Lt. Paramedic Cody Scott Traber went above and beyond to help his fellow first responders during his 18 years of service in Spokane County Fire District 9. Matthew Vinci, the district’s fire chief, said Wednesday that he has come to learn the kind of “leader and person” Traber was. “He was known for his calm presence under pressure, his unwavering commitment to patient care and his willingness to mentor and train others,” Vinci said. “His dedication to the fire service, his passion for taking care of his team and his commitment to his wonderful family continue to live on through the men and women of Fire District 9, who honor his legacy every day.”

The Washington State Transportation Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to rename the bridge where Traber died in his honor. The Washington State Department of Transportation will erect signage reflecting the new name “as soon as possible,” according to the resolution adopted by the commission. “In the fire service, we hold a sacred commitment to never forget those who make the ultimate sacrifice,” Vinci said. “Naming this bridge in Cody’s honor ensures that that commitment is upheld in a meaningful and lasting way. Our Fire District will never forget Lt. Cody Traber.”

Traber was hired at the district months after Nathan Jeffries, now the assistant fire chief, and they formed an instant bond when “all eyes were on the two new hires.” Traber was known for trying to get his fellow firefighters to parties, days at the lake or to help with home or car repairs or for other occasions. “That is just who Cody was,” Jeffries said. “It speaks to his personal character and how he treated everyone. He wanted to help, and he cared about everyone around him.” Jeffries estimated that, as a drillmaster for the Rattlesnake Ridge Recruit School, Traber trained more than 700 volunteers, many of whom have gone on to serve as full-time firefighters throughout the state.

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Yakima police say they have made progress on public safety so far this year, reporting dozens of firearms taken off the streets and more than 160 arrests in recent months. The Yakima Police Department’s first-quarter public safety update also highlighted ongoing efforts to target drug activity and enhance community safety.

“We have YPD Police explorers. We’ve got the public safety update. We have a financial report and we go through various chapters of the municipal code,” City Manager Vicki Baker said. On the fire side, crews responded to more than 2,400 calls this year, including multiple major fires. Those included a deadly house fire in January and a restaurant fire that destroyed a building on North First Street.

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Raleigh's new Fire Station 3, opening April 27, features modern facilities and honors the Victor Company with public art.

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The La Conner Town Council approved purchasing a used ambulance to replace a broken one that is unrepairable.

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Newbury residents will vote on key items at the May 5 Town Meeting, including funding for public safety repairs and ambulance equipment.

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