Interstate Equities Corporation has acquired The Marina at Martha Lake a 124-unit garden-style community in Bothell CBRE’s Mark Washington, Kyle Yamamoto, and Eli Hanacek brokered the transaction. The deal was closed with all cash, and IEC is exploring a GSE loan with the CBRE debt team of Jesse Weber the multifamily property was purchased from Security Properties “This community by Martha Lake in the Bothell submarket is ideal in that it will be supported by the nearby Innovation Triangle that includes large employers in tech The Marina at Martha Lake sits on 6.42 acres and has a mix of one- The community has modern amenities including a pool It is conveniently located minutes away from the Mill Creek Town Center and a half-hour commute to Bellevue and Downtown Seattle Interstate Equities Corporation (IEC) is an institutional fund manager that invests in and transforms California apartment communities on behalf of endowments IEC has navigated multiple investment cycles investing in more than 120 apartment communities over the past 40 years with this investment thesis Utilizing repositioning strategies via its integrated property management platform IEC secures and generates value for its long-term partners The firm credits strong relationships and an academic data-driven approach to investment and property management as the core of the consistent results it delivers to investors after striking a telephone pole in a small SUV and crashing upside down into Sunset Lake in Oak Bluffs were rescued by first responders late Thursday night was pinned underneath the vehicle on the lake bottom but police officers and firefighters were able to free him Another was submerged underwater in the back of the car and also extricated by police All three passengers were taken to Martha’s Vineyard Hospital and one was airlifted to Boston in critical condition Oak Bluffs Police Chief Jonathan Searle told The Times late Friday afternoon that she was in stable condition Searle said it took the heroics of first responders to make the rescue noting that they waded through icy water and thick mud to pull the victims to safety “I can’t be prouder of the officers,” Searle said adding that they jumped into the cold water in full uniform The incident took place shortly before midnight on Thursday According to a statement from Oak Bluffs Police an officer near Our Market heard the crash and responded to the scene coming across a vehicle on its hood in the lake the officer alerted EMS and located a 31-year-old female on the shoreline and a 35-year-old male in the water The male’s feet were trapped under the vehicle but he was able to breath He told officers that his mother was unconscious in the back of the car Responding officers initially could not reach the unconscious female by the vehicle’s rear doors but officers were eventually able to extricate the female through the rear tailgate Police say that she was brought to shore where the officers observed that she had no pulse and was not breathing They began lifesaving measures including CPR until t Oak Bluffs EMS arrive worked to extricate the man from under the car Oak Bluffs Fire Chief Nelson Wirtz said that firefighters used two-by-ten wooden planks laid on the bed of the lake to give a firm footing before using hydraulic tools to pry the vehicle up enough to be able to extricate the victim Police state that following the rescue attempt the 31-year-old female was determined to be the operator and suffered minor injuries The 35-year-old male passenger was treated for minor injuries as well; both remain hospitalized on the Island as of Friday afternoon who is the mother of the operator and male passenger was air lifted to Brigham and Women’s Hospital where she remains in critical but stable condition as of Friday afternoon The operator and passengers were coming from an establishment in Edgartown to Tisbury in a 2023 BMW X5 M series SUV Police determined through an initial investigation that excessive speed and alcohol were contributing factors to the crash and they anticipate that criminal charges will be filed against the operator Oak Bluffs police thanked the Fire and EMS Departments and Massachusetts State Police for their support and assistance “Kudos to the professionalism of the Oak Bluffs Police Department and Fire Department They did some really fast work to get these people out,” Wirtz said “I can’t sing the praises of the police department enough.” Chief Searle said that there will be some local awards coming for the officers involved possibly awards coming from off-Island as well The MV Times comment policy requires first and last name for all comments Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application South Carolina passed away after a short but aggressive battle with cancer in Atlanta Devoted father to Alex Nicholas Lake (Elise) Doting grandfather to Adelaide Skelly Lake Loving brother to James Alex Lake (Tammy) and John Alex Lake (Kara) Preceded in