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BEVERLY - Emergency responders from both Kittitas and Grant County are on scene after a person fell off the Beverly Railroad Bridge rehabilitation project over the Columbia River. So, this event came about because some property owners in Ellensburg reached out to Mayor Nancy Lillquist really seeking to better understand, Kittitas County Water Resources Manager Arden Thomas said. 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As he eyes the future, Olson said he looks forward to seeing how the sheriffs office continues to develop and said he hopes the agency will become more professional than it has been in the past. Seattle Fire Department Deputy Chief Jay Schreckengost was found dead on Nov. 14 near Cliffdell, Washington, after going elk hunting on Nov. 2, the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office said. Communication assessments were also mailed February 21, 2023. Kittitas County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Thompson, 42, a Washington state native, leaves behind a wife and three children, Sheriff Ryan Dana said at a news conference Wednesday. Some searchers had found items they. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? While sheriff, Dana worked to expand the budget for the office by championing a 3/10ths tax levy, which passed and resulted in the addition of six deputies, a detective, clerk, technologist and four security officers being added to the force. Seattle Deputy Fire Chief Jay Schreckengost, 56, was found dead in the mountains near Cliffdell in Kittitas County on Sunday evening, just about a half-mile from the spot where his pickup truck was parked on Nov. 2, the day he went hunting. My wife and I are very active. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Suggest one. Grant County Sheriffs Office spokesperson Kyle Foreman says the person fell off the bridge and landed on an island in the Columbia River. Rescue efforts continued on Monday to save 37 people after part of a glacier broke off, releasing a torrent of water and debris that slammed into two hydroelectric plants on Sunday. The Vantage Highway Fire in Kittitas County has now burned 8,000 acres, according to the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office. He's already a familiar face to the residents he serves in his small rural town . In the avalanche slide area, troopers found the bodies of the three missing climbers buried in the snow. Authorities on Tuesday responded to a "road rage event." The Kittitas County Sheriffs Office told FOX 13 News that Jay Schreckengost, a Deputy Chief with the Seattle Fire Department, was hunting in a remote area of Kittitas-Cliffdell, near Yakima. Looking across at the avalanche that caught four skiers on February 1, 2021. We are hopeful for positive news that he will be found safe. YAKIMA, Wash. - A search crew with the Yakima and Kittitas county sheriffs offices are looking for a missing Seattle firefighter near Yakima. The county stretches east from Snoqualmie Pass to the Columbia River and south from Blewett Pass to just north of the Yakima/Selah area. According to deputies, his family came out to look for him and called the Yakima County Sheriff's Office. The Kittitas County Sheriff's Office launched a search and rescue operation on Monday and searched into the night. Our county is in good hands and is a safer place.. We will always remember you Jay, you are forever in our hearts.. The bridge, which was completed in 1909 and spans about a half-mile across the river, was damaged on the west end by a wildfire in 2014. They understand what to expect if something happens. Daily poll Should elementary school students have mandatory recess? Mandatory recess for elementary students approved over objections, Action team working to expand internet access across Kittitas County but requires funding to meet broadband goals, Ellensburg girls win state opener, Cle Elum-Roslyn boys out in OT, Kittitas County awards grant to help construct child care facility. Inlet Oakland Bay U.S. 101 SR 3 SR 108 SR 106 Jefferson County - northwest Kitsap County - northeast Pierce County - east/southeast Thurston County - southeast. The suspect was also fatally shot. The race is for a two-year unexpired term previously held by Gene Dana prior to his retirement. Did you encounter any technical issues? The Kittitas County sheriff's deputy killed in the line of duty Tuesday night was identified as Ryan Thompson, 42. At the workshop, residents can be expected to interact with staff from a variety of government agencies With the spring and summer event schedule coming together, the Kittitas County Lodging Tax Committee is making micro grants available to organizations that have plans to coordinate and produce events in Kittitas County. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. WSDOT plow crews have been working the lanes in tandem, clearing the snow as quickly as possible. Clayton Myers, Kittitas County sheriff (post primary) Ed Troyer, Pierce County sheriff (post primary) Kim Schrier (D) Local officials. 2. Kittitas County Sheriff Gene Dana announced his retirement in September. We have a Wind Chill Advisory through tomorrow morning at 9am. ELLENSBURG -- A former public records clerk for the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office has now had attempted murder added to the long list of charges against her. Kittitas County is grouped with counties with some of the highest COVID-19 rates in the state, yet Kittitas County has some of the lowest COVID-19 cases and . Kittitas County Fire Protection District #6 was founded on November 8th 1977. Containing text Issued dates between (mm/dd/yyyy) Invalid date format and (mm/dd/yyyy) Invalid date format Type of document Sheriff Gene Dana greets guests at his retirement celebration held at the armory Tuesday. Washington State Patrol are currently working to close eastbound I-90 due to a 30 car pileup near the town of Kittitas. Described as an avid outdoorsman, Schreckengost worked for the Seattle Fire Department for 36 years. Dana has over 45 years in law enforcement. Anyone who has any information they believe could help locate Chief Schreckengost is asked to call Kittcom, the unified Kittitas County emergency dispatch center, at 509-925-8534. International Women's Day events planned in the Yakima Valley, Live updates: Saturday's state tournament scores, Navarre caps career with 31 points, leads Zillah to fourth place, 50th straight win sends Ellensburg back to 2A title game, Troopers say suspect in Sunnyside crash that killed 2 children wasn't stopped earlier because of state pursuit law, The SunDome's first years of state basketball remain among the best, Yakima Union Gospel Mission sues state over sexual orientation hiring laws. Rescue workers looking for 171 people feared dead in Uttarakhand after glacier burst. It is located in the Public Safety Building in Ellensburg. Washington State Patrol Trooper Rick Johnson said a trooper in a patrol car was struck by two vehicles. Early search and rescue efforts, which included scouring sections of Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and the use of a U.S. military Chinook helicopter, were impeded by snow as crews attempted to maneuver through several square miles of extremely rugged terrain. I think its going to be great for public safety in our county.. Create a password that only you will remember. Search-and-rescue . A local legend in law enforcement decided it was time to retire the badge this year. King Countys growing popularity for outdoor recreational activities and a rising population in Kittitas County are contributing to an increase in vehicle collisions on the passes. To view our latest e-Edition, click the image on the left. Val Barschaw, Kittitas County Clerk 205 W 5th Ave Suite 210 Ellensburg, WA 98926 Phone: 509-962-7531 clerk@co.kittitas.wa.us Office Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Washington Annual Crime Report 2017 2017 Crime Statistics Offense Total 498 # of Cleared Offenses 136 Percent Cleared 27.3% Arrest Total 109 Adult Arrest Total 100 Juvenile arrest Total 9 For an application, go to the Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce website: kittitascountychamber.com/loans-and-grants A detour is in place via US-97 to SR-970. Dana, who was in his sixth term had . Seattle's Emerald City Comic Con is back! Prior to being elected sheriff, Dana served on the Washington State Patrol, beginning his storied career in 1974.