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The Independent
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Independent
Huge tire flies off monster truck mid-show as shocked spectators watch on
A monster truck's huge tire flew off mid-performance in Washington state, dramatic video from Sunday (20 July) shows. The incident occurred during the Malicious Monster Truck Tour at Thunderbird Stadium in Bremerton. Footage shows the tire coming away from the vehicle as it jumped before rolling away and eventually landing in the parking lot. Event organisers said multiple cars were damaged. "The truck involved was running industry-standard wheel restraints. Fact is, there is no piece of metal in existence that will always stand up to the forces involved in monster truck competition. We were quickly in contact with both the Kitsap County Fair Board & a fencing company to collaborate on a plan of action to help reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future," they said.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
Video shows monster truck wheel fly off mid-performance, damaging multiple cars
A fan's video captured the moment a monster truck's massive tire flew off during a performance in Washington state. The incident occurred at the Malicious Monster Truck Tour, a three-day event at Thunderbird Stadium in Bremerton, Washington. Video shows a huge tire fly off a red, white and blue truck with "Veteran" emblazoned on its side as the vehicle jumped over a ridge. The tire bounced and rolled, eventually flying into the stadium's parking lot at the end of the track. No one was injured in the incident, but multiple parked cars were damaged, event organizers said. One car was directly hit by the tire and was crushed, local media reported. A second vehicle sustained damage as well. Event organizers said on social media that the truck involved was using "industry-standard wheel restraints." Monster truck tires can weigh between 800 and 900 pounds each, according to Popular Mechanics. "Fact is, there is no piece of metal in existence that will always stand up to the forces involved in monster truck competition," the organizers said in a statement. They said they contacted local officials and a fencing company to "collaborate on a plan of action to help reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future." Tyler Trinchini, who operates the Instagram page Monster Trucks Washington and shared video of the moment, told CBS News he has been to "plenty of monster truck shows" and had "never seen anything like this happen before." "Luckily, my car was not the one that was damaged," Trinchini said. "I'm just very thankful that no one was injured."
Fox News
2 days ago
- Fox News
Monster truck wheel detaches during show in Washington, destroying multiple cars in nearby parking lot
The "Malicious Monster Truck Tour" certainly lived up to its name during a show in Washington over the weekend. A vehicle parked outside Thunderbird Arena & Stadium in Bremerton was crushed on Sunday after a wheel flew off one of the monster trucks during the show. Video showed the wheel come off the truck before bouncing out of the arena into several parked cars. The tour released a statement confirming that no one was injured as a result of the incident, but that several cars had sustained damage. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON "Motorsports are unpredictable. The truck involved was running industry-standard wheel restraints. Fact is, there is no piece of metal in existence that will always stand up to the forces involved in monster truck competition. We were quickly in contact with both the Kitsap County Fair Board & a fencing company to collaborate on a plan of action to help reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future," the statement read. "Accidents happen, even unprecedented incidents such as this & we will always do everything we can to help further the safety of this great sport we all love." NO CHARGES FILED AFTER MONSTER TRUCK TOPPLES UTILITY POLES, INJURING SEVERAL AT MAINE FAIRGROUND The tour released a video on Facebook that showed another angle of the tire coming loose and launching outside the arena. There were no fans sitting in the path of the dislodged wheel. "Our backflip ramp Camera captured the most dramatic angle of the incident. We wanted to prove we are hiding from nothing & want to be as transparent & open about it as possible." CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP According to FOX 13, a 6-year-old boy tragically died in 2009 after being struck in the head by debris from a monster truck at a show at the Tacoma Dome in Washington. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X , and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter .
