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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'We're moving forward': Community building opening marks new chapter for Malden five years after fire
May 29—MALDEN, Wash. — Five years after wildfire devastated this small town, residents on Thursday celebrated the opening of a new community center. The $3.6 million facility includes a new library, food pantry with a walk-in freezer, and a community meeting room for events. Mayor Dan Harwood said the building's grand opening marked the beginning of a new future for Malden. "We want to remember the past and honor the past, but we're moving forward," Harwood said. Jim Jacobs, 93, was overcome with emotion over the new community building. "It is hard to believe," he said. "I mean, the whole town was devastated. For a town of this size, it just kind of overwhelms you that we could have this after all that happened." The home Jacobs and his late wife, Joy, built in the early 1990s was destroyed in the Babb Road fire. While he was among the first residents to have a new home built in Malden after the disaster, he still hopes to replicate what he can on his original lot. "After Joy died, you could never make me leave Malden again," he said. "I've got half of her house rebuilt now, and soon as I get enough money, I'm going to try to restore as much as I could. I'm here to stay, and I intend to try to get as much of her legacy built up as I can." There is much to be grateful for, Harwood said, despite the many challenges Malden has faced. No one died in the fire. Twenty-nine homes have been built out of the 67 that were destroyed. And the community has grown stronger through hardship. "Our community church is still standing today," Harwood said. 'People who don't think there's a higher power out there, think about that. There was no time to get out of town, and yet everyone was safe. Everybody did their job, and it was truly amazing." Chandelle Frick, director of the Pine Creek Community Restoration Long Term Recovery Organization, said she hopes the new community building will springboard Malden into increased economic development. "This event marks an important milestone in the ongoing revitalization of our town," she said. "We are especially excited about the walk-in coolers and freezers for the food bank, the high-speed fiber access in the library, and the event space where large groups can gather." The facility also has an outdoor amphitheater, playground and bathrooms with showers accessible from the outside. These amenities will assist visitors on the Malden Palouse-to-Cascades Trailhead, part of the Great American Rail-Trail that traverses the country, from Washington, D.C., to La Push, Washington. The library opened in January ahead of the community center's grand opening. Librarian Vanessa Place said the library is a source of stability for children who may not remember life before the fire. "Their house might be gone, or their neighbors, you know, might have been gone, but they still had the stability and the comfort of something they knew, and that is the library," Place said. U.S. Rep. Michael Baumgartner said the residents of Malden "represent the best of America." "When that catastrophic fire came through this community, the devastation that it caused would have made it easy just to kind of think that's the end of Malden," Baumgartner said. "But that's not what you did. You had a lot of resolve, and you came together as a community. You put aside a lot of differences and brought out the best of each other, and today we celebrate this wonderful community center." There is still more recovery needed. Before the fire, the small village had 230 residents. As of 2025, that number is down to 140, according to the mayor. Three families who lost homes in the fire have been unable to rebuild and have been living in recreational vehicles the past five years. "One of these families have three small children," Harwood said. "That's a wake-up call for us. That is something that needs to be changed, and it's up to everyone in this room to push that to happen." Donations to the community can be made at
Business Insider
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Monash IVF Group Ltd (MVF) Gets a Buy from Macquarie
Macquarie analyst Rachael Harwood maintained a Buy rating on Monash IVF Group Ltd (MVF – Research Report) today and set a price target of A$1.30. The company's shares closed yesterday at A$0.77. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Harwood is ranked #6501 out of 9551 analysts. In addition to Macquarie, Monash IVF Group Ltd also received a Buy from Wilsons's Shane Storey in a report issued on May 27. However, on May 20, RBC Capital maintained a Hold rating on Monash IVF Group Ltd (ASX: MVF).