death by mother Stella Katherine Lake and father Alex James Lake Nick was the first person in his family to attend college and he worked diligently to pay for his education Nick graduated from the University of Minnesota where he later earned a Masters of Business Administration He began his career at Procter & Gamble in the sales division then moved to The Nielsen Company where he held many roles including Vice President of Global Service Vice President of New Business Development and Vice President of Client Service-Beverage Alcohol As a valued thought leader and executive in the beer industry Nick joined Heineken USA as Senior Director of Category Management then became Vice President of Commercial Strategy for Andrews Distributing Faith and family defined Nick’s life brought him peace and allowed him to be laser locked on his priorities at a meeting while they were both working at Procter & Gamble and they knew before the week-long meeting was over that they would marry and their 36-year marriage embodied the deepest love devotion and companionship one could ever hope to experience Throughout their marriage they called Omaha with Martha’s help he fully embraced and adopted southern weather Nick and Martha lived a legendary life of adventure “The Team,” was his true pride and joy and he impressed upon them the value of focusing on faith and family He had a unique bond with each of his three children and over the years coached many of their sports teams helped on several Boy Scout camping trips and danced at lots of Daddy Daughter dances and packed and unpacked countless boxes as his children moved across the country he enjoyed fishing and playing golf with Alex attending country music concerts with Madilene and spending more hours with horses at barns across the South with Bethany than he could have ever imagined He was his children’s first call for sage counsel when it came to life and career advice and he often responded with one of his many iconic one-liners such as “It’s just a math problem,” “If I gave you $1M dollars could you figure it out?” or “ Remember to work the plan.” His servant leadership and wisdom were a gift to not only his family Madilene’s and Bethany’s friends who viewed him as a role model and father-figure.  Nick wholeheartedly welcomed Alex’s wife and was thrilled to be “Papou” to “The Cutest Kids in America,” Alex’s daughters Adelaide and the custom doll cradles and water table he lovingly built them Despite a career that was marked by countless hours on planes Nick’s priorities of faith and family never wavered He was active in their church and found comfort and fellowship in the small groups in which he was a part Nick was a passionate golfer and loved to be on the golf course with his friends but his most cherished golf partner was his son Alex his ultimate favorite pastime was simply spending time at their cherished lake house on Lake Hartwell Each year the 4th of July weekend was one of the Lake family’s favorite times together His family is so grateful that he was able to experience the perfect joy of being all together during that special holiday this year Treasured times at the lake always involved him cooking breakfast drinking coffee while chatting with the family and captaining a sunset cocktail cruise with Martha by his side and loved ones filling his trusty yellow ski boat His recent retirement allowed for many incredible moments like these Nick and Martha’s shared goal in life was to raise a loving family and during his final moments Nick remarked he was the most blessed person in the world and that they fully achieved their goal His faith in Jesus Christ was strong and continued to grow even during his final days.  A celebration of life will be held on Saturday at Johns Island Presbyterian Church located at 2550 Bohicket Road A reception will be held following the service for all out of town guests and family.  Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Nearly two dozen lakes in Eastern Washington will soon reopen for trout fishing, says the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife which officially open on the first of March ice may still cover some lakes; WDFW advises checking ice conditions carefully to ensure maximal safety Notable fishing spots include Quincy and Burke lakes in Grant County where surveys unearthed large rainbow trout Other lakes of possible interest include Martha and Upper Caliche The lakes offer good fishing for 11- to 13-inch rainbow trout with the opportunity to catch trout up to 20 inches The north section of Martha Lake is usually ice-free with plenty of shoreline space Both are open for bank fishing only and the ponds often warm early providing good early spring fishing opportunities Amber and Medical lakes are managed under selective gear rules Anglers must follow selective gear rules in certain areas. They can find detailed fishing information on WDFW’s website. Fishing licenses and parking passes are required for anglers, and further regulations can be checked via the Washington Sport Fishing Rules or the Fish Washington® app Click here for more information Explore abundant rainbow trout fishing opportunities at reopened Eastern Washington lakes like Quincy and Burke for a thrilling angling experience.