In a news release from the scientists said they might have created a new soil mixture that makes stormwater cleaner and safer for people and fish.

“Coho salmon dying from exposure to a toxic tire chemical just before they return to their spawning ground after their journey to the Pacific is not just a tragedy – it’s an urgent call to action,” John Taylor, Director of the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks said “Our scientists joined their peers to identify a promising solution to a lethal challenge, one that can contribute to the survival of a native salmon species.”

WLRD is working to confirm the story results. Scientists want to better understand the toxic chemical known as 6PPDQ. The chemical is found in all tire dust, which is washed from roads into waterways.

Soil produced excellent results in salmon survival

A recent laboratory study showed that nearly 100% of coho placed in unfiltered stormwater died, while all of the salmon placed in filtered stormwater survived. The soil mixture includes sand, coconut fiber, and biochar, a charcoal-like substance. The mixture removes pollutants and excess nutrients in the stormwater.

A full-scale pilot project is being conducted in Whatcom County, where scientists hope to confirm the soil mixture’s effectiveness in real-world conditions.

“It’s not every day that we get to say with certainty that we can solve such a complicated problem, but I feel hopeful about this one,” Josh Latterell, who leads King County’s Science Section in the Water and Land Resources Division, said in the release. “This issue isn’t unique to King County, but King County is uniquely positioned to do something about it and our researchers are building a whole toolkit of strategies that will make cleaner, safer water a reality.”

WLRD will continue to collect and analyze new data and explore strategic partnerships.

“I think if we keep up this momentum and investment, we can tackle the problem with aggressive source control and stormwater treatment,” said Chelsea Mitchell, a Senior Ecotoxicologist in the division’s Science Section. “Plus, the treatments that are effective for 6PPDQ also mitigate other toxic stormwater contaminants, so we can address many of these problems at the same time.”

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His supporters believe he was targeted due to his outspoken advocacy for farm worker rights, according to .

Juarez was ordered to be “removed to his home country (Mexico) by an immigration judge” in 2018. ICE said it arrested Juarez in Sedro-Woolley on March 25. As reported, Juarez was detained by officers while driving his partner to work at a tulip bulb farm in Mount Vernon.

Saldaña opposes using local, state resources for immigration enforcement

Saldaña emphasized that Washington state, through legislation like the has opposed using local and state resources for immigration enforcement. “This law was enacted to keep families together and protect community members like Lelo from being targeted solely based on their immigration status,” she stated in a news release.

Saldaña criticized federal policies that claim to target criminals but instead criminalize immigrants.

“We demand our state’s laws be respected and that those who preach law and order remember the existence of civil liberties and due process,” she added.

Edgar Franks, political director of remarked, “Alfredo has been one of the leaders in the farmworker movement around the nation and has been outspoken in defending workers and immigrants. We feel that his detention by ICE is a move to silence organizing for immigrant and farmworker rights. This is going to affect workers everywhere, immigrant or not.”

“Our union members grabbed bullhorns and traveled directly to the facility to protest this injustice,” Faye Guenther, president of UFCW Local 3000, said in Labor Notes. “We will continue to show up to worker-led actions as long as it takes.”

Juarez has been a key figure in organizing efforts, helping to establish new state standards for farm worker protections and advocating for better wages and working conditions.

Faye Guenther, president of UFCW Local 3000, also voiced her support in Labor Notes, saying, “Our union members grabbed bullhorns and traveled directly to the facility to protest this injustice. We will continue to show up to worker-led actions as long as it takes.”

The Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions Act furthers Republican-led efforts to reinforce reporting requirements for foreign funding, according to reporting in GOP lawmakers argued that some nations use financial ties to influence American colleges.

Baumgartner is the vice chair of the House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development.  He expressed concerns about foreign entities with potentially harmful intentions manipulating U.S. institutions for strategic purposes.

Dems argue foreign donations bill would burden colleges

Democrats against the bill argue that it would create an unmanageable burden for universities and hinder international cooperation. Baumgartner told the Spokesman-Review that he had not discussed the bill with Washington’s Democratic senators, Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell. Critics also point out that it relies on the Department of Education for enforcement at a time when President Donald Trump is working to dismantle the agency.

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Southwest Washington) was one of two Democrats who co-sponsored the bill this year. “I evaluate legislation on its merits, not the party that proposes it,” she told the Spokesman-Review. “I think this is something that matters to folks in my community, and it’s important to support the ideas, and not just the partisanship.”

