PORT ANGELES — The U.S. Forest Service announced temporary closures of forest service recreation sites across Washington and Oregon on Wednesday in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus.
The forest service is aligning the efforts of governors in both states to remind citizens to stay home, stay safe and save lives.
Developed recreation sites, including trailheads, day use areas and campgrounds along with sno-parks are closing to protect staff and members of local communities.
The move follows closures of many of Olympic National Park’s prime attractions, Washington State Parks and Department of Natural Resources properties.
Stewart declares
SEATTLE — Washington freshman Isaiah Stewart declared for the NBA draft Wednesday after becoming a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season for the Huskies.
Stewart, a bruising 6-foot-9 forward, was named to the all-Pac-12 first team after averaging 16.6 points and 8.7 rebounds in the regular season, even while opposing defenses focused on stopping his interior game. Stewart also blocked 65 shots and averaged a team-high 32 minutes per game.
He is projected as a mid-to-late first-round pick in the June draft.
In a post on social media announcing his decision, Stewart wrote, “Thank you coach Hopkins for always believing in me. I can’t express enough gratitude for the coaching staff that invested in my future and prepared me for the next level.”
Even with Stewart’s stellar season, the Huskies finished in last place in the Pac-12 at 5-13 following the regular season. They swept the Arizona schools on the road to close out the regular season, but ended the Pac-12 campaign 1-9 in games decided by six points or less.
The Huskies lost to Arizona in the first-round of the Pac-12 tournament and finished the season 15-17 overall.
Stewart is the latest on a list of one-and-done players for Washington that includes Markelle Fultz, Dejounte Murray, Marquese Chriss, Tony Wroten and Spencer Hawes.
There could be another name added to that list since freshman Jaden McDaniels could declare for the draft as well. McDaniels is also projected to be a first-round pick.
Peninsula Daily News and The Associated Press