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Election 2025: North Kitsap's primary school board race features 2 with teaching past
Three candidates — Seth Hartmann, Debra Strawhun and Leighton Thomas — are listed on the primary ballot for the North Kitsap School Board District 1 position heading into the Aug. 5 election. Edward Wright, currently the District 1 director, is not running for re-election. Strawhun is a career educator who has taught locally (Bainbridge Island, North Kitsap) and who works as a contractor for Bremerton School District. Thomas, a former teacher and Wyoming Department of Education executive, currently works as an education consultant. Hartmann, an U.S. Army veteran and information technology officer, has taught multiple years at the university level. However, on July 10 Hartmann contacted the Kitsap Sun to say that he is no longer actively campaigning for the school board director position due to personal circumstances. His name will still appear on the August ballot, as the time to withdraw has passed. In the District 1 race, the two candidates who receive the most votes in next month's primary will advance to the general election in November. In the District 3 race, which only has two candidates, both Timothy Rovik and Miranda Smallwood will both advance to the general election. The Kitsap Sun asked board candidates to submit answers to a three-part questionnaire ahead of the election. Hartmann's answers will not be publish, at his request. Debra Strawhun Q: What do you feel you would bring to the school board if elected? A: I would bring experience, dedication to the education of children, and a desire to engage with the community. I have years of experience in education as an employee and as a parent. I have held a variety of positions during my career in PK-12 education. Most of those years I have served as a speech and language pathologist but also as a classroom teacher, teacher on special assignment, early childhood coordinator, advisor for regulatory guidance and compliance in special education law, representative on the executive board and bargaining team in the Bremerton Education Association. As a parent, while my three boys were in school, I was the PTA president at Poulsbo Elementary, a member of the Facility Advisory Committee and co-chair of the citizens group that spearheaded efforts to pass the bond that built Kingston High School. Q: Is there a particular reason you are motivated to serve? A: Multiple factors have come together to make this the right time to serve on the school board. I would like to give back to the community that has been so important in the lives of my family. North Kitsap School District gave my children the educational foundation they needed to attend college and develop a career of their choice. I retired from the Bremerton School District in 2021. I am now self-employed and work part time in Bremerton filling unmet needs in special education. I have the time. I have a long-standing interest in how schools operate. Over time I've seen what works well for students, families, teachers and the community. I've seen the swings in educational approaches, curriculum, testing and use of facilities. Those experiences can inform decision making. My program administrator credential helped my understanding of budgets, finances and strategies for making difficult decisions. Q: Discuss one or two issues within your school district you'd like to see the board address over the next couple years. A: Three issues come to mind. 1. Facilities. A replacement of Pearson Elementary needs to be a priority because of the health and safety concerns that must be addressed. I would support a bond to address that need. Listening sessions with voters and consultation with the facilities advisory committee would be needed to determine the level of support in the community and other building needs that should be addressed by a bond. A bond could be a hard sell in light of the failure of the 2024 bond and with declining enrollment in the district. If not a bond, levy dollars? 2. Support for students with social, emotional and behavioral needs. That would look like a counselor/interventionist with a specialty in behavior management at each school. All staff trained in trauma-informed instruction so environments can be created and triggers recognized before outbursts occur. A social emotional learning (SEL) program implemented school-wide. These supports would benefit individual students as well the entire school environment. 3. Expansion of the district's career pathways program. An increase in the number of career and technical education (CTE) offerings, the facilities to support the growth as well as possible expansion to middle school would benefit students and their families. Leighton Thomas Q: What do you feel you would bring to the school board if elected? A: If elected, I will bring commitment, broad experience and expertise, and a spirit of curiosity to the North Kitsap School Board. I care deeply about kids and have spent my career — and my free time — working to support them, whether through teaching, coaching youth running groups, or serving on local boards. I began my career in human capital strategy, helping organizations design policies and systems to meet their current and future workforce needs. In 2009, I made a career-switch to public education and became a classroom teacher. Since then, I've served in roles across the education system, including state-level leadership. I understand the complexities of public schools from multiple perspectives — and I bring empathy because I've lived those challenges. I also bring academic expertise: I hold a doctorate in education policy and leadership and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction. I've spent years both working in and alongside schools and studying how to make them better. But just as important as my experience is my mindset: I approach this work with curiosity and a commitment to listening. I believe in asking hard questions, engaging the community, and making decisions grounded in what's best for all of our students. Q: Is there a particular reason you are motivated to serve? A: I am motivated to serve because I believe North Kitsap Schools should be every family's first choice when choosing where to send their children to school. I have young children and plan to be part of this community for the long term. When I ask, 