\nRead More Nearly two dozen lakes in Eastern Washington will soon reopen for trout fishing, says the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Anglers must follow selective gear rules in certain areas. They can find detailed fishing information on WDFW’s website. Fishing licenses and parking passes are required for anglers, and further regulations can be checked via the Washington Sport Fishing Rules or the Fish Washington® app Click here for more information OLYMPIA – Nearly two dozen Eastern Washington lakes open March 1 for trout fishing Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today Many of these lakes offer excellent late-winter fishing opportunities for rainbow trout Depending on the severity of late winter weather, lakes east of the Cascade Crest may still be iced over. WDFW does not monitor ice conditions, so it’s wise to stay off the ice if you don't know it is safe. Find advice about ice fishing and safety in WDFW’s recent blog early March can be a great time to fish Eastern Washington’s lakes,” said Steve Caromile WDFW statewide inland fish program manager and it’s important to check thickness before stepping out Taking precautions can make for both a safe and successful trip.” These quiet lakes can provide good fishing for trout in the 12- to 14-inch range Martha and Upper Caliche lakes near George in Grant County are both popular March 1 destinations Pampa Pond in Whitman County opens March 1 for rainbow trout fishing. Fish Hook Pond in Walla Walla County is open year-round The greater Spokane region has several March 1 openers including Liberty, Amber, Downs, and Medical lakes In Lincoln County, Coffeepot Lake also opens March 1 with selective gear rules in effect Anglers can visit WDFW’s lowland lakes webpage to search by lake, county, or species for fishing information. Weekly stocking reports are posted on the fish stocking webpage Before heading out, check the Washington Sport Fishing Rules or the Fish Washington® app for details on regulations. The emergency rules webpage shares rule updates affecting fisheries The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities Tatu City now attracts some two-thirds of foreign investment into Kenya Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today there are no recent results for popular commented articles Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Lynnwood High School was briefly placed in a lockdown Wednesday morning after a student drove into the school parking lot with parts of an assault rifle in her car according to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office The 16-year-old girl was arrested and the lockdown was lifted around 9:45 a.m Snohomish County sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a road rage incident involving a firearm on North Road in the Martha Lake area The caller said a female had pulled a firearm out while driving and then pulled into the high school parking lot Deputies detained the 16-year-old and the high school was placed in a lockdown while they investigated deputies found what appeared to be parts of an assault rifle on the floorboard of the car The suspect’s car and backpack were impounded as evidence and will be searched pending the approval of a search warrant The Sheriff’s Office said there is no continuing danger to students and staff Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser A 60-year-old woman is in critical condition after the SUV she was in hit a telephone pole Thursday night and careened into Sunset Lake in Oak Bluffs Police responded to the lake at about 11:45 p.m Thursday after a 31-year-old woman crashed the car Oak Bluffs police said in a statement Friday.  The woman was out of the car when officers arrived and a 35-year-old man who was a passenger in the SUV was in the water The man’s feet were trapped under the vehicle and he told officers that his mother was unconscious and stuck in the back of the vehicle Police said they waded into the near freezing water and thick mud to cut away the airbags and enter the vehicle Police were able to bring the woman ashore and found she was not breathing and had no pulse Police administered CPR until ambulance crews arrived All three occupants were taken to Martha’s Vineyard Hospital The 31-year old driver and the man suffered minor injuries and remained at the hospital Friday afternoon.  