October 15, 2026 On Wednesday, October 14th, Wenatchee Washington State Patrol troopers performed a traffic stop on Eastmont Ave and N. Baker Ave. Upon contact, troopers observed drug paraphrenia inside the vehicle. Troopers took the vehicle for evidence. Once authorization was obtained, troopers served the warrant and performed the search. During the search, troopers located more drug paraphernalia,…
October 7, 2026 Seattle, WA - On October 5, 2026, 39-year-old Micah B. Lacunza was arrested in Seattle after being placed on the Washington State Patrol (WSP) Most Wanted List in August 2026. Lacunza was added to the WSP Most Wanted List after being charged with Vehicular Homicide in connection with a fatal collision that occurred on…
October 5, 2026 Olympia- The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) to support Fire Prevention Week. This year’s FPW theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” focuses on the simple steps we can all take to recharge safely. Safe charging means making smart choices…
October 1, 2026 King County: At approximately 12:45pm last Monday, September 28, 2026, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received 9-1-1 calls reporting a serious car/motorcycle collision SB SR 167 just north of SR 18. Once troopers and the fire department arrived sadly the motorcycle rider was deceased. The investigation revealed through witnesses that the motorcycle and a Porsche…
October 1, 2026 Olympia, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) Commercial Vehicle Division (CVD) will conduct “Fatigued Driving” emphasis patrols in Thurston County throughout the fall and winter of 2026, with a focus on identifying and addressing commercial motor vehicle operators who may be driving while fatigued. The mission of WSP’s Commercial Vehicle Division is to…
September 29, 2026 Walla Walla County - State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Hatch Grade Fire located in Walla Walla County, near the town of Touchet. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting…
September 28, 2026 Olympia – The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) All-Risk Mobilization Program has been authorized to support 46 incidents as of September 28, 2026. The All-Risk Mobilization Program is an integral component of Washington State’s emergency response framework, providing assistance to local fire jurisdictions when an incident exceeds local response capabilities. Once a mobilization…
September 21, 2026 Olympia – Fireplaces offer warmth and comfort, but fire safety should never be overlooked. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), fires occurring in chimneys, flues, or fuel burners were responsible for 77% of residential building heating fires in 2024. Last year, Washington State fire agencies reported 6 fire fatalities from home…
September 14, 2026 Olympia – The U.S. Fire Administration reports that adults over the age of 65 are 2.6 times more likely to perish in a fire than the general population. Last year in Washington State, individuals over 60 accounted for 50.6% of the reported fire fatalities. The State Fire Marshal’s Office suggests the following fire safety…
September 10, 2026 OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) added 62 newly commissioned troopers to its ranks today during the 122nd Trooper Basic Training (TBTC) and 6th Trooper Lateral Training Class (TLTC) graduation ceremony held at the state Capitol Rotunda. For the 122nd TBTC, the graduation marks the completion of more than 1,400 hours of…