The Advertiser
27-05-2025
- The Advertiser
Police investigate young man's death, known to frequent Newcastle area
A search for a missing man has ended in tragedy after NSW Police have located remains believed to be the 20-year-old. Jayden Harwood, who was known to frequent Newcastle and Toronto, first went missing in Ingleburn, Sydney on March 1. When he could not be found, Lake Macquarie police were contacted and began to make inquiries into his whereabouts on March 4. He was reportedly last seen around 12pm on March 1. Following an extensive, months-long search of bushland in Sydney's southwest, Campbelltown police and NSW SES found a body, believed to be Mr Harwood. Mr Harwood was reportedly from the Newcastle area and was last seen walking down Sackville Street, Ingleburn while staying at his girlfriend's parents' place, his mother Alanai-Brie Wallace told 9News. Police have established a crime scene and detectives commenced Strike Force Devon to investigate the incident. Remains have been seized and will undergo a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. Investigations under Strike Force Devon continue. Police urged anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000. A search for a missing man has ended in tragedy after NSW Police have located remains believed to be the 20-year-old. Jayden Harwood, who was known to frequent Newcastle and Toronto, first went missing in Ingleburn, Sydney on March 1. When he could not be found, Lake Macquarie police were contacted and began to make inquiries into his whereabouts on March 4. He was reportedly last seen around 12pm on March 1. Following an extensive, months-long search of bushland in Sydney's southwest, Campbelltown police and NSW SES found a body, believed to be Mr Harwood. Mr Harwood was reportedly from the Newcastle area and was last seen walking down Sackville Street, Ingleburn while staying at his girlfriend's parents' place, his mother Alanai-Brie Wallace told 9News. Police have established a crime scene and detectives commenced Strike Force Devon to investigate the incident. Remains have been seized and will undergo a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. Investigations under Strike Force Devon continue. Police urged anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000. A search for a missing man has ended in tragedy after NSW Police have located remains believed to be the 20-year-old. Jayden Harwood, who was known to frequent Newcastle and Toronto, first went missing in Ingleburn, Sydney on March 1. When he could not be found, Lake Macquarie police were contacted and began to make inquiries into his whereabouts on March 4. He was reportedly last seen around 12pm on March 1. Following an extensive, months-long search of bushland in Sydney's southwest, Campbelltown police and NSW SES found a body, believed to be Mr Harwood. Mr Harwood was reportedly from the Newcastle area and was last seen walking down Sackville Street, Ingleburn while staying at his girlfriend's parents' place, his mother Alanai-Brie Wallace told 9News. Police have established a crime scene and detectives commenced Strike Force Devon to investigate the incident. Remains have been seized and will undergo a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. Investigations under Strike Force Devon continue. Police urged anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000. A search for a missing man has ended in tragedy after NSW Police have located remains believed to be the 20-year-old. Jayden Harwood, who was known to frequent Newcastle and Toronto, first went missing in Ingleburn, Sydney on March 1. When he could not be found, Lake Macquarie police were contacted and began to make inquiries into his whereabouts on March 4. He was reportedly last seen around 12pm on March 1. Following an extensive, months-long search of bushland in Sydney's southwest, Campbelltown police and NSW SES found a body, believed to be Mr Harwood. Mr Harwood was reportedly from the Newcastle area and was last seen walking down Sackville Street, Ingleburn while staying at his girlfriend's parents' place, his mother Alanai-Brie Wallace told 9News. Police have established a crime scene and detectives commenced Strike Force Devon to investigate the incident. Remains have been seized and will undergo a post-mortem examination to determine the cause of death. Investigations under Strike Force Devon continue. Police urged anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
Business Insider
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Monash IVF Group Ltd (MVF) Receives a Buy from Macquarie
In a report released today, Rachael Harwood from Macquarie maintained a Buy rating on Monash IVF Group Ltd (MVF – Research Report), with a price target of A$1.30. The company's shares opened today at A$0.75. Confident Investing Starts Here: Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks straight to you inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter According to TipRanks, Harwood is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 3.8% and a 50.00% success rate. The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Monash IVF Group Ltd with a A$1.27 average price target, implying a 69.33% upside from current levels. In a report released yesterday, Morgans also upgraded the stock to a Buy with a A$1.00 price target.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
IHG to open Kimpton in Texas' Hill Country
This story was originally published on Hotel Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Hotel Dive newsletter. IHG Hotels & Resorts will develop a Kimpton hotel in Fredericksburg, Texas, in partnership with Houston's DC Partners, the company announced Tuesday. The 210-room luxury lifestyle property will be Kimpton's fourth in the state and will anchor the 22-acre mixed-use development The Meuse when it opens in 2027, according to IHG. Kimpton follows several other luxury developments in the works in Texas' Hill Country. IHG said Kimpton Fredericksburg will be the first in the region to pair large-format accommodations and a full-service events program under one roof. Kimpton Fredericksburg, located about 90 minutes from Austin and San Antonio, will feature a 10,000-square-foot pool and deck with a bar and lounge, a full-service restaurant and bar, a cafe with takeaway options and a fitness center. It will also offer more than 18,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, including an event barn, prefunction spaces, meeting rooms, a rooftop lounge and outdoor gathering areas. Guests will also have access to golfing, fishing, horseback riding and hiking at nearby Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, as well as retail and dining outlets at the 70,000-square-foot Meuse development. Dallas' Merriman Anderson Architects and Chicago-based interior design firm Curioso will design Kimpton Fredericksburg to incorporate intelligent climate systems and low-water-consuming landscaping and plumbing to reduce the hotel's environmental impact. 'We are excited to continue growing our luxury and lifestyle presence within Texas,' said Leanne Harwood, IHG's senior vice president and managing director of its Americas region luxury and lifestyle portfolio. The Kimpton Fredericksburg announcement follows the opening of Kimpton Santo Hotel in San Antonio last August. The brand also has two hotels in growing Fort Worth: Kimpton Pittman Hotel and Kimpton Harper Hotel. Harwood previously told Hotel Dive that IHG has been on 'a fairly rapid growth path' in the luxury and lifestyle segment. Earlier this spring, Hilton also announced a luxury project for Fredericksburg, the Waldorf Astoria Texas Hill Country, set to debut in 2027. Wellness resort brand Canyon Ranch is also expanding in the region, with plans to debut a property on a Hill Country ranch following a $150 million investment from VICI Properties. Sign in to access your portfolio