The mother was airlifted to Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston The family was driving from an establishment in Edgartown en route to a home in Tisbury when they crashed the SUV Police say the initial investigation indicates speeding and alcohol were contributing factors The investigation into the crash is ongoing and charges are expected to be filed against the driver Subscribe or become a Friend of the Vineyard Gazette and receive our free newsletters and free and discounted tickets to Gazette events along with our award-winning news and photography Kaylee Harnen, a 31-year-old from Pennsylvania, and the driver of a car that first responders found flipped on its hood in Sunset Lake in December was arraigned at the Edgartown District Court on Monday including negligent operation of a motor vehicle She was accompanied in court by her brother Monday’s arraignment follows a dramatic rescue by Oak Bluffs Police and emergency personnel at the end of last year Police reported that the vehicle crashed into a utility pole before landing upside-down in Sunset Lake A member of the family was pinned underneath the vehicle on the lake bottom and another was submerged underwater in the back of the car Island defense attorney Robb Moriarty said Harnen’s mother — who was unresponsive when first responders arrived at the scene of the December crash and was airlifted to Brigham and Women’s Hospital — “is doing well.” The family also thanked first responders on Monday Harnen is thankful for the heroic actions of the Oak Bluffs Police Department and the Oak Bluffs EMS that saved her mother’s life,” said Moriarty after Monday’s arraignment “We look forward to resolving this case appropriately.”  Harnen was released on personal recognizance on Monday and is scheduled to appear in the Edgartown District Court for a pretrial hearing on May 19 — A massive tree damaged four mobile homes in Lynnwood and displaced 16 people Saturday South County Fire (SCF) said the tree crushed portions of three mobile homes and undermined a fourth Fire crews said high winds brought down the conifer Saturday afternoon before 3 p.m at the Martha Lake Mobile Home Park at 415 Lakeview Road One home sustained major damage and destroyed a bedroom wall completely All three are now exposed to the elements and covered with tarps Ivette Perez told KOMO News she was home with her 4 children and a niece when they heard a loud explosion and saw the tree limbs puncture right through their roof and into the ceiling of their kid's bedroom "Thank goodness it wasn't at night otherwise it would have been bad," said Perez they didn't want to come back to the house The Red Cross and SCF's Support 7 are offering assistance to the families displaced but Perez said she and her family are continuing to stay at their damaged home The mother of four said it's especially difficult to think about the next steps because this is the second tragedy to hit their Lynnwood home a fire gutted their home and damaged three others Perez said 80% of their home was damaged by fire and they were just nearing the end of those repairs and remodeling "It's very stressful we are recovering from one thing and now another one It's never going to end," Perez said She said her husband rushed home when a neighbor called to tell him he witnessed the tree topple onto his roof Most of the fallen tree has been removed and cut into rounds with piles of debris including plywood The tree's massive root ball is now exposed SCF said it undermined one of the homes and left the concrete sidewalk around it in pieces KOMO News reached out to the manager at the Martha Lake Mobile Home Park who said she couldn't comment "My heart goes out to these people it's sad," said Dick Kasperson who lives on Martha Lake He and his wife live on Martha Lake and heard about the fallen tree and came to see for themselves Monday morning big white caps were forming on Martha Lake over about a two hour period Kasperson said he checked the winds at Paine Field and they were clocking in at 40 knots "When we get the winds out of the south and that's what that was there is really no protection here Click to display full size or right-click to save to your device OLYMPIA – More than two dozen Eastern Washington lakes open March 1 for trout fishing the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) fishery managers announced today “Early spring is a great time to get out fishing at some of our east side lakes,” said Steve Caromile WDFW statewide inland fish program manager. “It has been a warmer than normal winter and looks like we may have an early spring The March 1 opener is a great chance to get out of the house with friends and family and spend some time fishing.” Depending upon the severity of late winter weather some lakes east of the Cascade Crest may still be iced over although warmer weather conditions should provide some trout fishing opportunities Ice conditions aren’t monitored by WDFW so before heading out the door it’s wise to stay off the ice if you don't know it is safe Martha and Upper Caliche lakes near George in Grant County are popular March 1 choices and expect good fishing for 10- to 14-inch rainbow trout The north section of Martha Lake is usually ice free with plenty