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New York Post
2 days ago
- General
- New York Post
250 million bees escape after semi-truck overturns in Washington State: ‘Don't go anywhere near them'
'Bee' on alert. Roughly 250 million bees escaped into the wild when a commercial semi-truck rolled over in Washington state, prompting officials to warn locals to stay away from the area. The truck was hauling 70,000 pounds of honey bee hives when it overturned in a rural part of Whatcom County, just north of Seattle near the Canadian border, around 4 a.m. Friday, according to the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office. 6 Millions of bees broke free after a semi-truck overturned in Washington state. KOMO News The bees broke free around 9 a.m. when the hives 'came off' the truck. Residents were urged to avoid the area and keep their distance by at least 200 yards. 'No one could have predicted 250 MILLION BEES would be loose on a road,' Washington Emergency Management Division wrote on X Friday morning. 'So, stay away. Just…. Don't go anywhere near them.' The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office shared on Facebook that emergency crews called in over two dozen beekeepers to help contain the situation. 'We're literally grabbing a bee box and then grabbing the frames that contain the honey, the bees and the brood, putting them back in the box and restacking them on pallets to hopefully have some survival rate to work with here,' local beekeeper Derek Condit told KOMO News as swarms of bees surrounded him. 6 Over two dozen local beekeepers responded to the shocking situation. KOMO News 6 Bees escaped from their hives hours after the truck overturned. Whatcom County Sheriff's Office / Facebook 'When they said 200 million bees, they meant it,' Matt Klein, the Deputy Director of Emergency Management for the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office, told KOMO News. Klein was stung a dozen times and still had stingers 'attached to his ears' late Friday night, the Washington Emergency Management Division revealed on X. 'But they're honeybees, so the sting isn't as severe as some other bees, so, so far, everybody is fine,' Klein told KOMO News earlier in the day. 6 The incident happened near the Canadian border in a rural part of Washington state. KOMO News 6 Locals were urged to avoid the area and the road was shut down. Whatcom County Sheriff's Office Journalists covering the unexpected incident were even targeted and stung by bees on the scene. KOMO reporter Denise Whitaker revealed that she was stung by one of the many 'aggressive' insects, even though she was approximately 300 yards from the truck. 'At this time, on-scene work is done,' the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office wrote on Facebook on Friday night. 'Hive boxes from the overturned truck were recovered, restored and returned to use. By morning, most bees should have returned to their hives and those responsible for their delivery will be in charge.' 6 Beekeepers suspect most bees will return to their hives by Saturday morning. KOMO News 'These bees are going to swarm in the local areas and start new hives, luckily, so there will be re-pollination in this area, but there will be great losses as well,' Condit told KOMO News. The sheriff's office added, 'There is no general health risk to the public.' The truck was transporting the bees to South Datoka after they pollinated a local blueberry field, the Cascadia Daily News reported. Whatcom County is home to Bee City USA, based in Bellingham, which helps protect and grow bee populations while playing a 'crucial' role in the county's berry industry. However, the county was also the first place a murder hornet nest was discovered in the United States in 2020.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
7 people shot at park in Washington state: 'Careless act of violence'
Seven people were shot at a park in Washington state on Wednesday, May 28, police said. The Lakewood Police Department said in a Facebook post that seven people, ranging from ages 16 to 38, were shot at shortly before 8 p.m. local time at Harry Todd Park in the city. Police also said on May 29 that two out of the seven victims remain in serious condition, while one is in critical condition and the four others are in stable condition. Five of the victims were found at the park, while two others walked to local hospitals, police told KOMO News. "Most of these people were unintentionally struck during this careless act of violence," police wrote in its Facebook post. "Detectives will continue to sort through the information gathered to hold those involved accountable for their actions." According to the social media post, police believe the shooting was not random and stemmed from a conflict. "Currently detectives believe that this incident began as a dispute between two groups that escalated to gunshots," police wrote. "There is no threat to the public and this was not a targeted attack on park goers." As of May 29, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Police told KOMO that the scene at the park was 'chaotic' once they arrived, as many families and children were present when the shots rang out. 'We've had these couple days here where the sun finally came out and it's been a gorgeous time for people to get out and enjoy the park, the lake and then you have something like this that happens,' Lakewood Police Sgt. Charles Porche told the Seattle, Washington-based TV station. In the police's initial Facebook post on May 28, the department said the "scene was hectic because many of these people were trying to leave the park after hearing the gunshots." Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 7 people shot at a park in Washington state, no arrests made
