May 19, 2025 Olympia – Summer in Washington brings opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities like barbecuing, gathering around fire pits, and roasting marshmallows over campfires. However, as seasonal conditions become increasingly dry, it is essential to always remain vigilant and practice fire safety. In 2024, Washington State Fire Agencies reported 2,652 fire incidents in outdoor areas.…
May 16, 2025 Pierce County, Wash. – On May 14, 2025, the WSP Cannabis Enforcement Response Team (CERT) and WSP Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) served search warrants in the cities of Bonney Lake and Orting. The warrants were issued after a lengthy investigation into a Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO) that manufactured illicit cannabis. During the on-scene…
May 13, 2025 Grant County, Wash- On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at approximately 2:08 A.M., Washington State Patrol (WSP) Communications was contacted by Oregon State Patrol (OSP) tracking the location of a stollen car associated with an AMBER Alert near the area of westbound Winchester Rest Area on I- 90. At approximately 2:21 A.M., a WSP trooper…
May 12, 2025 Olympia – This Home Fire Sprinkler Week, we’re highlighting the critical role residential sprinklers play in protecting lives, homes, and communities. A house fire can become deadly in less than two minutes, especially in modern homes built with lightweight materials and filled with fast-burning synthetic furnishings. Home fire sprinklers can Each day this week,…
May 12, 2025 Olympia- The kitchen is a central gathering place in many homes, fostering connection and shared experiences. However, it is also one of the leading sources of residential fires. Most kitchen fires are preventable. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA,) unattended equipment is a factor in over one quarter (29%) of reported…
May 9, 2025 Chelan County, Wash- On Thursday, May 8, 2025, at approximately 6:40pm, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) received a call stating a male driver of an unmarked Ford Crown Victoria attempted to make a traffic stop on the Chumstick highway near Leavenworth, WA using red and blue lights mounted in the dash area. As…
May 8, 2025 King County: At approximately 8:20pm yesterday, May 7, 2025, a Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper attempted to stop vehicle for improper merging WB I-90 near Preston. The driver refused to stop, and a pursuit was initiated. The trooper performed a Pursuit Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver under 40 mph but was unsuccessful and the pursuit…
May 7, 2025 Location – State Route 240 milepost 40 KENNEWICK, Washington On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at approximately 6:57 AM a two-vehicle collision occurred on State Route 240 near milepost 40. According to witnesses at the scene, an older red SUV, similar to the vehicle below, was seen driving from the collision scene with rear end damage.…
May 7, 2025 Olympia- With summer fast approaching and forecasts calling for warmer, drier conditions, it's more important than ever to prepare for wildfire season. In 2024, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) All-Risk Mobilization Program assisted in 30 wildfire mobilizations to support local jurisdictions in combating large and destructive blazes. These emergency responses came at…
May 3, 2025 King County: At approximately 2:25pm yesterday, May 2, 2025, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received 9-1-1 calls reporting a serious collision SR 900 to SB I-5. Once troopers arrived it was determined that two vehicles were traveling on the ramp from SR 900 to SB I-5. The suspect vehicle made a lane change and…