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…
January 8, 2026 Olympia, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) graduated 10 new Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers (CVEO) today who will report for duty throughout the state promoting the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles within the communities they serve. The newly graduated CVEOs completed 24 weeks of training: 14 weeks of classroom at the WSP…
January 7, 2025 OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) added 58 newly commissioned troopers to its ranks today during the 121st Trooper Basic Training (TBTC) and 5th Trooper Lateral Training Class (TLTC) graduation ceremony held at the state Capitol Rotunda. For the 121st TBTC, the graduation marks the completion of more than 1,400 hours of…
December 31, 2025 Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas Counties, Wash- The Washington State Patrol (WSP) District 6 is proud to announce the 2025-2026 New Years Eve DUI Emphasis Patrols. DUI Emphasis patrols will be in effect throughout district six on New Years Eve. With overtime funds provided by the Traffic Safety Commission, multiple troopers, including a Lieutenant participating.…
December 27, 2025 TACOMA, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol family extends its thanks and gratitude to the community for the outpouring of support following the loss of Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting #720 on Dec. 19, 2025. Today, we as an agency and first responders at large, surrounded Trooper Guting’s family and remembered a wonderful friend, colleague, and…
December 24, 2025 TACOMA, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is hosting a memorial service for fallen Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting - Badge #720 at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at Life Center Central Campus located at 1717 S. Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405. The WSP is working closely with Trooper Guting’s family to create…
December 22, 2025 Olympia- December is a month filled with celebration, gatherings, decorations, and festive traditions, but it’s also one of the busiest times of year for preventable home fires. From candles and cooking to overloaded outlets and heating equipment, holiday hazards can quickly turn dangerous without proper precautions. To help keep families safe this season,…
December 20, 2025 TACOMA, Wash. - The Washington State Patrol (WSP) confirms the tragic loss of Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting #720, who was killed Friday evening after being struck by a vehicle in Tacoma. Trooper Guting was standing outside of her patrol car investigating a two-vehicle collision when she was struck just before 7:30 p.m. on southbound State…
December 16, 2025 Kennewick, WA- On Monday, December 15, 2025 at approximately 5:35 pm, Washington State Patrol received a report of a deceased male that was located along Westbound I-182 near MP2 (Richland). Troopers, Richland Police Department and the Fire Department arrived on scene and confirmed a 47 year old male was deceased. After further investigation it…