of shoreline space and where most of the trout will be concentrated Other Grant County waters part of the March 1 openers are Dry Falls, Lenice, Lenore, Cascade, North Potholes Reserve, and Nunnally lakes Pampa Pond in Whitman County opens March 1 for rainbow trout fishing. Fish Hook Pond in Walla Walla County is open year-round Both are open for bank fishing only and the ponds warm early providing early spring opportunities Within the Quincy Lakes Unit of the Columbia Basin Wildlife Area there are many walk-in lakes including Dusty, Cliff, Crystal, and Cup These lakes can provide not only good fishing for trout in the 12- to 14-inch range with some up to 20 inches A relatively warm winter should have some parts of the lake ice free Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov Request translations or interpretation EVERETT, Wash. -- The 19-year-old man arrested after he reportedly raped a woman at a party as she was dying of a drug overdose was charged with crimes Friday in Snohomish County District Court Brian Roberto Varela of Martha Lake is charged with first-degree manslaughter second-degree rape and controlled substance homicide Snohomish County Superior Court documents say Varela never tried to help the victim after she overdosed and instead took photos of her as she lay dying and texted them out to some friends with the caption "LOL I think she od’d Varela reportedly used her thumb to unlock her cell phone and sent out a message to fool the victim's family into thinking that she had run away and was still alive court records say he bragged to a friend that "she died having sex with me." Family and friends of the teen who died held a candlelight vigil along the shore of Silver Lake More than a hundred people turned out to comfort each other “She was an amazing person and I don't think anybody here would ever forget her special soul,” said Dallas Conroy “She wanted to be more than what she grew up with." The victim’s mother also attended the vigil and said her last conversation with her daughter still rings in her ears detectives began investigating the case Tuesday when Varela's co-worker went to police and said he wanted to report a murder Detectives then interviewed the man who resides at the home where the party took place who confirmed much of what the co-worker had said and claimed that he had urged Varela to call 911 and report the death Investigators later served a search warrant at the home where the party had taken place and found the victim's body Varela told investigators that he planned to bury the victim's body by packing it with onions to minimize the odor Charges must be filed in Snohomish County Superior Court by Feb This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience Learn more about our use of your data by reading our Privacy Policy a biochemistry & molecular biology and neuroscience double major Morocco has opened my eyes to a completely new way of viewing the world whilst learning about the cultural and historical background environments and foods and I am very grateful to have been able to experience it.  Travelling has been the highlight of this semester as I got to go explore everything from the dunes in the Sahara Desert to the vibrancy of Marrakech and the stunning sights of Chefchaouen amongst many others and the pastries that were served during Ramadan It was not easy being immersed in a culture that is so different from everything I had been exposed to before and there were moments when the experience became overwhelming I was taken aback by all the different cultural norms and customs and found myself feeling out of place at the beginning the most challenging aspect of my experience was the language barrier as people outside the university were difficult to communicate with Luckily,  I met new friends here who have helped me navigate these obstacles and gain confidence in being here I would definitely recommend studying abroad in Morocco Illinois 60045 847-234-3100 Admissions: 847-735-5000 They are also looking for new tenants to take over the lake/park House The current tenants are moving out because they and their kids are done getting guns drawn on them Should honestly station or House a ex cop there to open and close it and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Website Design by Blaser Consulting Martha Lake, Wash. -- A family of four escaped a two-alarm fire near Lynnwood early Friday morning after the mother heard a loud bang and evacuated the home. The fire started about 1:40 a.m. in the 17000 block of 13th Avenue West in Martha Lake, with flames shooting through the roof when firefighters arrived. A couple and their two young children were not hurt by the fire, which firefighters had to attack from the outside because conditions were too dangerous for them to enter the house. Snohomish County Fire crews said the home was undergoing a remodel. One dog made it out safely. Three dogs died in the fire. Fire investigators