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$700,000 and was last tapped to
address the state’s whooping
cough epidemic.
``How much I release depends
on that plan,’’ she said.
In March, Gregoire joined the
governors of Oregon and Califor-
A commercial crab fisherman in
attendance at the press conference
told the governor that one of his
vessels recently picked up 500
pounds of debris that was
wrapped together and reported it
to federal officials. He said fisher-
men like him are concerned about
the security of their fixed gear,
like crab pots.
``If there’s a significant amount
of debris, that gear can be swept
away,’’ said Larry Thevik, of
Ocean Shores, noting that such an
impact on fishermen would also
impact the local economy.
Gregoire promised him that his
concerns would be addressed in
the plan that is currently being
worked on by the state team.
Gregoire said that she expected
a draft from the team within the
next two weeks, and depending
on what they determine, she said
she’s willing to look at releasing
money from her emergency fund,
which currently has more than
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The Department of Health has
been testing any items that have
washed onshore for radioactive
activity. Last week officials said
they were testing samples taken
from a 20-foot boat that could be
debris from the Japanese tsunami.
Gregoire has joined with the
governors of Oregon and California
and the premier of British Columbia to
manage debris from the tsunami
nia and the premier of British
Columbia in announcing that they
would collaborate to manage
debris from the tsunami that
might wash up along the west
coast. Gregoire had already sepa-
rately signed a similar agreement
with B.C. Premier Christy Clark
in February.
The boat was found beached at
Cape Disappointment State Park
on Friday.
The Department of Ecology
will screen materials that could be
hazardous and is working with
local governments and volunteer
groups to pick up debris as need-
ed.
family members, and friends. His
death is a loss not only for you,
but also for our entire communi-
Board that it name a pavilion for
Otto and place a plaque stating
that the pavilion is offered: ``In
The governor said there’s no
reason to fear eating seafood or
visiting coastal beaches. Health
Secretary Mary Selecky says
monitoring has found no radiation
in salmon.
The state also is monitoring for
invasive species, but Gregoire
says she’s not aware of any arriv-
ing on tsunami debris.
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reached last month between the
city and Ann Zehm. It also called
for a payment of $1.67 million,
better training for police, and a
pavilion in a Spokane park to be
named in honor of Zehm.
At the same June 4 meeting, city
officials gave Zehm a check for
more than $700,000 _ represent-
ing the city’s portion of the mone-
tary part of the settlement. The
city’s insurance company will pay
the balance of the $1.67 million.
Condon’s letter said: ``I very
much regret, and I sincerely apol-
ogize for, the death of your son,
Otto. I understand that Otto was a
loving and supportive son who
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payment of $1.67 million — that was
reached last month between the city
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``I cannot change the past, but I
can ensure a better future. Since
Otto’s death, the City has commit-
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Memory of Otto Zehm.’’’
Police confronted Zehm in a
convenience store after two young
women reported he was behaving
erratically. The women erroneous-
ly reported that he may have taken
money from an ATM.
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Surveillance video in the store
showed that police officer Karl F.
Thompson Jr. rushed up to Zehm
and began beating him even
though Zehm was retreating.
Zehm was beaten with a baton and
Tasered. He was also hogtied and
sat on by officers until he lost con-
sciousness.
The civil case is separate from a
criminal case filed in federal court
by the Department of Justice over
Zehm’s death.
Thompson was convicted last
year in federal court of using
excessive force and lying to inves-
tigators in the case. But he has yet
to be sentenced and remains free
as his lawyers seek a new trial.
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Thursday – Friday June 21 – 22
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ROCK-N-ROLL MARATHON HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO.
60 exhibitors will offer free samples, showcase
the latest in running gear, sports apparel and
much more. Free admission and open to the
public. Thursday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.
– 7 p.m. Century Link Field Event Center.
Friday – Sunday June 22-24
Thursday June 21
PARKS HOST CELEBRATION FOR RENOVATION AT
ROANOKE STREET MINI PARK. Please come join us
from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Fairview Ave. E. and E.
Roanoke St. This is a great opportunity to see the
beautiful waterfront location. The event will
feature music and light appetizers generously
provided by Blue Ribbon Cooking & Culinary
Center.
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BOOK ON OVER TO WARREN G. MAGNUSON PARK:
FRIENDS OF THE SEATTLE PUBLIC MINI BOOK SALE.
The book sale is open to the public from 9 a.m. –
4 p.m. on Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday
and 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday. 7400 Sand Point
Way NE, Building 30 Workshop.
Saturday June 23
THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY HOST CHINESE
DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL.
The Seattle Public
Library will host a performance of song, dance
and poetry in celebration of the Dragon Boat
Festival from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the Central
Library, 1000 Fourth Ave, Level 1.
Friday – Sunday June 29 – July 1
EMERALD QUEEN CASINO’S TASTE OF TACOMA.
Admission is free: Join KMPS at The Emerald
Queen Casino’s Taste of Tacoma at Point
Defiance Park as they celebrate 27 years as
Tacoma’s Ultimate Family Festival. Friday –
Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. –
8:30 p.m.
Sunday July 1
GLOBAL HEALTH EXPERIENCE EXHIBIT. The exhibit
culminates in the Pathways to Global Health
Activity. There will be a tent filled with hands-on
activities and child friendly experiences. Free
admission, all day event. McCaw Hall, 321
Mercer St.