Emergency crews team up on vehicle recovery

At approximately 4 p.m. March 13, a vehicle was reported to have driven over a cliff on South Discovery Road. At least one occupant was ejected from the vehicle. The patient was transported to Jefferson International Airport via ambulance, then airlifted via helicopter to Harborview Medical Center.

Battalion Chief 13, Engine 6, Ladder 1, Medic 2, Engine 91, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, and the Coast Guard responded to the call. South Discovery Road, between Cape George Road and Adelma Beach Road, was shut down shortly after Battalion Chief 13’s arrival.

Naval Magazine Indian Island crews and EJFR executed an extended technical rescue over the bluff, with assistance from a Coast Guard helicopter.

Indian Island security training exercise scheduled

Naval Magazine Indian Island has rescheduled a security training exercise to Thursday, March 21, near Port Hadlock. Training activities will occur near the pier’s security barrier with boats on the water. The exercise scenario will include the use of blank ammunition, loud sirens and bright blue flashing lights. Announcements will be broadcasted from the base’s loudspeaker notification system.

Residents living in the communities surrounding Indian Island and installation personnel could notice increased noise levels and activities associated with training activities. The Navy conducts these types of security exercises at installations across the world to ensure readiness and verify response procedures.

For more information about Naval Magazine Indian Island, visit the installation’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NAVMAGIndianIsland.

Chimacum Creek Primary School hosts STEAM Night 

Staff and students at Chimacum Creek Primary School are gearing up to host an evening of exploration and discovery at their STEAM Night event, scheduled for March 20 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. This immersive experience offers students and families a smorgasbord of activities blending science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

“Our aim is to create an unforgettable evening where learning feels like play – because in these formative years, play is the cornerstone of education,” said Principal Sarah Walker.

Teachers will be on hand to guide young learners and their families through an array of interactive STEAM stations strategically set up across the campus.

From magnet tiles to Bee Bots, to captivating tales in the STEAM-themed library section, there’s a wide range of activities at this public event. Early childhood development takes center stage, with open-ended exploration designed to foster language development, critical thinking, and collaborative skills.

Chimacum Creek Primary School is located at 313 Ness’ Corner Rd, Port Hadlock-Irondale.

Learn more at https://ccp.csd49.org online.