MOLALLA, Ore. — A head-on crash on state Highway 211 left a man from Molalla, Ore., dead and two injured, including a resident of Chimacum, Wash.
The Oregon State Patrol said the crash happened at about 8 p.m. Saturday.
The preliminary investigation indicates Robert C. Lowe of Molalla was driving a 2007 Pontiac south on Highway 211.
The Pontiac crossed the center line and crashed head-on with a 1998 Honda Civic.
The Honda was occupied by 32-year-old driver Amanda Hartman of Eugene, Ore., and 39-year-old passenger Matthew Welch of Chimacum, Wash.
Lowe was pronounced deceased at the scene. Hartman was flown to Oregon Health & Science University Hospital with critical injuries. Welch was taken by ambulance to OSHU with serious injuries.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Ferry breaks down
SEATTLE — One of the state’s newest ferries, the Chimacum, is out of service due to a mechanical malfunction.
KOMO reports the breakdown leaves only one ferry operating on the busy Bremerton-Seattle route for the time being.
In a series of Twitter postings, Washington State Ferries said the Chimacum’s reduction gear broke early Monday. The reduction gear transfers power from the ferry’s engines to the propeller shaft.
The brand-new $134 million ferry entered service less than four months ago. It holds up to 144 cars and 1,500 passengers.
The breakdown leaves the Hyak as the only ferry on the Bremerton run.
Awareness month
Dove House Advocacy Services has been celebrating Domestic Violence Awareness Month with informational outreach tables at various locations in Jefferson County.
Booths will be available today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brinnon Food Bank, 151 Corey Lane, Brinnon; and Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 11 a.m. to
2 p.m. at the Quilcene Food Bank, 294952 U.S. Highway 101.
Other upcoming tables will be Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the Jefferson County Library, 620 Cedar Ave.; Monday, Oct. 23 at the Port Townsend Public Library, 1220 Lawrence St.; and Wednesday, Oct. 25 at the Port Townsend Food Bank, 1925 Blaine St. — all from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Those interested can drop by and say hello, learn about resouces and information, and share dialogue about how to end domestic violence in communities.
For more information, call 360-385-5291.
Kiwanis event
PORT ANGELES — The Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles will host a “Kiwanis Community Connections” meeting Thursday.
The public is invited to the informal discussion about local forms of volunteerism, projects and events, held from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Camp Fire Club House, 619 E. Fourth St.
The club hopes to engage with the public on the future plans for the club, and hear feedback from individuals, groups and organizations on what they are willing to participate in regarding service projects, volunteerism and social meetings, according to a news release.
The meeting will give helpful inputs for the generation of ideas, gathering of feedback and perspectives, and understanding of community sentiments, according to the release.
Light snacks and beverages will served.
For more information, call Darcey Beck at 360-461-4846 or visit www.facebook.com/kiwanisportangeles.
