February 12, 2026 Yakima, WA- On Sunday, October 12th, 2025 Washington State Patrol received a report of a deceased body that was located along State Route 97 near milepost 71 north of Wapato, WA. The deceased was identified as 31-year-old Jeffrey Bushman of Wapato, WA. The investigation determined that Mr. Bushman was struck by a vehicle…
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, these batteries can catch on fire or explode. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there were over 25,000 incidents of fire or…
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 gas station (milepost 49). The collision involved a white passenger car traveling eastbound on State Route 6 and a red Peterbilt semi-truck towing double trailers…
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 State Patrol are teaming up to remind drivers: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. Here are a few tips while celebrating Superbowl LX: Hosting a Winning…
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), space heaters are the leading cause of home heating equipment fires. The NFPA reports that an average of 45,800 home heating fires occurred each year…
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 make illegal U-turns in the median of I-90. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has closed the Hansen Road overpass over I- 90 for repairs…
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 annual weeklong event raises awareness within the fire service about the critical role of CRR and how fire departments of all types and sizes can…
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 516, just east of West Meeker Street in Kent. Witnesses and fire personnel provided medical aid to the pedestrian, who later succumbed to their injuries. The…
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 reported that they were struck and had moved off the freeway to Denny and Fairview in Seattle.
Seattle Police contacted the victim and called the Seattle…
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 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that nearly three out of five home fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarms or with alarms…