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Roosevelt High community mourns senior killed by alleged drunk driver in ‘devastating' crash
PORTLAND, Ore. () — A community is in mourning after an alleged drunk driver crashed into a car of three high schoolers, one of whom died at the scene. This happened along State Road 14 near Camas, Washington, on Monday night. The student who was killed was 18-year-old Mico O'Brien, a senior at Portland's Roosevelt High School, who died instantly in the crash. His friends were seriously hurt. Budget crunch may impact jobs for homeless program Just days before graduation, a vigil was held at the school's football field on Wednesday night. It was supposed to be the senior sunset night, where high school seniors gathered together one last time. Instead, hundreds of people also said goodbye forever to one of their friends, lighting a candle and sharing their memories. 'Mico, it will never be the same without you,' one speaker at the vigil said. Roosevelt High School Principal KD Parman told KOIN 6 she wants her students to know it's okay to feel all of the emotions that come with a tragedy like this. 'I think losing a classmate, losing a student, is always hard, but to do it at the beginning of the week of all these celebrations has been just, just devastating. So I think there are students who are resilient and strong, and they're navigating this to the best of their ability. And the students really felt that this was a really nice way to remember Mico and to tell his family how much we care about them,' Parman said. Reynolds catalytic converter thief caught on camera The suspected wrong-way driver in the deadly crash is 24-year-old Erik Moya. He appeared in a Clark County Courtroom Wednesday afternoon. According to court documents, there were several alcoholic beverages in his car when responding officers arrived, with Moya telling police he was 'just trying to get to his parents' house.' Moya's next court appearance is set for June 11. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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26-05-2025
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Afghan refugee family in need of help after patriarch dies of heart attack
Genesis Youth Foundation is asking for the community's support for an Afghan refugee family facing hardship after recently losing their patriarch. The family, which participates in the Des Moines nonprofit's soccer programs, can't pay rent, utilities and other basic needs, said Sam Gabriel, who launched the organization with his wife, Tricia Gabriel, and who came to Iowa themselves as Liberian refugees. The foundation launched a $10,000 fundraising campaign May 21 — a goal that was met in two days — for the family, who have struggled to resettle in Des Moines since they arrived in 2021. Sam Gabriel said the organization will continue to accept donations aimed at helping the family over the next three to six months get back on their feet. Money raised on GiveButter, which by May 23 reached over $11,000, will be used to cover the family's living expenses and mental health and grief counseling. Gabriel said his staff is working to enroll the children in different summer programs and the family in social benefit programs. More: 'We don't have anything': Des Moines pastor loses everything, 3 family members in fire Noor Pari Jan Darmaan, 41, said her family's journey to Iowa comes with hardship. Her husband, who last week died from a heart attack, was the sole provider but had a tough time finding steady work and later fell ill, putting Darmaan's eldest son — 16-year-old Waliullah Darmaan — in an even tougher predicament. Waliullah, a sophomore at Roosevelt High School, recently left school for a part-time job to support his mother and four siblings. He said he works nights, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., and in the mornings, he takes his siblings to school. "They faced a lot of challenges, like they became homeless," said Ameer Karimy, a bilingual family liaison at Des Moines Public Schools who provided translation for the Darmaans. "They went to live in the shelter. ... Her husband was jobless for two and a half years. "He was trying to apply for different jobs. He applied, but nobody accepted his application." Part of the Gabriels' campaign seeks to offer job training for Noor Pari Jan Darmaan and her eldest daughter, who is 18, and some financial stability so Waliullah Darmaan can return to school. "It's kind of hard for him," Karimy said of the weight Wailullah now carries. "And he also wants to continue with his schooling, too." To donate, visit More information about Genesis Youth Foundation can be found online at F. Amanda Tugade covers social justice issues for the Des Moines Register. Email her at ftugade@ or follow her on X @writefelissa. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Iowa Afghan refugee family in need of help after patriarch dies
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25-05-2025
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Jan Mines Jan Mines, age 80, died unexpectedly on Saturday,
May 24—Jan Mines Jan Mines, age 80, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 19, 2025. She was born in Vallejo, California in 1944 to Billie Finnegan and Robert Dority Jr. She grew up along the west coast and eventually settled in Seattle, Washington with her family where she graduated from Roosevelt High School. She attended the University of Washington where she studied languages and became fluent in French. She continued her studies in Lausanne, Switzerland. Upon her return to the United States, she settled in Boston, Massachusetts where she married Paull Mines. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in French from State College at Boston and traveled along the east coast before settling in Albuquerque, New Mexico where she pursued a PhD in Medical Microbiology at the University of New Mexico until she started her family. Jan taught both middle and high school math and science for over a decade in Albuquerque. She introduced her students to computers and implemented the first MESA program at the middle school level. She earned a Master of Arts degree in Math Education in 1985 and another Master of Arts in Statistics degree in 1991 from the University of New Mexico. With her second Master of Arts degree, Jan left the Albuquerque Public School system and started her second career as a Biostatistician for the University of New Mexico Medical School. She retired from the University of New Mexico Medical School in 2011. Jan was exceptionally kind, intelligent, and talented. She studied ballet throughout her childhood. In addition to her facility with mathematics and science, Jan also had a talent for languages and was fluent in both French and Spanish. She pursued and earned a PADI Open Water Diver certification. She taught herself about plants of the southwest. She enjoyed photography. She sewed her own clothing. She loved mysteries and science fiction. She quilted, and in her retirement, Jan crocheted amazing Afghans that were art pieces of texture and color. Each Thanksgiving, Jan hosted multiple families for Thanksgiving dinner and made sure all felt welcome in her home. Everyone that Jan leaves behind has many memories that highlight her kindness, intelligence, talent, and dedication to family. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Dority Jr; her mother, Billie Dority; and her brother, Tim Dority. She is survived by her brother, Mike Dority; her sister-in-law, Joanna Dekaban; her sister, Robin Dority, multiple cousins; her daughters, Ursula Stauber and Margaret Hornbeck; her sons-in-law, Zachary Stauber and Scott Hornbeck; and her grandchildren, Ermias and Medan Stauber. Jan was a devoted sibling, mother, and grandmother. She will be greatly missed. The family plans on hosting a memorial service at a later date. Please contact them for details. In lieu of flowers, please plant trees in honor of Jan Mines through the Arbor Day Foundation: trees-for-others?producttype=TIM.
