Frank Sumrall is the lead editor for MyNorthwest originally from the North Bay in California.
Sources shared an internal email with KIRO Newsradio from the head of the parks department to staff, relaying that Mayor Katie Wilson had not renewed his contract., the outlet learned that the city’s Parks and Recreation superintendent, AP Diaz, was often thousands of miles away — sometimes on the other side of the world — spending thousands in taxpayer dollars on work trips while working under former Mayor Bruce Harrell.
on Seattle Red 770 AM showed that Diaz undertook extensive international and out-of-state travel spanning France, Colombia, Mexico, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, and other international destinations, as well as cities across the United States. Individual trips routinely cost taxpayers, with some international travel exceeding $6,000. Tax dollars were not, however, always used. At the time, a spokesperson defended Diaz, saying he encouraged internal professional development and that the city’s parks system is consistently ranked among the best in the country. Mayor Katie Wilson’s office confirmed it will announce staff changes later today. KIRO Newsradio reached out to the mayor’s office for comment.that the mayor’s office is aware of the scope and cost of Diaz’s travel, viewing it as problematic. The source said Wilson and her team are currently meeting with department heads to determine who will remain in their roles, with Diaz’s travel history expected to factor into that decision. It’s unclear if Harrell personally knew about the extensive travel, but his administration approved the trips. The former mayor did not respond to a request for comment.Trump says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland in Davos address President Donald Trump insisted he won’t use force to acquire Greenland during an hour-long speech at the World Economic Forum.Washington may lower the legal BAC limit for driving from 0.08% to 0.05%, aiming to enhance road safety and reduce accidents.Washington attorney general files 50 lawsuits in 52 weeks against Trump administrationPresident Donald Trump joined Tuesday’s White House press briefing to mark the first anniversary of the start of his second term.Chrystal Ortega's tireless dedication recently earned her the WSECU Community Champions Award and a $1,000 grant to further the mission.When Shawn Tibbitts opened Tibbitts FernHill, he was just trying to survive. The small Tacoma restaurant has since earned culinary awards and praise.Wilcox Family Farms is continuing its cherished holiday tradition of giving back by donating nearly one million eggs to food banks across the South Sound region this season.Matthew Ballantyne has transformed that early awareness into action, embodying the organization's mission:"No Kid Sleeps On The Floor In Our Town."Discover Kitsap County’s creative soul: Where Nordic charm meets gothic gardens and ancient traditions thrive Kitsap County is full of wonderfully weird, authentically artsy, and unexpectedly magical corners that make visitors become locals and locals never want to leave.
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