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4 days ago
- General
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Small plane crashes near airport in Renton, WA
The Brief All occupants are safe after a small plane skidded off the runway in Renton. The aircraft reportedly slid partially into Lake Washington. Environmental and law enforcement agencies are investigating the circumstances of the crash. RENTON, Wash. - A small plane crashed into the water after skidding off the runway at an airport in Renton on Sunday afternoon. The pilot and passenger on board were both able to escape the plane and are doing well after sliding into Lake Washington at the north end of the Renton Municipal Airport near Permiter Road, according to Renton Police Public Information Officer Meeghan Black. A Boeing fire department truck and a large tow truck with a crane arrived at around 4:15 p.m. on June 1 to pull the plane from the water. Renton Police spokesperson Meeghan Black says the plane is a Cessna. It's unclear what may have caused it to take a dive, but the investigation continues. What they're saying We talked to one neighbor who was surprised to see a plane crash into the water there. "Well, it was really strange. This is the only one I've heard of here. And I understand the two people in the plane got out," said Naaman "Shep" Shepard. Representatives with the Environmental Protection Agency were called out to the scene to investigate any leakage of toxic materials in or near Lake Washington. Also, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) were notified and will be following up with an investigation into what caused the incident, according to Renton Police. As for what happened prior to the crash, police say the pilot stated that she was on a training flight and was practicing emergency landings before the plane went into the water. This is a developing story. Check back with FOX 13 for updates as they continue to become available. The Source Information for this story came from Homicide investigation underway after 5-year-old dies in Federal Way, WA Major 5-day SR 18 closure at I-90 in Snoqualmie, WA Alaska man pinned by 700-pound boulder for 3 hours walks away unharmed Why hasn't anyone been charged in Seattle clash arrests? What we know Mandatory driver's education to expand under new Washington law To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
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4 days ago
- Climate
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Small plane skids off runway and into Lake Washington
The Renton Police Department says a small plane skidded off the runway and into Lake Washington Sunday afternoon. It happened at the north end of the Renton Airport. The pilot and passenger weren't hurt and were able to climb out of the plane. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have been notified of the crash and will investigate the cause.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
After delay, Lake Washington ends Puyallup's perfect season in 4A state semifinal
A night's sleep, the bright morning sunshine in Yakima and a change of uniforms from black to gold couldn't change one thing: Puyallup was still in an 8-0 hole in the fifth inning of the 4A state semifinal game against Lake Washington. After Friday night's game was postponed and moved to Saturday due to issues with the lighting at Parker Faller Field, Lake Washington's big lead proved too much to overcome. A solo home run from third baseman Gage Thompson put Puyallup on the board in the sixth inning, but Lake Washington comfortably won, 8-1, to advance to the 4A state championship game later in the day. 'It's a great feeling, man,' said Lake Washington pitcher and Oregon commit Shane Johnson, who started the game on Friday and pitched four shutout innings. 'We worked our tails off, battled adversity a lot this year. Just excited, man.' The game was billed as a potential pitcher's duel between two of the state's best in Johnson and Puyallup's Mason Pike, but Lake Washington jumped on Pike early Friday, piling up all eight of its runs in the first three innings of the game. 'I honestly felt pretty good,' Pike said on Saturday. 'They just put the barrel on the ball, so they did a good job.' Pike walked two of the first three Lake Washington batters, which was uncharacteristic. 'Just didn't get some pitches,' Puyallup coach Marc Wiese said. 'That's what happens sometimes. We ran into an extremely hot Lake Washington team. … He had walked 14 guys all year, something like that, and he's a good command guy. He just didn't get ahead. 'Again, you've just got to 100 percent tip your cap to Lake Washington and their hitters and what they did. It was explosive.' Puyallup came into the game with a perfect 28-0 record and is the No. 2 ranked team in the country by MaxPreps. Lake Washington, meanwhile, entered the game with an 18-11 record. Considered by many a title contender prior to the season, Lake Washington was up and down all year, but the Kangs are peaking at the right time, clearly. 'I think it's just the culture, man,' Johnson said. 'You never wanna play the Kangs in May.' Lake Washington will face Eastlake in the Class 4A state championship game, moved to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The third/fourth place consolation games for both 3A and 4A were cancelled by the WIAA to make room for the completion of the Puyallup-Lake Washington game and to avoid another night game on Saturday. The 3A state championship game between Kennewick and Mount Vernon will be played at 1 p.m. Puyallup has been knocking on the door in recent years, reaching the state semifinal game twice and the state championship game twice in the past four seasons, but the Vikings have fallen short each time. 'This team has won as many games as any team has in state history,' Wiese said. 'This game doesn't dictate, not winning a state championship, their legacy. I'm proud of them. 28-1 and you know, it was bad timing to lose.'
