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5 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Three hikers rescued from Pacific Crest Trail in two weeks
A Search and Rescue team from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island has been busy. They've had four rescue missions in two weeks – and three of them all took place on the Pacific Crest Trail. The most recent happened on August 10. They rescued a 54-year-old hiker who who was dehydrated and experiencing stroke-like symptoms. Crews got the alert in the afternoon and found him a few hours later, just before 7:30 p.m. They rushed him to St. Joseph's Hospital in Bellingham for treatment. On August 6, an 81-year-old man fell and broke his ankle while hiking near Glacier Peak in Snohomish County. Visibility that day made it tough for crews to get to him, but conditions cleared in the evening, and they were able to pull him to safety and rush him to Harborview Medical Center for treatment. On August 3, crews rescued a 20-year-old hiker from the Pacific Crest Trail after the young man fell ill with food poisoning. He couldn't keep food down for several days. He was flown to St. Joseph's Hospital for treatment. On July 27 crews rescued a 73-year-old woman who had fallen on a nighttime hike near Pear Lake and had multiple injuries. A group of hikers had found the injured woman in a very isolated and difficult to reach portion of the trail and called for help. The group kept their flashlights on, making it easier for the rescue crew to find her. They rushed her to Harborview Medical Center for treatment. Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Search and Rescue has conducted 26 missions this calendar year, which includes 3 MEDEVACs, 2 searches, and 21 rescues. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Snohomish County's homeless population drops for second straight year
This story was originally published on County leaders revealed the number of unhoused people in Snohomish dropped to just more than 1,100 this year. That's equivalent to a 1.8% decrease compared to last year, and an 11% decrease from 2023. The numbers came from the county's annual point-in-time count. 'The Point in Time Count is important to help us better understand homelessness in our county and the impact of local programs working to reduce homelessness,' Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers said in a press release. 'While there is still a lot of work to do, it is good news that this year's count is slightly lower than last year, marking a decrease for the second year in a row.' Point-in-time counts have been deemed a controversial method for measuring the amount of homelessness due to the methodology of the process — relying on volunteers to hand-count the number of people they observe living unsheltered on a single night, then calculating a rough estimate of people they believe they might have missed living in abandoned buildings. According to Snohomish County, the latest point-in-time count had 340 volunteers tallying the homeless population. Additional findings were that the number of people who were reportedly chronically homeless (homeless for at least 12 months over the past three years) decreased by 19%, while the number of homeless people in the age groups of 25–34 and 45–54 decreased by an average of 13%, The Everett Herald confirmed with the county. Despite the positive decrease in overall homeless populations across the county, local leaders are worried about losing key federal funding. The federal government awarded Snohomish County $16.7 million in grant funding for homelessness assistance, but only if the county complies with federal executive orders, including those related to immigration status, healthcare, and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Without it, the county estimated that approximately 500 people could lose permanent housing and end up back on the streets. In May, Snohomish County decided to join several other local governments, including both King and Pierce County, across the country in suing the Trump administration.
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Eerie sight captured on doorbell cam in hunt for vulnerable man with autism who's been missing since March
An eerie doorbell camera sighting has reignited hope in the search for an autistic man who has been missing since March. Jonathan Hoang, 21, vanished from his home in Arlington, Washington sparking a massive manhunt. Now footage recorded on June 23 has captured a young man resembling Jonathan walking through a residential neighborhood 44 miles away. 'We still haven't been able to grasp the reality of it,' Jonathan's father, Thao Hoang, told KOMO news. 'Every day we wake up and just wonder where we are and where Jonathan is.' Jonathan, who has the mental capacity of an 8 or 9-year-old, was last seen around 7:30 p.m. on March 30 at his family's home, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office. The Washington State Patrol designated him an endangered missing person. At the time, he was reportedly wearing a green polo shirt, khaki pants, and his mother's black slip-on shoes. He left without his cellphone or jacket, carrying only his iPad, which does not have cellular data. 'The investigator was frank with us,' said Thao Hoang. 'He said that if he's lost out here without his jacket, the window of survivability decreases every day.' His family said it is highly unusual for him to leave the house without letting someone know. 'Whenever he goes on walks, he'll come and ask if it's okay to go on a walk and we say that's fine, but he never leaves without saying something,' they told KOMO News. Although Jonathan is verbal and capable of holding a conversation, his family fears he may struggle to retain crucial information. 'We try to drill him with phone numbers and addresses and things like that, he'll remember short term but those details are not his strong point,' they said. Search and rescue teams from multiple counties scoured the area in the days following his disappearance, deploying drones, K-9 units, helicopters, and ground crews. But no trace of Jonathan was found. 'There's nothing that shows he walked to the woods, it shows him go up the steps and out to the road but that's his typical walking route,' the family said. 'The facts are very sketchy in that he was here late Sunday past 7:30 and then never seen again. The family is hopeful the man caught on camera last month may finally lead them to their son. They say the person not only resembles Jonathan, but shares his familiar mannerisms. 'Just looking at it, how he interacts, really resonates with us, and if we didn't know any better, if he's in front of a house and sees through our Ring video, we would say, "That's Jonathan outside,"' Thao Hoang added. The family is rallying volunteers to canvass the area and urging residents to check their surveillance cameras, and their backyards, sheds, and garages, for any sign of the missing man. 'He should respond to his name, so if you see someone that resembles Jonathan, you should call 911, you should approach him and ask, "Are you Jonathan?" and he should be able to self-identify,' his sister, Irene Fister said. She noted that Jonathan has a mole on his right forearm and two small moles on his face, distinct features that could help confirm his identity. The family is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to Jonathan's safe return. Local police have confirmed they're reviewing the footage and are working closely with the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office to follow up on any leads.