Colleges and universities must report foreign gifts and contracts valued at $250,000 or more. The new bill lowers the number to $50,000 for most countries and to $0 for “countries and entities of concern” designated by the State Department.

“Being a member of Congress is a lot more than just voting on any single bill, but it is very special, and it’s been an incredible first three months,” Baumgartner said on the Capitol steps. “I was pleased to start with a very meaningful piece of legislation, and it was great that the committee chair and the rest of the conference and a good number of Democrats supported it and trusted me to carry this bill forward, and now it’s on to the next step.”

The bill now heads to the Senate.

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Some Republicans say the bill is simply a Democratic attempt to raise taxes higher than necessary to fund future initiatives.

Democrats estimate a $12 billion state budget shortfall over the next four years, while Republicans argue the gap is closer to $6.7 billion.

“This bill proposes an inflationary adjustment. It’s a significant adjustment, but inflation has been substantial over the last 15 years,” Sen. Marko Liias (D-Edmonds) said on the Senate floor. “It also charts a sustainable path forward.”

Hunting and fishing license hikes

The combination fishing package would rise from $45.50 to $62.79. The standard big game combination license, which includes tags for deer, elk, bear, and cougar, would increase from $85 to $117.30 for residents. There are discounts for seniors over 70.

Sen. Shelly Short (R-Addy) proposed removing a bill provision allowing the Fish and Wildlife Commission to add surcharges to the fees. “Those decisions ought to rest with the legislature,” Short said during the floor debate. “We’re a body of checks and balances.”

Liias agreed that the commission needs oversight but said the bill’s language limits surcharge authority to the legislature.

State economists estimate the bill could generate $19.6 million next year, even after accounting for an expected 11% decline in license sales.

Many Washingtonians, particularly in rural areas, depend on hunting and fishing to reduce food costs.

“A lot of people in my district are subsistence hunters. This is the meat they put in their freezers,” Short said. “Hunting and fishing are part of our custom and culture.”

The bill now moves to the Senate. If approved, the new rates would take effect in July.

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A person died after he was hit by a vehicle on northbound State Route 599 (SR 599) and East Marginal Way, authorities report.

the left lane remains blocked on northbound SR-599.

CLEARED: The collision on NB SR 599 just north of I-5 in Tukwila has cleared.

— WSDOT Traffic (@wsdot_traffic)

The pedestrian received treatment on the scene, according to a post by Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson, but the person died.

Authorities are asking drivers to avoid the area.

There are no details available regarding exactly what happened. The investigation is just beginning.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Chief United States District Judge Stanley Bastian also ordered Leonardo Daniel Martinez to serve five years of supervised release following his prison term.

The case comes from an incident on May 20, 2022, when Richland Police responded to a domestic disturbance involving Martinez. Despite being instructed to leave the premises, Martinez resisted and reportedly tried to assault an officer.

During his arrest, officers discovered he had a 9mm handgun. Martinez, who has a prior domestic violence conviction, was legally prohibited from possessing firearms.

“Domestic violence is a major contributor to firearm-related crimes in Eastern Washington, particularly in the Tri-Cities area,” stated Acting U.S. Attorney Richard Barker. “Offenders like Mr. Martinez, who possess large quantities of dangerous narcotics, pose a significant threat to our community.”

Fentanyl pills were found in a Pasco man’s car

A subsequent search of Martinez’s car revealed another handgun, 10,179 fentanyl pills, $72,354 in cash, a small amount of methamphetamine, a digital scale, and three cell phones.

“Martinez’s actions endangered many lives,” David Reames, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA Seattle Field Division, said. “His possession of enough fentanyl to potentially kill nearly 6,000 people, along with his violent behavior, underscores the importance of this conviction.”

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“The reality is that, when we take funding away from public health systems, the systems just do not have the capacity, because they’re chronically underfunded over the decades,” said Dr. Umair Shah, former Washington State health secretary, told .

The state’s Health Care Authority will also lose $34 million in funding. That money comes from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) said in a news release that the loss of the funds will cause “immediate harm for millions of real people and communities across America.” Murray said the cuts will make it more difficult for the state to address disease outbreaks.

Health department funds used to monitor diseases

The money being cut was used for disease monitoring, COVID vaccine efforts, and other respiratory viruses.

