VIDEO: It’s been a troubling past week at Albert Davis Park in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood. Two people were shot at a homeless encampment on Thursday. Then Friday, a series of propane explosions led to a fire at the park, burning up a tree and several tents. The city of Seattle stated the fire department has responded to the park six times over the course of a single week.
- PUB DATE: 5/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIRO-TV CBS 7 Seattle

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday said all of the state's counties will remain in their current phase of the state's economic reopening plan and won't face more restrictions because new COVID cases are levelling off after a recent spike. The Democrat said there will be a two-week pause as the state continues to evaluate coronavirus activity in the state.
- PUB DATE: 5/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: US News

An Oak Harbor man died Tuesday night after crashing into a semi while speeding on a motorcycle on I-5 in Lakewood. According to Washington State Patrol, it happened about 11:45 p.m. on I-5 at New York Avenue. Troopers say 28-year-old Jacob Bullimore was driving a motorcycle, speeding and weaving in and out of lanes alongside another motorcycle that was doing the same.
- PUB DATE: 5/5/2021 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCPQ-TV Fox 13 Seattle

The Redding Fire Department will be fully staffed year-round for the first time ever, reports KRCR.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “For the first time in Redding Fire Department history, Engine 2 at Placer Street and Buenaventura Blvd is staffed with a permanent firefighter. In the past, this station has been staffed with just a captain and engineer. A seasonal or apprentice firefighter would staff the engine during fire season only. A Council approved request from Fire Chief Vanlandingham to restructure the personnel assigned to the apprentice firefighter/ vegetation management crew allowed this monumental staffing to happen at a zero cost to the taxpayers. Station 4 and 7 will be staffed in mid-June.”

The Glen Cove Fire Department’s former fire truck received a warm welcome from the Dublin Fire Brigade, reports Patch.com.

Dublin-based collector Liam Moore already owned two pumper trucks and wanted a ladder truck to add to his collection.

The fire department posted to Facebook, “The Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department celebrated the 32 year history of Ladder 5211 and commemorated her send off to Dublin, Ireland for her next chapter of charitable and 9/11 celebratory uses. Prior to her send off Ladder 5211 received a decal in the memory of 9/11 Fire Fighter Terry Farrel. We greatly appreciate those in attendance and the many jurisdictions that assisted in the police escort of Ladder 5211 to the Port Authority for her final voyage to Dublin.”