believe the fire was accidental and started in the attic. The house is a total loss, and damage will exceed $200,000 Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. Martha Lake schools locked down after fleeing motorist crashesby KOMO Staff - Two Snohomish County schools were locked down Wednesday morning after a suspect sped away from a traffic stop and crashed The driver was wanted on a couple of outstanding warrants Wednesday when a sheriff's deputy pulled over a vehicle for a traffic stop in Martha Lake said a Snohomish County Sheriff's Office spokesperson The deputy made initial contact with the driver of the vehicle but when the deputy returned to his motorcycle The driver swerved around a truck and crashed into a passenger vehicle in the oncoming lane near Larch Way and 178th Street Martha Lake Elementary School and Alderwood Middle School were placed on modified lockdown as a precaution while deputies searched for the suspect with a K-9 police dog A man and woman in the other vehicle were injured and taken by ambulance to the hospital Larch Way remained closed at the scene for about four hours Note: An earlier version of this story said there was a police pursuit before the crash but that information turned out to be incorrect Martha Lillian Armistead McHale left us on Friday but lived for a time in New Orleans when her older brothers were in medical school Byrd High School in Shreveport with honors and then graduated from Newcomb College “Bob” McHale and moved to Lake Charles where Bob served in the U.S Martha taught at Dolby Elementary School and worked for what was then known as the Louisiana State Welfare Department Martha was a born social worker and found the good in all people She was generous with her time and active in Lake Charles with her children’s schools and activities Martha served as President of the Enterprise Club and enjoyed being part of the Krewe of Mystique Martha was also active in politics and worked hard for candidates and causes she believed in Martha supported the Lake Charles Ballet Society and Lake Charles Civic Symphony and played a significant hands-on role in restoring the Arcade Theatre in downtown Lake Charles She was heartbroken when the Arcade was lost in a fire in 1985 Always looking to serve others in a deeper way Martha proudly obtained a nursing degree from McNeese while her children were in high school and went on to work as a Registered Nurse primarily assisting seniors in care facilities Martha was a caring and loving friend to many she and close friend Sue Watson spent a great deal of time together including having weekly Friday lunches Sue and their good friend Sue Vaughn presided as senior members of an extraordinarily diverse and interesting book club Martha loved being with her grandchildren and had the good fortune to live with her son Michael and grandchildren Mac and Jack in Lake Charles Martha played a huge role in Mac and Jack’s young lives Martha loved animals and the Houston Astros after initially supporting the Houston Colt 45(s) California where she was a regular at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club even becoming well versed in the sport of sumo wrestling while spending time in Japan Martha was preceded in death by her husband William Wilchia Armistead and Lillian Willis Armistead; maternal grandparents co-founder of Willis-Knighton Hospitals in Shreveport and Martha Elizabeth Taylor Willis; paternal grandparents William Wilchia Armistead and Rachel Theus Armistead (Cabin Pointe Plantation Michael McHale of Lake Charles grandchildren; Madeline Mac and Jack McHale and Julian Feder and great grandchildren and the staff of Grand Cove who assisted Martha in her last days A Celebration of her life will be scheduled at a later date memorial contributions may be made to the McNeese Foundation in Martha’s name for the College of Nursing Scholarship Memorial donations may be made by a check made payable to the McNeese Foundation and mailed to Box 91989 LA 70609 or online at https://mcneesefoundation.org/giving-form/    This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page — There was a large police response overnight near Martha Lake after several 911 calls were made regarding a possible shooting which was reported in the 200 block of 164th Street SE The Snohomish County Sheriff's Office said Monday afternoon that deputies discovered two males at the location with gunshot wounds Both of the victims were taken to the hospital and are expected to recover No other details were provided surrounding the circumstances of the shooting Martha McKay was found murdered inside her family's mansion on Horseshoe Lake by the same man who killed her mother and cousin After news of a missing paddleboarder on Martha's Vineyard surfaced on Monday a body was found and identified as the chef for former President Barack Obama and his family.  