The nationwide grant cuts include $11.4 billion from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and approximately $1 billion from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Also on the chopping block? $1 billion in grants to the agency that provides federal funds to run . Most of the 988 line in Washington is funded by a 40-cent state tax on cellphone bills, and local nonprofits operate the call centers. The federal government provides infrastructure and money that help keep the program running.

Washington officials involved with the hotline say the state funding helps insulate the program, but it’s still unclear what will happen next.

But this is not where the cuts end.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will from his department. Half of the employees took federal buyouts, according to the Trump administration. The move reportedly saves the federal government $1.8 billion annually.

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“This is a resolution that essentially says that language matters,” Sen. Brian Lenney (R-Nampa) told . “It speaks to who we are as a nation. It binds us together as a people. It ties us to our history, our heroes, and our heritage.”

If passed, English would be mandated for use in “all public proceedings, public documents, public instruction, and any other public acts of any public institution in the state of Idaho,” except where federal law requires otherwise.

designated English as the country’s official language on March 1, 2025. Almost half of all states have a law or constitutional amendment that does the same thing.

According to the Sun and republished in the the legislature has approved  The Senate passed the resolution with a 30-5 vote, following the House’s 59-8 approval.

Dems were against English resolution

Most Democrats in the state legislature opposed the resolution, with the exception of Sen. James Ruchti (D-Pocatello) and Rep. John Gannon (D-Boise).

“It was just acknowledging what I believe is already taking place, which is English is the primary language we use here,” Ruchti told the Capital Sun.

The proposed amendment will be on the November 2026 general election ballot and requires a simple majority to pass. The ballot question will ask voters if they support amending the Idaho Constitution to make English the official state language and require its use in all public acts, except as required by federal law.

The state will spend up to $300,000 to pursue the amendment. However, other amendments or ballot initiatives could be presented as part of the cost.

Idaho Senate Minority Leader Melissa Wintrow (D-Boise) criticized the amendment, calling it a waste of taxpayer dollars.

“It’s pretty clear that English is our official language, and now we’re going to spend $300,000 to put it on the ballot — when we are struggling to pay the bills,” Wintrow said.

As part of the amendment process, state legislators will finalize arguments for and against the amendment to be distributed to voters through mailed pamphlets.

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WSU Police posted this message on Facebook:

Attention parents of student-athletes: We have received reports of a scam where individuals posing as members of a ‘police department’ or the NCAA are calling parents, claiming their child has been arrested. They then request bail money to keep the incident out of the press. THIS IS A SCAM! Do not send any money or provide personal information. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from fraud.

“Anytime we get a hint of one of these, we alert the public,” Dawn Daniels, Assistant chief of WSU Police, told MyNorthwest. “We’ve had students fall victim to various versions of these, and we try to prevent them whenever possible.”

WSU scammers often ask for pre-paid money cards

Daniels said the requests for money can run into the thousands of dollars.

“They ask for pre-paid money cards, which should be the first indication that this is a scam,” Daniels explained.

If students get one of these calls, they are asked to call WSU Police. Daniels also advises checking the and filing the information.

Daniels said her best advice is, “Don’t give information out over the phone.” She said to look up the supposed source of the call and check to see if the communication was legitimate.

Maybe the best advice of all: “If a scammer says they will give you money if you provide certain information, don’t do it. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” she said.

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“This bill underscores our commitment to the security and well-being of patrons and the broader community,” said Kettle, in “Persistent gun violence is unacceptable, and we must act strategically and meaningfully.” The move comes in response to ongoing violence in and around these late-night establishments.

The proposal, developed in collaboration with City Attorney Ann Davison and Mayor Bruce Harrell, follows multiple work sessions with stakeholders, including victims’ families, nightlife operators, and the SODO Business Improvement Area. The Finance and Administrative Services Department will manage enforcement, with fines starting at $1,000 for the first violation and escalating to $5,000.

Ordinance helps with public safety at bars open past 2 a.m.

“Gun violence at after-hours lounges has caused heartbreak for families in our city,” said Mayor Harrell in the release. “This legislation provides a tool to enhance nightlife safety and sets commonsense standards for late-night establishments. I’m grateful for the collaboration on this important legislation.”

City Attorney Davison added, “We all agree on reducing gun violence in Seattle. This legislation requires after-hours lounges to take common sense safety measures. We owe it to the victims to take action now.”

