unless a police officer is present, Jacobs said.
Officer Ellsworth said that Uniontown has regular crimes like any other area. This year there have been 21 cases total, ranging from theft and trespassing to harassment,Ellsworth said.
Uniontown Police Department has only two officers and the Fire Department works on a volunteer basis. However, Barbara Jacobs believes that they do their job and work to fix the main concerns of the town. They do a great job, she said.
Sources:
Cheryl Waller(509) 229-3805
Barbara Jacobs(509) 229-3622
Scott Ellsworth(509) 229- 3290
Outline:
1. Lead: speeding problem and crime rate
2. Lead quote: Cheryl
3. Cheryl’s comments about school zone and main focus
4. Scott Ellsworth: speeding and tickets
a. Numbers
b. Average
c. Sitting on the highway
5. Barbara: her store
a. Stuff outside the store
b. Her main concern
c. Police volunteer?
"Just because you see a 60 mph sign doesn't mean you can speed until you get there," Uniontown Town Clerk Treasurer and Municipal Court Clerk Cheryl Waller said.
State Highway 195 runs right through the heart of Uniontown. The speed limit drops from 60 mph to 30 mph once drivers reach the city limits. A counter installed by the state recorded about 5,000 to 6,000 vehicles passing through town per day, Waller said.
Although Highway 195 is state run and technically not the responsibility of the town, everything that can be done to increase safety is being done, Waller said.
"People need to recognize that the 30 mph zone starts as far out as it does because that's the city limits," she said.
Police have increased the number of stops on the road and handed out tickets to get people to slow down. The crossing guards wear the proper gear and basically follow all state procedures, Waller said.
Scott Ellsworth, one of two Uniontown police officers, described the departments work towards fixing the speeding problem. Although there have only been a few fender benders on the side streets and no accidents on the main road, speeding is still a problem, he said.
There have been a number of complaints about cars speeding through towns and at 3 p.m. parts of the road become a school zone, he said. In the fall, enforcement steps up because school starts, Ellsworth said.
Most police departments hand out five to ten tickets a night, Ellsworth said. The Uniontown Police Department takes a different approach to dealing with the speeding problem.
"Our main focus is education. As in can you slow down a little bit please?" Ellsworth said.
The officers stopped 320 cars this year. However, they have only given out 63 tickets, which is less than a quarter of the number stopped, he said. That’s an average of 5 ½ tickets a month, Ellsworth said.
Uniontown is usually lenient on people going five to ten over the limit. Hitting 15 miles over the limit is when people are stopped, Ellsworth said. Yet even then, the officers only will give the offender a ticket for going ten miles over because it’s cheaper for the person, he said. The highest ticket Officer Ellsworth wrote was for 32 mph over the posted speed limit at around midnight, he said.
Barbara Jacobs, owner of Green Cottage Antiques, said that the crime rate in town is relatively low but speeding is a big concern for residents.
Her store sits right along the highway, with antiques and other items lined in front of the shop. A sign on the door reads: "If you find something outside please put money in door drop box." A trusting message for a business owner but Jacobs has reason to trust her community.
"I've never had anything stolen in the six years I've been in business," she said.
Nothing has ever been taken, not even the stuff along the highway, Jacobs said. The biggest concern she has is the speeding problem. Trucks don't slow down and justzoom through town, she said. Cars are going too fast through town and don't slow down unless a police officer is present, Jacobs said.
Officer Ellsworth said that Uniontown has regular crimes like any other area. This year there have been 21 cases total, ranging from theft and trespassing to harassment,Ellsworth said.
Uniontown Police Department has only two officers and the Fire Department works on a volunteer basis. However, Barbara Jacobs believes that they do their job and work to fix the main concerns of the town. They do a great job, she said.
Sources:
Cheryl Waller(509) 229-3805
Barbara Jacobs(509) 229-3622
Scott Ellsworth(509) 229- 3290
Outline:
1. Lead: speeding problem and crime rate
2. Lead quote: Cheryl
3. Cheryl’s comments about school zone and main focus
4. Scott Ellsworth: speeding and tickets
a. Numbers
b. Average
c. Sitting on the highway
5. Barbara: her store
a. Stuff outside the store
b. Her main concern
c. Police volunteer?
Sunday, October 4, 2009
uniontown exercises
per capita income: 36,042 dollars
persons below poverty line: 8 out of 100 individuals
persons below poverty line: 8 out of 100 individuals
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Craig report
Senator Larry Craig allegedly initiated lewd conduct with undercover police officer Dave Karsnia in the men's restroom of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Craig looked through the crack in the stall and tapped his foot in a manner used to signal the desire to participate in lewd conduct, Karsnia said.
Craig looked through the crack in the stall and tapped his foot in a manner used to signal the desire to participate in lewd conduct, Karsnia said.
story ideas
http://www.uniontown.us/business_services.html
http://www.ci.uniontown.wa.us/policedepartment.htm
*Go to Uniontown and see the local police happenings, etc.
I talked to a woman who said a big concern for Uniontown involved people speeding through the town. It's a 30 mph zone but a lot of people don't slow down from the speed they are going on the highway. I spoke with a police officer who confirmed this. I also plan on speaking with the city clerk, but if she is unable to get back to me in time I will most likely just talk to another resident.
http://www.ci.uniontown.wa.us/policedepartment.htm
*Go to Uniontown and see the local police happenings, etc.
I talked to a woman who said a big concern for Uniontown involved people speeding through the town. It's a 30 mph zone but a lot of people don't slow down from the speed they are going on the highway. I spoke with a police officer who confirmed this. I also plan on speaking with the city clerk, but if she is unable to get back to me in time I will most likely just talk to another resident.
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