USA Today
3 days ago
- USA Today
7 people shot at park in Washington state: 'Careless act of violence'
7 people shot at park in Washington state: 'Careless act of violence' Lakewood police believe the shooting was not random, and it stemmed from a conflict between to groups that escalated. Show Caption Hide Caption At least 1 killed in mass shooting at Fairmount Park Reports say multiple people were injured and at least one person was killed in a shooting near Lemon Hill Drive on Memorial Day. Fox - Fox 29 Seven people were shot at a park in Washington state on Wednesday, May 28, police said. The Lakewood Police Department said in a Facebook post that seven people, ranging from ages 16 to 38, were shot at shortly before 8 p.m. local time at Harry Todd Park in the city. Police also said on May 29 that two out of the seven victims remain in serious condition, while one is in critical condition and the four others are in stable condition. Five of the victims were found at the park, while two others walked to local hospitals, police told KOMO News. "Most of these people were unintentionally struck during this careless act of violence," police wrote in its Facebook post. "Detectives will continue to sort through the information gathered to hold those involved accountable for their actions." Why do police believe the shooting happened? According to the social media post, police believe the shooting was not random and stemmed from a conflict. "Currently detectives believe that this incident began as a dispute between two groups that escalated to gunshots," police wrote. "There is no threat to the public and this was not a targeted attack on park goers." As of May 29, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Police describe scene at American Lake Park during shooting as 'chaotic' Police told KOMO that the scene at the park was 'chaotic' once they arrived, as many families and children were present when the shots rang out. 'We've had these couple days here where the sun finally came out and it's been a gorgeous time for people to get out and enjoy the park, the lake and then you have something like this that happens,' Lakewood Police Sgt. Charles Porche told the Seattle, Washington-based TV station. In the police's initial Facebook post on May 28, the department said the "scene was hectic because many of these people were trying to leave the park after hearing the gunshots." Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
New York Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- New York Post
FBI to probe claims of ‘targeted violence' against religious groups after evangelicals' protest in Seattle
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said Tuesday he had requested an investigation into allegations of 'targeted violence' against religious groups after an evangelical conservative group held a rally at Seattle City Hall in response to the mayor blaming Christians for igniting a weekend demonstration that turned violent. 'We have asked our team to fully investigate allegations of targeted violence against religious groups at the Seattle concert. Freedom of religion isn't a suggestion,' Bongino wrote on X. The Christians' 'Rattle in Seattle' demonstration began at 5 p.m. Tuesday on the 4th Avenue steps of City Hall in downtown Seattle, where counter-protesters were also present, according to Fox 13. A total of eight people were arrested for assault during dueling demonstrations as of 8 p.m., according to Seattle Police. No injuries were reported. 'Two opposing groups gathered along 4th Avenue. Streets around the dueling demonstrations were shut down for several hours, but reopened just before 8 p.m.,' police said in a press release. Fox News Digital has reached out to Seattle Police for possible updated arrest totals. 4 People rally in Seattle's Cal Anderson Park on May 24, 2025. KOMO News Tuesday's protest comes after a demonstration on Saturday at Cal Anderson Park during MayDayUSA's 'Don't Mess With Our Kids' rally and a pro-LGBTQ counter-protest. Police made 23 arrests at that demonstration after violence broke out when event organizers, attendees and counter-protesters converged. Mayor Bruce Harrell, a Democrat, released a statement after the weekend demonstration, blaming the Christian rally and infiltrating 'anarchists' for the violence breaking out at the counter-protest. 'Seattle is proud of our reputation as a welcoming, inclusive city for LGBTQ+ communities, and we stand with our trans neighbors when they face bigotry and injustice,' the mayor said at the time. 'Today's far-right rally was held here for this very reason – to provoke a reaction by promoting beliefs that are inherently opposed to our city's values, in the heart of Seattle's most prominent LGBTQ+ neighborhood.' 