Massachusetts police said the body was recovered from Edgartown Great Road and was identified as 45-year-old Tafari Campbell of Dumfries The IRS will largely eliminate showing up to businesses and residences unannounced LEARN MORE Campbell was an employee of the Obamas and had been visiting Martha's Vineyard when he died The Obamas were not at their home at the time.  he was a talented sous chef at the White House — creative and passionate about food extraordinarily kind person who made all of our lives a little brighter." when we were getting ready to leave the White House Today we join everyone who knew and loved Tafari — especially his wife Sherise and their twin boys Xavier and Savin — in grieving the loss of a truly wonderful man." CBS Boston reported that Campbell was seen struggling while in Edgartown Great Pond on Sunday night.  Divers along with flight and boat crews responded to the scene to join in search and recovery efforts Campbell's body was recovered on Monday morning from the lake about 100 feet from the shore A man convicted in one of the most infamous murders in recent Mid-South history appears to have killed the daughter of one of his original victims Martha McKay — a member of the influential Snowden family that once owned the Peabody hotel — was found dead late Wednesday morning at her home the historic Snowden House at Horseshoe Lake The suspect in the killing is Travis Santay Lewis according to Crittenden County Sheriff Mike Allen Lewis was 17 when he pleaded guilty to the 1996 Horseshoe Lake murders of McKay's mother a popular Memphis blues/rock guitarist.  He had been charged as an adult in connection with the 1996 murders "Deputies today responded to an alarm at the historical Snowden House in Horseshoe Lake," Allen said in a statement. "Two deputies that arrived found an open back door and upon clearing the house located a possible suspect who jumped from an upstairs window and ran to a vehicle that he drove across the yard and got stuck in the yard "The suspect then jumped from the car and ran and jumped into the lake He was observed going under the water and never came back up." rescue teams from the sheriff's department and Arkansas Game and Fish used sonar equipment to locate and recover the body of Lewis "the body of a female was found deceased inside the house." Allen identified the woman as Martha McKay Allen said the state medical examiner will determine the cause of death. Neighbors reported that deputies told them McKay — who was in her mid-60s — had been stabbed the Snowden House is located several houses away from the Sally McKay home where McKay Located about 35 miles southwest of Memphis Horseshoe Lake is notable for its many upscale and vacation homes and has long been a popular gathering place for Memphis artists The Snowden House was perhaps the lake's most impressive property functioning in recent years as a bed-and-breakfast and as "Memphis' Premiere Wedding Venue," according to its website elegant" and "luxurious," with "architectural details" that include a "grand marble-floored entrance with a sweeping staircase," an antique crystal chandelier and a Carrara marble fireplace, all of which are "heirlooms from one of the original family homes in Memphis." Many items were moved from Ashlar Hall on Central Avenue a castle-like structure built in 1896 by Brinkley Snowden "Snowden" is among the most prominent names in regional and local history as evidenced by the presence of Midtown's Snowden Avenue and Snowden School Martha McKay was the granddaughter of Grace Snowden and Robert Snowden a business investor and real estate developer who once bought and sold The Peabody Hotel "within hours," as reported by The Commercial Appeal.  In a 2015 interview titled "The Lady of the Lake," Martha McKay told Memphis magazine that growing up on Horseshoe Lake had been "just wonderful." with the big house and servants," she said The property also served as a location for the 1994 movie adaptation of the John Grisham murder mystery Wednesday's events will open wounds that may still feel fresh to Memphians who remember the 1996 murders which resonated around the world because of the cult fame of Baker A distinctive guitarist with an original style honed in the presence of one of his mentors Baker had been a key member from the 1960s until his death of such influential Memphis bands as Moloch and Mud Boy & the Neutrons Lewis — who lived at Horseshoe Lake and whose parents lived on Snowden-owned property — pleaded guilty to the two murders on April 7 the day his Circuit Court trial was about to begin in Marion He was sentenced to 28 1/2 years. "The families felt it would be traumatic to go through a trial," the deputy prosecutor told The Commercial Appeal at the time This work, Old Hickory Lake’s Martha Gallatin Boat Ramp closed for repairs, by Leon Roberts, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright A boy plunged through the ice crust on Martha Lake Tuesday night and died after he became trapped under the surface A teenage boy who plunged through