After-hour lounges, typically open between 2 and 6 a.m., have been linked to numerous shootings and homicides over the past decade. Notable incidents include the 2015 shooting of Donald “Donnie” Chin, the 2024 killing of Francisco Escatell, and the 2023 shooting that claimed three lives and injured six others.

The Public Safety Committee held its first hearing on the bill this week. A vote to refer the bill to the full Council could happen as early as April 8.

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As of March 8, Washington had 590 recorded cases of whooping cough this year, a sharp increase from just 80 cases last year. According to public health officials, the metro area has seen 111 cases since the beginning of the year.

Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a highly contagious disease. It starts with cold-like symptoms, including a runny nose, sneezing and mild cough. Within one to two weeks, severe coughing spells begin, often ending with a distinctive “whoop” as air is inhaled, Dr. Edward Leonard, a board-certified infectious disease specialist at  wrote on the

Whooping cough is spread through the air when a person with whooping cough sneezes or coughs and others breathe in that air. People can be contagious for at least two weeks after cough starts.

The wrote vaccines are the best way to protect yourself from whooping cough.

Type of Whooping Cough vaccines

Here are the vaccines as listed in the Overlake site:

For Children: Five doses of the DTaP vaccine are recommended by age six, starting at 2 months old. A Tdap booster is recommended at age 11 or 12.

For Adults: Get a Tdap vaccine if you have never received one. Get a booster dose of Td or Tdap every 10 years to maintain protection.

During Pregnancy: Pregnant individuals should get a Tdap vaccine between weeks 27 and 36 to pass protective antibodies to their baby.

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Constantine beat out over 60 other candidates, including four who are chief executives of other U.S. transit agencies. And the controversy is that Constantine appointed many members who participated in the decision-making process. The process was also panned for being too secretive.

According to the conflict-of-interest charges have been levied from several transit activist groups, including  and the 

Constantine appointment has ‘glaring’ conflict-of-interest

Three members of the Executive Committee tasked with selecting a new CEO were appointed to the Sound Transit board by Constantine.

“A majority of this committee has a glaring and obvious conflict of interest, when considering him for a job that pays over $600,000 per year. This further undermines public trust in the board and the agency which is especially troubling now as Sound Transit faces a long way to go to rebuilt trust on many facets,” David Scott of Seattle Subway told the committee. “If the board wants the community to trust the process, that trust will not be given lightly.”

And in a guest essay, two transit advocates argued Constantine had a “built-in advantage” by being selected by colleagues he chose.

Why does this matter? The Sound Transit board may be appointing someone without experience simply because they might feel like they “owe” him.

“We are concerned that the CEO of Sound Transit is an administrative leadership position, akin to the General Manager of Metro, not a political one,” said to the Sound Transit Board. “This experience does not align with the positions to which Dow has been elected and held.”

Constantine justified the process

Constantine responded to the controversy in the Seattle Times.

“First of all, the CEO selection process is supposed to be confidential. Obviously, that has not happened in this case, but the agency and its attorney have been clear that there is no conflict of interest, so long as one recuses oneself from the process, as I have done,” he explained to

Vice Chair Claudia Balducci, of Bellevue, defended her support of Constantine to . She explained that Constantine was qualified and knew the Sound Transit system. She argued “we would not benefit from somebody who had a steep learning curve.”

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Winters made his first court appearance by video from the jail on Monday. He was seen with a bandage on his left forearm. Because of the suspicion of mental health issues, Deputy Prosecutor Tyler Grandgeorge requested a $500,000 bail. Grandgeorge said that he believed Winters was a danger to society and himself.

The judge said that Winters must speak to a mental health professional before release. He is being held in on suspicion of first-degree assault.

Here’s what police say happened

Court documents show a resident of an apartment complex called 911 around 10 p.m. on March 20 to report that Winters was outside an apartment and had cut his arm. The caller said he had a towel over his arm and was attempting suicide. Kennewick firefighters and police were dispatched to the scene.

Officers fired at him after Winters allegedly lunged at them.

While being transported to the hospital, Winters began confessing to multiple murders, according to police. He told an officer and a paramedic that he had killed seven people in the past few years, they said. When Winters claimed he had murdered his 5-year-old daughter, police say they began investigating. They found the child safe with her grandparents, where she remains.

