February 9, 2026 Olympia– Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices including smart phones, laptops, e-scooters, bikes, cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, cars, and more. If damaged or used incorrectly,…
February 6, 2026 Lewis County, Wash. – On the morning of Thursday, December 4, 2025, at approximately 7:15 a.m., a two-vehicle fatality collision occurred on State Route 6 near the Chevron…
February 6, 2026 OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol reminds everyone that win or lose, we need to drive responsibly during the Super Bowl festivities. The last time we won the…
February 5, 2026 Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas Counties, Wash- For Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Washington…
January 26, 2026 Olympia- During the coldest months of the year, home heating equipment is used more frequently, increasing the risk of fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),…
January 22, 2026 Grant County, Wash- The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is warning motorists to obey the official detour route for the exit 174 Hansen Road overpass closure, and not to…
January 20, 2026 Olympia- The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is joining safety professionals across the country to promote Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week, taking place January 19 through 25, 2026. This…
January 16, 2026 King County: At approximately 11:47 p.m. on December 13, 2025, Washington State Patrol (WSP) Communications received a 9-1-1 call reporting a vehicle versus pedestrian collision on State Route…
January 15, 2026 King County: At approximately noon yesterday, January 14, 2026, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call reporting a shooting that occurred on I-5. The victim driver…
January 12, 2026 Olympia- Working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms are one of the most effective ways to protect people in their homes from fire and toxic gas exposure. The…