a crust of ice on Martha Lake Tuesday night died after becoming trapped beneath the surface the latest weather-related death since the December windstorm that claimed 13 lives a student at Mountlake Terrace High School Though warmer-than-expected temperatures overnight made for safer driving conditions for this morning’s commute the changing weather likely played a role in the boy’s death since the ice on the partially frozen-over lake was only three-quarters of an inch thick at its thickest point A second boy was rescued from the frigid water Snohomish County rescue crews were called to the east side of Martha Lake at about 9:20 p.m when neighbors reported hearing screams for help coming from out on the ice Snohomish County Fire District 1 spokeswoman Leslie Hynes said They quickly determined that three teens had been out on the ice One boy was able to walk off the ice before firefighters arrived and another teen was rescued by a neighbor who paddled out to him in a canoe and pulled him from the water was being treated at Providence Everett Medical Center James was found about two hours after the initial 911 call Rescuers used oars and sharp poles from a fire truck to break through the ice A diver with the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office pulled the boy from the water The youngster was pronounced dead at the hospital Darkness and icy roads made getting to the boys a challenge who didn’t know what the teens were doing on the ice “It sounds like people have been walking out here,” she said but it’s really not a safe thing to do.” But even though the State Patrol was bracing for another wicked commute this morning fishtailing cars and a slew of collisions had not materialized thanks to warming temperatures Tuesday afternoon and overnight There are still some icy spots in outlying areas particularly on side streets or county roads piddley accidents here and there but it was nothing like yesterday morning,” Merill said today “Certainly the warmer weather yesterday helped We’re seeing this stuff dissipate pretty quickly around the county.” The fact state Department of Transportation workers had time to plow roads and apply de-icer before Tuesday’s morning commute made driving much less treacherous than the snow that arrived last week during the evening commute there were 227 crashes on King County freeways and highways it was 34 degrees in Everett and main roads were wet and bare though outlying roads could still be icy in spots “I haven’t heard of any problems,” Rudeen said early today when snowfall and near-freezing temperatures combined for a miserable morning commute but no significant accumulations of snow are in the forecast for the rest of this week Daytime highs for the remainder of the week are expected to hover near or above 40 degrees temperatures are expected to return to normal with lows in the low to mid 30s and highs in the mid to upper 40s “The good thing is that the lows won’t be below freezing for most areas for a while,” weather-service meteorologist Johnny Burg said temperatures will get warm enough that we’ll start seeing a good deal of snow melt.” Though there is a chance of rain for the next several days “there are no major weather systems headed our way,” said Dustin Guy That’s good news to people like Barbara Sauerbrey who was beginning to feel a little shell-shocked with the recent spate of snow and bone-chilling temperatures Sauerbrey did not dare venture out of her home in the hilly Woodridge neighborhood of Bellevue She would have had to drive uphill and then down a more treacherous slope to get out “It’s just too risky,” she said Tuesday The retiree has stayed home almost exclusively since the snow started to fall Jan though she ventured out for some errands Monday She admits to having little faith in her snow-driving abilities but I recognize my shortcomings,” said Sauerbrey president of the Woodridge Community Association This week’s snowfall prompted several area school districts to cancel classes Tuesday and to start late this morning Those who did brave the snow and frozen roads encountered a slow commute and several accidents Among the worst was on Interstate 90 just east of North Bend where a series of crashes involving 10 semi-trucks and 20 cars closed all westbound lanes for several hours Crews closed a nine-mile section of westbound I-90 in the morning then opened one lane about three hours later The backup stretched as far as 11 miles before one lane was reopened “It’s as bad as it’s ever going to get out here,” Merrill said of driving conditions on that stretch of I-90 troopers investigated 74 non-injury collisions Tuesday morning troopers investigated a total of about 30 non-injury collisions troopers investigated 88 non-injury crashes Tuesday morning Brian Alexander and Christopher Schwarzen contributed to this report Jennifer Sullivan: 206-464-8294 or jensullivan@seattletimes.com Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser!