Channell earns WIAA award

Willapa Valley HS ninth grader Rilyn Channell earned an Athlete of the Week Award by the WIAA for Week 34, during the period from April 30 through May 6.

Below is what the WIAA posted on its website about Channell.

"Rilyn Channell of Pe Ell-Willapa Valley, helped the Titans sweep a twinbill from Raymond-South Bend for a share of the Pacific League championship May 2 with the winning hit, a 2-run double. On May 1 versus North Beach, Channell ripped 3 hits, including a home run and triple and drove in 4 runs. Channell, a ninth grader at Willapa Valley HS, is an Honor Roll student."

Local Schools lockdown on Thursday

Last Thursday The Raymond and South Bend Schools had a lock-in as a safety precaution to threatening phone calls to schools throughout SW Washington. The phone calls implied that a person with a rifle was seen on the school grounds. Some schools received reports of shots fired at a neighboring school.

Around 11:00 a.m., Raymond and South Bend schools locked their campuses down as a precautionary measure to protect the students and staff. During the lock-in the students remained indoors for meals and free periods. During this time no one was allowed to enter or exit the campuses.

This act was in response to phone calls that went out through multiple districts.

Willapa Valley did not lockdown their campus but kept a close eye on the situation.

Murder results in tampered evidence

Tampered Evidence?

What if a critical fact Sheriff Snaza has reported to the public about the killing of Aron Christenson and his dog Buzzo was fabricated? Dr. Brandy Fay, who first examined Buzzo at the request of the Sheriff's office, determined that Buzzo did not die of a gunshot wound. Dr. Fay reported to the Sheriff's Office that Buzzo had been stabbed to death.

Chief Morningstar placed on administrative leave

On Thursday, May 11, 2023, Roger Morningstar was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. Morningstar is the Chief of Police for Morton, Mossyrock and PeEll. Morningstar has had his share of controversy since taking over the police department in Morton, usually due to his political views and staff issues.

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