News.com.au
24-06-2025
- General
- News.com.au
Couple's home becomes ‘unsellable' over one feature
A US couple's huge, two hectare property has been deemed unsellable over one major issue. In an episode of Unsellable Houses, Bob and Karolyn were considering selling their home after 30 years. Real estate experts Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb were called in to help the pair prepare their home for the market. The home situated in Washington's Snohomish County boasted sweeping views and an entertaining space, however the twin sisters were surprised by one detail in the home — carpet in the bathroom. The TV personalities couldn't help but laugh when they pointed out the dated green carpet extended into the bathroom. 'And the green carpet is continuous,' the siblings said in unison. 'I mean, why would you end it at the doorway? No logical reason,' Lyndsay joked. It wasn't the only problem. The experts noticed a tripping hazard with a large step between the shower and bath, also the only tiled portion of the bathroom. 'A lot of tiles around the bath, you're losing a lot of space. It makes it feel tighter than it really is,' Lyndsay said. The outdated bathroom was a major obstacle for Bob and Karolyn selling their home. The couple decided to renovate, giving Leslie and Lyndsay a $76,000 budget. The twins removed the tiled shower, ripped up the carpet. They also installed underfloor heating as a solution to Bob's fear of getting cold feet. The brand-new bathroom featured a walk-in shower, freestanding bath, a stylish bamboo ladder to hang towels from, as well as a stool, plants and bath caddy with candles. Leslie and Lyndsay revealed the bathroom's transformation which left the couple stunned. 'This is so pretty!' Karolyn said. Leslie and Lyndsay estimated the renovation made a huge difference increasing the value of the couple's home from $3.06m to $3.22m. Sign up to the Herald Sun Weekly Real Estate Update. Click here to get the latest Victorian property market news delivered direct to your inbox.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Yahoo
Washington AG sues owners, operator for senior housing conditions
This story was originally published on Multifamily Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Multifamily Dive newsletter. Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown has filed a complaint against the owners and operator of five affordable senior housing properties in Snohomish County, Washington, alleging that the parties engaged in unfair and deceptive practices involving the price and quality of the units. According to a lawsuit filed in Snohomish County Superior Court on June 13, Folsom, California-based FPI Management and the property's owners marketed these apartment complexes as low-income units directed at tenants aged 55 and older. The properties — Vintage at Everett, Vintage at Mill Creek, Vintage at Sequim, Vintage at Tacoma and Cedar Pointe. Apartments advertised 'luxury' and 'resort-style' accommodations, according to the complaint, and offered amenities such as pools, fitness centers and computer rooms. However, the plaintiff alleges that FPI Management misrepresented the condition of the apartments to potential tenants, the availability and quality of amenities and the safety of the property. Over the course of several years, tenants had reported dirty apartments, broken appliances, leaks, mold and torn flooring in their units, according to the court filing. Some stated that they had been shown a model unit during the leasing process that was significantly nicer than the rented units. Other complaints included advertised amenities that were inoperable, permanently closed or did not exist at all, as well as security issues such as trespassing, theft and vandalism. The complaint also states that the defendants did not properly disclose that tenants' future rent increases could be calculated based on the area median income, in accordance with Low-Income Housing Tax Credit restrictions. This led many senior tenants living on fixed incomes to pay an unsustainable amount toward rent after increases, according to Brown. Difficult living conditions are an especially harmful situation for seniors, the lawsuit states, as they are less likely to move units than other tenants due to the physical and financial strain of moving. 'It's egregious to convince vulnerable populations they're getting quality living when in reality they are stuck with properties in disrepair that also end up costing more than they expected over time,' Brown said in the news release. FPI Management — ranked No. 6 on the National Multifamily Housing Council's Top 50 Managers list — operates all five of the properties named in the complaint. The company operates 165,000 apartment units in 23 states, about 45% of which are affordable, according to the lawsuit. It has a total of 87 properties in Washington in its portfolio. The seven ownership entities named in the complaint are associated with Newport Beach, California-based owner Vintage Housing and Agoura Hills, California-based owner Amcal. FPI Management and Vintage Housing did not respond to a request for comment from Multifamily Dive, and Amcal declined to comment. The attorney general seeks an injunction from the court preventing the defendants from continuing the alleged conduct, a civil penalty of $12,500 per violation of the Consumer Protection Act and an award to the state for the costs of litigation, according to the release. Recommended Reading Washington attorney general sues RealPage, 9 landlords Sign in to access your portfolio
