Expect extra DUI patrols
If you choose to drive while impaired this holiday season, there are 120 police agencies around Washington committed to making sure you are arrested and successfully prosecuted.
The Washington Traffic Safety Commission is funding a significant number of local emphasis patrols, in which officers from the 120 agencies will work overtime to provide extra coverage at the hours when most DUI-related collisions occur.
“Keeping your families together and our roads safe is our first priority this holiday season,” said Traffic Safety Commission Director Darrin Grondel. “Reaching Zero fatalities requires your help, make the right choice, join the Target Zero Team. Drive sober, report a DUI, keep your eyes on the road, and buckle up. It’s your best defense against a DUI-driver.”
Among the 120 agencies out in force will be the Washington State Patrol, the King County Sheriff’s Office and municipal law enforcement agencies.
Students recognized for community service
Mercer Island High School celebrated 15 Islander students for their volunteer work for the first quarter of the 2014-2015 school term.
Student Activities/Organizations
• GOLD AWARDS:
Ben Elliot National Honor Society
Jonathan Costa King County Search & Rescue
Nelson Hayes Seattle Amigos, VOICE
Joseph Shin Franciscan Health System
Taylan Yuasa Seattle Buddhist Church, Troop 252
Nick Hanson Boy Scout Troop 457, Bridges, Band
Kaya Robertson Kelsey Creek Kickers, NCL, Wind Horses camp
Shaarika Kaul MI Indians, Shankara Eye Foundation, SVAW
Angela Zhu VA Hospital
Brooke Beherbaum Kelsey Creek Farm, NCL, MIB&GC
Matt Manner Global Visionaries, MIB&GC, Rustic Patways
Madison Nimmo MIYFS, VOICE, MI Marathon, KidsCorp
• SILVER AWARD:
Sungmin Na Bellevue Korean School
• BRONZE AWARDS:
Michelle You VOICE, Band
Christina Zhang VOICE, Jingle Bell run