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20-05-2025
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Police chopper lands at Long Island high school as cops take over campus for career day
A Long Island high school was transformed into a scene straight out of a movie set Monday, complete with a makeshift police academy and dramatic chopper landing to mark First Responder Career Day. A Nassau County police helicopter theatrically touched down on Roosevelt High School's field as students crowded the landing zone — eagerly capturing the memorable moment on their phones. 'This has never happened before, we've never had a chopper land on our campus before,' said Dr. Shawn Wightman, the school district's superintendent. Cops quickly took over for the day. K-9 units joined the festivities, while mounted officers let kids pet their horses and answered questions about training and patrol work. 'It was a great opportunity for students to see what law enforcement and first responders do for a living and see … it as an option for a career,' Wightman said. The event gave students a front-row seat to the criminal-justice field, with teens checking out everything from fingerprinting kits and emergency medical gear to forensic nursing tools. They were also introduced to the prospects of a career path beyond being a cop — including crime-scene analysts, probation officers, court officials and forensic nurses. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who stopped by the event, told The Post the goal was two-fold: To show kids there's a bright future in public safety, and to help bridge the gap between young people and law enforcement. 'They get to see the police in a different light,' Blakeman, a Republican, said. The goal seemed to be reached — with many students admitting the experience opened their eyes to possible career paths and changed their perspective of police. 'It was really nice to get together as a community of students and see that there is safety in the community we live in,' student Gabriela Gamez said. Another student, Takyia Wilder, said she was now intrigued to learn about the field of forensic nursing. The event was part of a broader push to expose students in underserved communities to real-world careers and give them a chance to engage directly with professionals — walking away with a better sense of what's possible post-graduation. 'We questioned, 'Why don't we have more diverse law enforcement?' Blakeman said. 'It's probably because they don't know the opportunities that are available.'
New York Post
19-05-2025
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Police chopper lands at Long Island high school as cops take over campus for career day
A Long Island high school was transformed into a scene straight out of a movie set Monday, complete with a makeshift police academy and dramatic chopper landing to mark First Responder Career Day. A Nassau County police helicopter theatrically touched down on Roosevelt High School's field as students crowded the landing zone — eagerly capturing the memorable moment on their phones. 'This has never happened before, we've never had a chopper land on our campus before,' said Dr. Shawn Wightman, the school district's superintendent. Advertisement 5 A Nassau County police helicopter theatrically lands on Roosevelt High School's field as students crowd the landing zone. Dennis A. Clark Cops quickly took over for the day. K-9 units joined the festivities, while mounted officers let kids pet their horses and answered questions about training and patrol work. 'It was a great opportunity for students to see what law enforcement and first responders do for a living and see … it as an option for a career,' Wightman said. Advertisement The event gave students a front-row seat to the criminal-justice field, with teens checking out everything from fingerprinting kits and emergency medical gear to forensic nursing tools. They were also introduced to the prospects of a career path beyond being a cop — including crime-scene analysts, probation officers, court officials and forensic nurses. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who stopped by the event, told The Post the goal was two-fold: To show kids there's a bright future in public safety, and to help bridge the gap between young people and law enforcement. 'They get to see the police in a different light,' Blakeman, a Republican, said. Advertisement 5 The event gave students a front-row seat to the criminal-justice field, with teens checking out everything from fingerprinting kits and emergency medical gear to forensic nursing tools. Dennis A. Clark 5 Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said the goal was to show kids there's a bright future in public safety, and to help bridge the gap between young people and law enforcement. Dennis A. Clark The goal seemed to be reached — with many students admitting the experience opened their eyes to possible career paths and changed their perspective of police. 'It was really nice to get together as a community of students and see that there is safety in the community we live in,' student Gabriela Gamez said. Advertisement Another student, Takyia Wilder, said she was now intrigued to learn about the field of forensic nursing. 5 Many students admitted the experience opened their eyes to possible career paths and changed their perspective of police. Dennis A. Clark 5 Students were also introduced to careers beyond being a cop — including crime-scene analysts, probation officers, court officials and forensic nurses. Dennis A. Clark The event was part of a broader push to expose students in underserved communities to real-world careers and give them a chance to engage directly with professionals — walking away with a better sense of what's possible post-graduation. 'We questioned, 'Why don't we have more diverse law enforcement?' Blakeman said. 'It's probably because they don't know the opportunities that are available.'
