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CTV News
17-07-2025
- CTV News
Essentials for every summer adventure!
Ottawa Watch Cool off the right way with some great snack ideas and some summer essentials for your next camping trip.
Daily Mail
28-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Urgent search launched for missing hiker after he failed to arrive at a meeting spot near Nowra, NSW
An urgent search has been launched for a missing hiker after he failed to arrive at a meeting spot after he was dropped off for a camping trip. Christopher Moore, 38, was last seen on Twelve Mile Road at Jerrawangala, roughly 32km south of Nowra, about 10.30am on Wednesday. He had been dropped off for a camping trip and was due to be collected at the same place on Friday, NSW Police said. But Mr Moore never arrived at the meeting spot. South Coast police were notified and launched an investigation. Christopher is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 180cm tall, of thin build with short light brown hair, a beard and a moustache. He was last seen wearing khaki and black pants and a khaki hooded jumper. Mr Moore is believed to be in the Jerrawangala or Wandandian areas with officers and his family concerned for his welfare. A coordinated search was launched at 8am on Saturday involving South Coast Police, Police Rescue, and members of the SES and Rural Fire Service. Anyone with information has been urged to contact Nowra Police or Crime Stoppers.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Everett police save grade school's camping trip from cancellation
The Brief Olivia Park Elementary's fifth-grade camping trip at Camp Killoqua was saved by the Everett Police Department, which provided male chaperons to meet the required student-to-adult ratio. Officer Wade Wyrick and other Everett officers volunteered their time, allowing students to experience outdoor education and see law enforcement in a positive light. The camp offers unique experiences for students from a high-crime neighborhood, emphasizing community involvement and support from local police. STANWOOD, Wash. - Olivia Park Elementary School was on the brink of canceling its fifth-grade camping trip. That is until the Everett Police Department stepped up just in time to save it. "That's what we do — Everett Police. If we have to step up, we do it for the community and especially for the kids. I think every kid deserves to go to camp," said Wade Wyrick, an officer with Everett Police Department. The south Everett students are staying overnight at Camp Killoqua, located in Stanwood, as part of the school's three-day outdoor education program. The opportunity is funded through a state grant. What they're saying "The food is really good. Overall, I'm just glad to be here with my friends. I'm glad that most of them got to come," said Cecilia, a student attending the camp. "It is the talk of fifth grade from the time they get to school until now," said school counselor Stacy Goody. "It's an experience I wish every single kid in the entire world could get." The backstory The school almost did not get the experience. Goody said 2024 was their first time attending camp, and they did not have enough male chaperons to meet the required student-to-adult ratio. "Male chaperons have been very challenging. So, last year we were very close, up until the day before we left, very close to not being able to come," said Goody. In a panic, the school reached out to Everett PD, and police chief John DeRousse answered their call for chaperon help. However, for the 2025 trip, the school ran into the same problem. On the brink of canceling once again, this time four male Everett officers stepped in, including Wyrick. The officer even brought his own Killoqua stories. "All the kids deserve a chance to go to Camp Killoqua. I think it was a blast. I have great memories from it. And once I heard that they were going to have to cancel it, I thought, well, if I can help prevent that, then let's do it," said Wyrick. "I think it was really nice of them, even with their own time and all that, to come over here and help us so that we would get to have this experience as fifth graders," said Cecilia. It's a breath of fresh air for Cecilia and her classmates, much different from the halls of their school in a neighborhood that's high in crime. "Camp provides them with a lot of unique experiences that a lot of these kids have never had and are kind of hard to get normally," said Tristan Pearson, lead outdoor education instructor at Camp Killoqua. It's not just the outdoor experience the officers are helping the kids have by being their chaperon, it's also a chance for young people to see another side of their local law enforcement. "I think it's really important that the kids see us in a different light. I'm not wearing my uniform, I'm not wearing a badge. I'm just a guy," said Wyrick. "The fact that we stepped up and did something off duty shows that we want to be part of our community, not only behind the badge, but within the community to help out too." "Went above and beyond to make sure that he had guys who could be here for us," said Goody. "Very, very thankful for Everett PD because we would not be here without them. We would have had to cancel." The Source Information in this story comes from original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle reporter Franque Thompson. Travis Decker manhunt: 'Remote' areas of 5 WA counties told to lock doors Former Army squadmate shares insight into Travis Decker's military past Miles Hudson found guilty on 2 counts of reckless driving in Seattle Key figures from Bryan Kohberger's youth summoned to Idaho for student murders trial Rochester dog training facility owner accused of killing employee during video shoot To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Fox News