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In a report from Morgan Chojnacki recommends affordable options like tuna, chicken, and plant-based sources such as beans, seeds, and grains.

“I always advocate for beans. You can buy a can of beans for 89 cents,” she said. “There are three servings in a can, and you’re getting 8, 10, 15 grams of protein, depending on the bean.”

For breakfast, Chojnacki suggests alternatives to sugary cereals.

“Some of my favorite breakfast items are cottage cheese or yogurt with granola or nuts. I also really like oatmeal,” she added.

Chojnacki also offered ingredients that can add variety to your meals. Nontraditional sources like teff flour, used in Ethiopian dishes like injera, and lentils, which are high in both protein and fiber.

Your body needs protein

noted the importance of protein to stay healthy.

“Protein is also a critical part of the processes that fuel your energy and carry oxygen throughout your body in your blood. It also helps make antibodies that fight off infections and illnesses and helps keep cells healthy and create new ones. Plus, protein helps you feel full, so it’s often part of a healthy weight-loss plan,” the website outlined.

says, “The nutritional value of a protein is measured by the quantity of essential amino acids it contains.”

Chicken, beef, fish, and dairy products have large amounts of high-quality protein. Soy products, quinoa and the seed of a leafy green called amaranth also have large amounts of all of the essential amino acids. Beans, lentils, nuts and whole grains contain all of the essential amino acids, but may be low, according to Better Health.

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Appearing on “Seattle’s Morning News with Charlie Harger,” McKenna explained the unusual circumstances, noting that the administration expedited the flights to avoid compliance.

“The administration hurried up, got those planes in the air as fast as they could,” McKenna said. “There were two planes carrying alleged Venezuelan gang members, and the judge ordered them to turn around. The administration refused, citing national security concerns and questioning the legal effect of the judge’s oral order.”

The Department of Justice claimed the planes, already in international waters, were not subject to the judge’s directive. President Trump called for the judge’s impeachment, prompting a rare public rebuke from Chief Justice John Roberts.

McKenna says Trump is ignoring ‘checks and balances’

The controversy has raised questions about the power of district court judges to influence national policy. McKenna affirmed that judges have the authority to issue nationwide orders on immigration but emphasized the system of checks and balances that allows the administration to seek stays from higher courts. “If a judge issues an order on immigration, that’s national in scope because immigration is national,” he said.

“This situation tests the limits of executive compliance with judicial orders,” McKenna concluded, highlighting the constitutional balance of power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. “Under our Constitution, we have three co-equal branches of government: legislative, executive, and judiciary. The courts rely on the executive branch to carry out their orders. This is a real test, and it’s why the administration is at least putting up some legal arguments for why those planes did not have to be turned around.”

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According to a letter released by Ferguson’s office, Mike Webb, the governor’s chief strategy officer, stepped down.

“I deeply regret that the allegations of a hostile work environment have created an unhelpful distraction that impacts the team’s ability to do their work, as well as my ability to be effective in the near term,” Webb wrote.

‘Serious concerns’ about Ferguson’s office

The governor’s legislative director, Joyce Bruce, who also resigned recently, cited a toxic work environment allegedly created by Webb, according to those close to the situation, as reported by Officially, Bruce said in her resignation letter that it was in her “best professional and personal interest to step away.”

In his resignation letter, Webb defended himself, saying he “made every effort to treat colleagues with civility and to live up to the high standard that you personally set.”

He apologized to staff for ever falling short “of my best self.”

Sen. Yasmin Trudeau (D-Tacoma) told The Times she heard there were “serious concerns” about the governor’s office work environment with former campaign staffers complaining about “a hostile and toxic workplace culture.”

Fergson’s office told The Times it had not received any human resources complaints about Webb.

“This provides the governor a very good opportunity to have a reset with the Legislature,” Lt. Gov. Denny Heck, a Democrat, told the . “I hope and trust he’ll do so.”

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“Slothy reminds us that it’s crucial to slow down in work zones and in life,” WSDOT said in an online post. “But otherwise, let’s keep our 8-foot stuffed animals in their proper habitats: on a bed made for giants, not near our right of way. Leave the tree-dwelling to real sloths and keep your eyes on the road ahead.”

The trouble was that sloths are not native to the Pacific Northwest. Somehow, Slothy was still able to make it almost a year in the 90-foot tree. It took a 125-foot bucket truck to get him out of the tree.

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Sloth more of a distraction

WSDOT said Slothy may have become more of a distraction than a help.

“We’ve heard that drivers were slowing down to get a closer look or becoming distracted while trying to snap a picture,” WSDOT posted on Facebook.

With the sloth removal, WSDOT also reminded drivers that “trees are not for toys. Roadways are not zoos, and our highways are not native habit[ats] for sloths.”

It’s not clear how the legend of Slothy began, but its almost certain that many drivers will miss him on the way to the Canadian border.

More from MyNorthwest: Man accused of more than 20 bank robberies in King County arrested

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35-year-old Jonathan J. Moore pleaded guilty to third-degree assault in Thurston County Superior Court on Friday. He had initially been charged with child molestation, second-degree sexual misconduct with a minor, and communication with a minor for immoral purposes.

An Olympia student alleged that Moore groomed him while he attended Jefferson Middle School, where Moore taught, and later molested him at Capital High School. The student said Moore communicated with him through email, Skype,  and chat apps, and their relationship became sexual once he reached high school.

Olympia teacher says he’s not guilty of charges

“I do not believe that I am guilty of the offense I am pleading to because it is not factually consistent to the original charges alleged,” Moore said in a written statement to the court. “However, after consulting with my lawyer, I wish to plead guilty now to take advantage of the prosecutor’s recommendation.”

Moore’s plea allowed him to maintain his innocence while pleading guilty to an amended charge to avoid a potentially harsher outcome. The judge in the case followed the prosecutor’s recommendation and gave Moore a first-time offender waiver and credit for time served, avoiding prison.

Moore was also advised not to have contact with the victim for five years, complete a psychosexual evaluation, and follow any recommended treatment.

He was arrested by Olympia police in February 2023, about six months after an investigation into the student’s accusations began. Moore had no other criminal record.

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The incident happened on Saturday and the 61-year-old man told police he did not know why he was attacked.

“Yakima Police Detectives were able to locate security video in the area of the assault which corroborated the victim’s statement to police. The detectives were able to positively identify the suspect as a 35-year-old Yakima resident,” Yakima Police wrote in a statement.

But by the time police found the suspect, he was already dead.

What do Yakima Police believe happened to the suspect?

Chief Yakima County Deputy Coroner Marshall Slight identified the suspect as Raymond Jones, according to the Yakima Herald. He said preliminary tests revealed the presence of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, in his system. A sample has been sent for a full toxicology test.

According to court records. Jones’ last known address was the Yakima Union Gospel Mission. Jones had prior convictions for retail theft, bail jumping, violating a no-contact order, unlawful imprisonment, and multiple counts of second-degree burglary.

Yakima police closed their investigation after their sole suspect died. Details of how serious the injuries to the attacked man were not released.

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According to court documents, 34-year-old Zachary S. Kennedy was arrested on multiple drug-related charges after police say he sold a confidential informant drugs at the lab, which was housed in a rental near Yasuhara Middle School and Gonzaga Preparatory School. SCSO reports that the lab was designed to extract the and grow Psilocybin Mushrooms.

Detectives searched the residence on March 5, arresting Kennedy on suspicion of two counts of delivery of a controlled substance, the sheriff’s office stated in a news release.

“The Washington State Department of Ecology assisted with transporting and destroying multiple gallons of recovered hazardous waste,” SCSO said in a . “It was explained that during the manufacturing of DMT, a Naphtha layer is extracted and put in glass jars, which were then placed in the freezer for several days. This is extremely dangerous as Naphtha is a highly flammable and explosive liquid, similar to gasoline, and created a substantial likelihood of ‘imminent danger’ for anyone near the clandestine DMT lab.”

Released and rearrested

Police collected evidence, including large quantities of DMT, psilocybin mushrooms, multiple gallons of toxic waste, and firearms.

The Washington State Department of Ecology assisted in transporting and destroying the hazardous waste produced during the DMT manufacturing process.

On March 6, Kennedy was released on his own recognizance by Spokane County Superior Court Commissioner T. Rugel. But it wasn’t long before he was again in custody.

Police rearrested Kennedy on six additional felony charges, including four counts related to possession, delivery, and manufacturing of controlled substances, hazardous waste violations, and unlawful use of a building for drug purposes, according to The Spokesman-Review.

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