Close
MyNorthwest
News
Opinion
Sports
Tools
Connect

Annie Poyner

Oct 1, 2019, 7:00 AM

...

She is a dedicated Cub Scout leader and the force behind the widely successful free tutoring program, Study Zone! Annie Poyner is committed to helping youth in our communities achieve academic success and gain leadership skills.

Annie has focused her career on providing tutoring support and volunteers her time to make Cub Scouts a positive and engaging experience for boys and girls in her neighborhood. From volunteering at her local elementary school, to her dedication to Cub Scouts, Annie commits her free time to ensuring kids are set up for success.

Because of her leadership, determination and care for local youth, KIRO Radio and WSECU are proud to honor Annie Poyner as a Hometown Hero for her selfless dedication to her community. If you know someone who invests in their hometown, nominate them to be our next Hometown Hero here.

train kills person puyallup...

Bill Kaczaraba

Train hits, kills person in Puyallup Wednesday morning

A person was hit and killed on the train tracks in Puyallup Wednesday morning, according to a report from authorities.

1 year ago

Work continues to shore up areas at Seacliff State Beach against further damage, Friday, Jan. 13, 2...

Associated Press

California gets more rain and snow, but dry days are ahead

LOS ANGELES (AP) — More rain and snow fell during the weekend in storm-battered California, making travel dangerous and prompting evacuation warnings over flooding concerns along a swollen river near Sacramento. Bands of gusty thunderstorms started Saturday in the north and spread south, with yet another atmospheric river storm following close behind Sunday, the National […]

1 year ago

Associated Press

A North Carolina man is charged with mailing an antisemitic threat to a Georgia rabbi

MACON, Ga. (AP) — A North Carolina man has been charged in federal federal court with mailing a threatening postcard to a Georgia rabbi who had been outspoken in supporting a new state law that defines antisemitism. Ariel Collazo Ramos of High Point, North Carolina, faces up to five years in prison if he is […]

52 minutes ago

Associated Press

Pennsylvania man convicted of kidnapping a woman, driving her to a Nevada desert and suffocating her

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A Pennsylvania man who authorities say killed his girlfriend in a Nevada desert has been convicted. A jury in U.S. District Court in Nevada on Wednesday found John Matthew Chapman, 44, guilty of one count of kidnapping resulting in death, court records show. He faces life in prison at a sentencing […]

1 hour ago

Associated Press

Alabama lawmakers approve legislation to ensure President Biden is on the November ballot

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers on Thursday gave final approval to legislation to ensure President Joe Biden will appear on the state’s November ballot, mirroring accommodations the state made four years ago for then-President Donald Trump. The House of Representatives voted 93-0 for the legislation. It now goes to Republican Gov. Kay Ivey for […]

2 hours ago

boeing whistleblower...

Frank Sumrall

Two whistleblowers against Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems dead within two months

A auditor-turned-whistleblower for the Boeing supplier Spirit Aerosystems died Tuesday after a two-week fight with an infection.

4 hours ago

Associated Press

Police in Fort Worth say four children are among six people wounded in a drive-by shooting

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Four children are among six people wounded in a drive-by shooting at a Fort Worth, Texas, apartment complex, according to police. The six were shot about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and five were taken to a hospital while one refused treatment, according to Officer Brad Perez of the Fort Worth Police […]

5 hours ago

Associated Press

Asian American Literature Festival that was canceled by the Smithsonian in 2023 to be revived

NEW YORK (AP) — A festival celebrating Asian American literary works that was suddenly canceled last year by the Smithsonian Institution is getting resurrected, organizers announced Thursday. The Asian American Literature Festival is making a return, the Asian American Literature Festival Collective said in a statement. It will take place Sept. 14-22 — but without […]

5 hours ago

Annie Poyner