4 Tuesday's protest comes after a demonstration on Saturday at Cal Anderson Park during MayDayUSA's 'Don't Mess With Our Kids' rally and a pro-LGBTQ counter-protest. KIRO7 4 Law enforcement detain a person during the clash between groups in Seattle over the weekend. KOMO News 'Anarchists infiltrated the counter-protestors group and inspired violence, prompting SPD to make arrests and ask organizers to shut down the event early, which they did,' he continued. The mayor also released respective statements on Tuesday from several of the city's Christian and Jewish leaders siding with Harrell and condemning the weekend 'Rattle in Seattle' protest. 'Mayday's desire is to wrap their personal hate, fear, and bigotry in Christian speak. It won't work,' Rev. Dr. Patricia L. Hunter, a Baptist pastor, said in a statement. 'The call of Jesus to his followers was to first love God and secondly to love our neighbors. In no way does the ideology or bad theology of this fringe group embody the love of God we are to exhibit. Those of us who actually follow the Jesus of the New Testament work to make the welcome tent bigger so that all God's children regardless of sexuality or sexual identity are welcome at the table of love, justice, grace, and mercy.' Organizers of the 'Rattle in Seattle' protest took issue with the mayor's statement, which they said showed religious bigotry and an attack on their First Amendment rights, and held the rally on Tuesday to protest his remarks. 4 Police made 23 arrests at that demonstration after violence broke out when event organizers, attendees and counter-protesters converged. KIRO7 'Following the MayDay USA worship event at Cal Anderson Park on Saturday, Mayor Harrell had the audacity to issue a press release blaming Christians for the premediated violence of Antifa which resulted in the hospitalization of Seattle Police Department personnel and the arrest of 23 Antifa agitators,' the organizers said in a statement. 'Under Mayor Harrell's leadership, the city of Seattle has continued its spiral into lawlessness and dysfunction while the First Amendment rights of citizens to peacefully assemble has been disregarded.' Fox News Digital has reached out to the mayor's office for comment.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Shawn Kemp Cops Plea: NBA Legend Avoids Trial in Wild Tacoma Mall Shooting Case
Shawn Kemp in Pierce County Superior Court (Image via KOMO News). Shawn Kemp, the former Seattle SuperSonics All-Star, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault in May 2025, ending a legal battle stemming from a 2023 shooting incident at Tacoma Mall. The plea deal allowed Kemp to avoid a trial and potential harsher penalties related to the confrontation over his stolen cellphone. The Tacoma mall shooting incident explained On March 8, 2023, Shawn Kemp tracked his stolen cellphone to a Toyota 4Runner parked outside Tacoma Mall after his truck had been broken into days earlier. Court documents reveal Kemp approached the vehicle to recover his belongings, leading to an altercation with two men inside. Former Sonics star Shawn Kemp's arrest at Tacoma Mall | Body Cam Footage Kemp initially told authorities the men shot at him first, prompting him to return fire in self-defense. However, surveillance footage contradicted parts of his account, showing Kemp firing his weapon immediately upon exiting his vehicle. Three bullets hit the 4Runner, but no injuries were reported. The suspects fled, and police arrested Kemp without resistance. Shawn Kemp's Legal outcome and sentencing details Prosecutors originally charged Shawn Kemp with first-degree assault with a firearm enhancement and drive-by shooting, charges that carried substantial prison time. The plea agreement reduced the charge to second-degree assault, with a standard sentencing range of three to nine months based on Kemp's clean criminal record. The maximum possible penalty remains ten years in prison and a $20,000 fine. Both the defense and prosecution can present sentencing recommendations before the judge's final decision on August 22, 2025. Context surrounding the Shawn Kemp case Kemp's legal team argued he acted in self-defense while trying to retrieve stolen property. The two men involved were later incarcerated for unrelated crimes, though their criminal histories played no formal role in Kemp's case. The former basketball star has remained active in Seattle's business community, operating two cannabis shops, since retiring from the NBA. The incident brought unexpected attention to Kemp years after his basketball career ended. Looking ahead for the NBA legend The plea agreement closes a difficult chapter for the six-time All-Star, known for his electrifying dunks during the 1990s. While the legal process concludes this summer, the event serves as a reminder of the challenges public figures face long after leaving the spotlight. Kemp has expressed intentions to focus on positive contributions moving forward. Also read: Pacers Face Potential Game 4 Shake-Up With Concerning Last-Minute Aaron Nesmith Injury Update Sentencing on August 22 will determine the final consequences of the 2023 incident that unexpectedly placed the former basketball star back in headlines. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