'Where can I help?' — the answer is always kids and schools. When I learned my district seat was open, it felt like a call to action. I am motivated to strengthen trust between the community and our school board. I've heard a consistent message: people want more transparency and more opportunities to be heard. I'm a connector by nature. If elected, I'll hold monthly listening sessions and stay rooted in community conversations as we shape the future of our schools, together. Q: Discuss one or two issues within your school district you'd like to see the board address over the next couple years. A: Our district is facing declining enrollment, and not just due to housing costs or birth rates. We need to stay curious about why some families are choosing other districts or leaving public education altogether. This trend has major implications for our funding, staffing, and long-term planning. Every student who leaves takes resources with them —but every student we bring back brings funding, energy, and opportunity. We need to ask: Why are families leaving/choosing other districts? What do they need to stay? The answers should shape how we respond. That means listening closely to students and educators, and taking meaningful action — both within our existing structures and through creative new options. That might mean expanding CTE programs or offering flexible, part-time options for homeschoolers. We should be looking at models that work in other districts, and exploring how to make them work for us too. North Kitsap has incredible strengths: excellent educators, stable finances, and an invested community. We are small enough to be nimble and bold enough to lead with innovation. I want to help build a future where families are proud to choose North Kitsap — and excited to stay. This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun: North Kitsap school board election features 2 teachers in primary Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Bremerton mayoral candidate sees his city's needs from the ground up
From "Professor Spaghetti" to a block party barbeque to talk about his campaign, Marwan Cameron wants to be sure his city is fed. Meals are just one thing the first-time mayoral candidate has made consistent in his service to neighbors and other residents since Cameron arrived in Bremerton 28 years ago. His Olympic College degree led to a master's in business management, and eventually job at the Navy's college office in the shipyard and as an OC instructor. That's where Cameron got the inspiration for an informal program to serve dinner to students struggling to balance life, class work and paying the bills, keeping them on campus with a hot meal in a room at the former library building. The moment became a revelation that turned into a "steps to success" program that encompassed counseling service, computer lab access and, of course, cheap lunches, and in a sense led Cameron to the decision earlier this year to run for the city's top office against two-term Mayor Greg Wheeler and City Councilman Jeff Coughlin. "Unless we do something radical and make changes, then we're going to have more of the same," Cameron said during an interview about his mayoral ambitions at his home on Broadway Avenue, not far from OC's campus. "The cost on the back end is people." Cameron has two top priorities as he campaigns: food security and transportation being accessible to all. The first stems from the involvement that began at the college; the second from his career in the service industry that developed after leaving the education world. Cameron has operated Gather Together Grown Together, a Bremerton-based nonprofit, since 2018. It's a transportation provider, essentially a low-cost taxi service, that contracts with 40 different agencies around Kitsap County to provide rides, mainly for low-income residents or others with multiple needs. Cameron said Gather Together Grow Together's service has expanded since its launch, and not only does the agency offer a lift, employees will also accompany a client through a court proceeding, help navigate child custody arrangements, or drop everything to drive someone to a detox clinic when they decide to get clean. His organization is driven to do so because of the limited nature of public transit, which in Kitsap currently can't accommodate workers on late-night shifts, or students. Pressed for an example, Cameron said he'd work with the business community to understand the needs of employees and employers, possibly mirroring how Kitsap Transit's worker-driver buses function as a partnership to provide transit for shipyard workers at a low cost and cut traffic congestion. "If I can't get there, I can't help myself and my family," Cameron said, echoing the conundrum he's often heard from working-class residents. "The greatest asset is time, not money." Cameron's other passion that has developed in recent years is evident when visiting his home studio. A large flat-screen monitor is perched on a wall, with multiple computers and audio equipment filling the room where he records his regular podcast and video show, "The Conduit." The podcast has featured guests from the community that Cameron will interview with a focus on a political or social issue. He also sees the forum at a public service platform, and offers time for leaders from the Spanish-speaking or Mam-speaking community to share information. Other shows have explained where severe weather shelters may be found, or offered time to Fil-Am groups to highlight their voices. The Conduit also live streams city council meetings or community town halls, drawing Cameron's interest to a Bremerton District 4 council race in 2023, where he finished behind Jane Rebelowski. "You name it, if you call, I'm there," Cameron said of his willingness to fill gaps in the media landscape with his skills and technical setup. "It's about being of service, filling a void." The Conduit was particularly active in 2024, as the city government continued debate about a potential camping ban to address encampments that grew around the downtown area, including one coined "Wheelerville" not far from Cameron's home. It was a debate that he was close to in terms of physical proximity, through Gather Together Grow Together's work transporting people in need to shelters, and his volunteerism with Rock the Block, a grassroots effort to meet the needs of homeless people by serving lunches or