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Health
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Washington proposal would require bars to sell drug tests for spiked drinks
The Brief Lawmakers in Olympia are considering requiring nightclubs, hotels and other places that serve alcohol to sell testing kits for spiked drinks. While proponents say the legislation is important for public safety, some businesses are trying to hit the brakes. The bill is championed in part by a class from Lake Washington High School. OLYMPIA, Wash. - Lawmakers are considering requiring nightclubs, hotels and other places that serve alcohol to sell testing kits for spiked drinks. Proponents say the legislation, championed in part by a class of high schoolers, is important for public safety. Though some businesses are trying to hit the brakes. What they're saying "People should feel safe when they go out to bars and nightclubs," said State Sen. Manka Dhingra (D-Redmond) "And we know that drink spiking is becoming a very real and serious problem." Heard in the Senate Labor and Commerce Committee Monday morning, Senate Bill 5330 would require bars, theaters and other places that serve alcohol to sell drug testing kits for spiked drinks. Dhingra, the prime sponsor of the bipartisan legislation, said the businesses could charge a market-rate price for the strips, stickers or other testing devices. While they would have to put up signs saying tests are available and check that they have not expired, the businesses would not be responsible for a defective test. "This is about just the alarming number in the rise of drug-facilitated rape that we're seeing," Dhingra said. "And I think as a state, I think we have to say that that culture needs to stop." She said a group of Lake Washington High School students in Kirkland pitched the bill to her. The group said they helped make the bill as part of their AP Government class and TVW's Capitol Classroom. "To be here today to speak to senators, have other people even testify in support or raising concerns with our bill – it was so cool to see the process first hand. It was so amazing for us," said Lake Washington senior Kira Ulrich. The students looked to similar legislation that became law in California – though that bill only covered bars and nightclubs. They even called businesses across the state to gauge their interest in the requirements. Why you should care While they are not of legal age to be drinking, the students said sexual assault, whether drug-induced or otherwise, can happen to anyone and have a lasting impact. "We have first-hand accounts of how often this happens and how life-changing it can be," said Lake Washington senior Addie Hafermann. "So it's just absolutely essential that something like this be passed so we can really make people be safe." "We really need to think about the survivors, victims or soon to be victims, and we just really need to do something to be proactive and preventive," Ulrich said. "And a big part of this bill is not only to give patrons some control and protection, but build awareness." An industry group representing restaurants and hotels supports bars being required to sell tests, but expressed concerns about the requirement extending to other businesses. They also spoke about the additional costs for businesses to stock a product they have never sold before and keep track expiration dates. "Businesses that cater to family and children should retain the option to offer these products and post signage about sexual assault," said Julia Gorton with the Washington Hospitality Association. "We look forward to continuing the conversation and aligning the bill with the California approach, but this bill needs many more conversations." Dhingra said she is looking forward to conversations with businesses to iron out concerns on signage and where the requirements apply. But ultimately, where there is a bar, there should be a way to test a drink. "This is really not meant to be onerous, but really meant to be a partnership to make sure all the patrons are safe," she said. "You never know who's around you and by putting in these safety procedures and allowing bars to sell these products to customers will protect everybody in Washington," said Lake Washington senior Ava Brisimitzis. Senate Bill 5330 is scheduled for a committee vote on Friday. The Source Albert James, a television reporter covering state government as part of the Murrow News Fellowship program – a collaborative effort between news outlets statewide and Washington State University. 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