07-06-2025
- Fox News
Third teen death in national forest raises alarm as two high schoolers found shot during camping trip
High school students Pandora Kjolsrud and Evan Clark were found dead in a remote area of Arizona on May 27, marking the second and third teenagers found dead in Tonto National Forest since February. Kjolsrud, 18, and Clark, 17, were both found shot to death on May 27 near Mount Ord in the Tonto National Forest, north of Mesa, Arizona. A spokesperson for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office told Fox News Digital that the deaths are being investigated as homicides. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office said it's "actively" investigating the deaths, but didn't release additional details. According to Fox 10, the Arcadia High School students were on a camping trip when they were found shot to death. The remains of Emily Pike, 14, were found on Feb. 14 in Tonto National Park, 19 miles north of Globe, Arizona. She went missing from a group home in January, according to Fox 10, which reported her death was treated as a homicide. Her body was found dismembered more than 70 miles away from the group home she was reported missing from. No arrests have been made in connection with Pike's death. The FBI and several local law enforcement agencies are investigating her death. There has not been any connection made between the two cases, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. A GoFundme for Kjolsrud's family says the 18-year-old "had a vivacious personality with an infectious smile that brought joy to so many." "She was a beautiful human being and a bright light in this world who loved every single person she met and had a unique ability to make every person feel special," the GoFundme stated. In a message attached to a fundraiser, Sandra Malibu Sweeney, Clark's mother, said that he "wasn't a typical teenager." "He was funny, bright, kind and entrepreneurial. He was an old soul who was sensitive and loving. Evan wrote me letters, the last of which he gave me on Mother's Day that was so touching it made me both laugh and cry. He was special. He deserved a long life." A community member who spoke with Fox 10 said she wants answers about Kjolsrud and Clark's deaths. "It's really scary that it's just so close to home and then their family. That's the next thing you think about. It's like, what are they going through? What happened to them? Are they going to get answers?" one community member said.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Community concerned after 2 Arcadia High School students were shot near Mount Ord
The Brief Two Arcadia High School students, Pandora Jewels-Rude and Evan Clark, were found shot to death in the Tonto National Forest. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is investigating the murders, which occurred during a camping trip near Mount Ord. Authorities have not stated if there is a threat to public safety, raising concerns within the Arcadia community. PHOENIX - New developments have emerged after two Valley teens were found dead following a weekend camping trip. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office now says the two teens were shot to death, and the community is responding to the murders. What we know Arcadia High School teenagers, 18-year-old Pandora Jewels-Rude and 17-year-old Evan Clark, were found shot to death in the Tonto National Forest on the morning of May 27. "At this time, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are being treated as suspicious," stated Sgt. Joaquin Enriquez. What they're saying "Who? Why? What? When?" asked one community member. "Tragic thing that happened, obviously. We got to find out who did it. That's the main thing." The Arcadia community is searching for answers after Pandora Jewels-Rude and Evan Clark were found dead near Mount Ord in the Tonto National Forest. Five days into summer break, the two victims were found shot to death. "It's really scary that it's just so close to home and then their family. That's the next thing you think about. It's like, what are they going through? What happened to them? Are they going to get answers?" a community member asked. "It's shocking and really sad," another said. "It's unbelievable. Very distressing. Very distressing, because they're so young, their lives haven't even begun yet," a third added. Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies are now "conducting a comprehensive and meticulous investigation." FOX 10 has asked the Sheriff's Office if there is a concern for public safety in that area. They could not answer, saying it interferes with the investigation. "If there's something going on in the area. I'm here with my child. I'd like to know if we're safe," a community member stated. "I'm really concerned, very concerned," another said. "Obviously respecting the people's families and not get into those personal details, but I would want to know how we can all be safe," a resident commented. "It really makes me worry because I have nieces and nephews that age that something could happen to them," another person said. What we don't know No suspect information has been released. What you can do The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is asking people to come forward with any information, no matter how small, hoping they can bring answers and justice to these victims and their families. If anyone was near Mount Ord in the Tonto National Forest over Memorial Day weekend, you are asked to call MCSO at 602-876-TIPS, where you can remain anonymous.