other direct service. "We're effective, and we get stuff done," Cameron said of Rock the Block, making a clear distinction from what he saw in the reaction from city government. Cameron was pointed in comments about the city's reaction to the issue, particularly the lack of response when Rock the Block complained about the prevalence of drug dealers preying on individuals living on the street. He said including those volunteers when potential shelter sites are discussed would be a way to empower neighborhoods and activate cooperation rather than fall back into a "NIMBY" debate, which pushes marginalized residents around. But Cameron said he also understands concerns in those neighborhoods, particularly their affordability. He said the cost of living in Bremerton has become the consistent theme he's heard while campaigning this summer, and as a member of the city's audit committee he holds the opinion that resources like city-owned property could be used to help spur development. And as a father to a teenage daughter, he knows how real the decisions made by the next leader may be. "Can she live here in four years?" The Kitsap Sun asked the following three questions of each candidate in Bremerton's mayoral primary. Answers are below. The Bremerton City Council is currently debating the effectiveness of the city Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program, which offers tax incentives for residential construction. Do you believe the MFTE has been effective in encouraging development and/or creating affordable housing in Bremerton? Would you support continuing the program as is, making changes to it or potentially pausing it? The Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program in Bremerton hasn't delivered on what the public was promised. It's helped developers build luxury apartments, but it hasn't meaningfully addressed our affordable housing crisis. Mayor Wheeler and some city council members, like Jeff Coughlin, continue to frame this as smart growth, but for whom? Growth without affordability just displaces our working-class families, elders, and young people. Developers have received tax breaks while the public gets little in return. Meanwhile, people who grew up here can't afford to live here anymore. I do not support continuing the MFTE in its current form. In fact, I don't believe developers should be receiving tax breaks at all — especially when the housing they build is out of reach for most Bremertonians. If we're going to offer tax incentives, they should go to residents who create truly affordable housing, like those building ADUs for low-income tenants. Any future version of this program must require real affordability — 100% of units, deeply below market rate. If we're giving up public dollars, those dollars must serve the public good — not pad developer profits. This isn't just a policy failure — it's a failure of priorities. As mayor, I'll make sure we put Bremerton residents first. The city enacted ordinances to crack down on public camping and encampments, in reaction to a growing issue with homelessness in recent years. No plan has yet been announced for a new emergency shelter in the city, despite more than a year of discussion and different sites being identified. How should the city play a role in assuring the availability of shelter beds in the future, and addressing the visible homelessness still observed in some areas of Bremerton? The city's response to homelessness has focused more on hiding the problem than solving it. Ordinances targeting public camping are enforced, but where were folks supposed to go? Predators openly sell drugs, and instead of action, we get finger-pointing between the mayor and city council. COVID exposed how deep our homelessness, addiction, and mental health crises run. Experts warned it would get worse — and they were right — but instead of planning ahead, our leadership prioritized everything else. We need a real investment — not another failed experiment like Wheelerville in Jeff Coughlin's district. As mayor, I'll prioritize public safety for all of our residents and work endlessly to slow and decrease homelessness through housing, shelters, transportation, healthcare access and utilizing and supporting all of our service providers, especially grassroots. I'll continue to work with nonprofits, churches, mental health providers, and housing advocates to build a full response: safe transitional housing, long-term options, mobile outreach, hygiene access, storage, and case management. It is unfathomable that residents, businesses and mostly the unhoused are suffering while mere blocks away, those who celebrate at Quincy Square. That is not America. That is not Bremerton. We need economic growth and prosperity for all of us. The Downtown Bremerton Association is currently surveying constituents to gather feedback and ideas to help fill vacant storefronts around the city. How would you, if elected mayor, encourage development with specific policies that would help businesses open and grow? The fact that the Downtown Bremerton Association is surveying the public to fill empty storefronts shows how disconnected our city leadership has been. We've seen tax breaks for developers and plenty of ribbon cuttings, but not enough support for the small businesses that keep Bremerton alive. Meanwhile, downtown and key corridors across the city sit half-empty, and rent is out of reach for local entrepreneurs trying to get started. As mayor, I'll push for policies that directly support our people. That starts with exploring creating a small business incubator that offers short-term leases, reduced rent in city-owned buildings, and startup grants. I'll work with landlords to allow temporary pop-ups in empty spaces and simplify the permitting process, which right now is a maze. New 'business' developments seeking tax incentives will be required to include affordable retail space for local businesses — not just chains or outside investors. If we want a vibrant economy, we need to invest in the people who are already here. The city should be a partner — not a barrier — to business growth. Under my leadership, Bremerton will finally put local business first. For more: Watch the League of Women Voters-Kitsap's interview with Marwan Cameron, part of its 2025 primary election coverage. This article originally appeared on Kitsap Sun: Bremerton candidate sees residents needs in mayoral campaign
