August 31, 2020 - Olympia - Tuesday, September 1, 2020 marks the beginning of the WSP’s 100th year of service. To mark the important event, WSP Troopers have been authorized to wear a special “Centennial Badge” through September 1, 2021, the 100th anniversary of the agency’s first day of road operations. The original badge was worn…
August 28, 2020 - PORT ORCHARD – The Kitsap Critical Incident Response Team (KCIRT) investigation into the death of Sean Michael Howell remains ongoing, pending the Kitsap County Coroner’s report.
There is no new information to report at this time. This media release serves as a required weekly update per WAC 139-12, which states public updates…
August 28, 2020 - Olympia – In 2019, 54 people were killed in residential fires in Washington State. Approximately 70% of those fatalities occurred in homes without working smoke alarms. Some of these fatalities occurred in rental properties.
The Revised Code of Washington clarifies requirements for landlords and tenants when it comes to installing and maintaining…
August 27, 2020 - Spokane 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 Bartholomew Fire located in Spokane County, near Medical Lake. The Bartholomew Fire is burning in grass, brush, and light timber. Washington State Patrol Chief John…
August 27, 2020 - Olympia – This is an update to the original Washington State Patrol (WSP) Independent Investigation Team (IIT)
press release on July 23, 2020. WSP IIT is sending out this release as the required weekly update regarding the
independent investigation into the death of Mr. Manuel Ellis. Mr. Ellis died while being arrested in Tacoma…
August 27, 2020 - Olympia – In 2019, 54 people were killed in residential fires in Washington State. Approximately 70% of those fatalities occurred in homes without working smoke alarms. Some of these fatalities occurred in rental properties. The Revised Code of Washington provides clarity on expectations for landlord and tenants when it comes to installing and…
August 26, 2020 - Olympia – In 2019, 54 people were killed in residential fires in Washington State. Approximately 70% of those fatalities occurred in homes without working smoke alarms. The Washington State Fire Marshal advises residents that the Residential Code of Washington requires Sellers involved in a real estate transaction provide a working smoke alarm to…
August 21, 2020 Index – As the summer nears the end, locals and tourists alike are scouring for areas to enjoy the sun. This summer a local hotspot has been Eagle Falls in Index. The popularity of this area has posed a dangerous parking issue along US 2 most of the summer. There have been cars…
August 21, 2020 - King County: On August 20, 2020, at approximately 11:46 pm, a serious injury one car collision occurred northbound I-5 just north of S 200th Street.
A red 2010 Kia Forte was traveling northbound on I-5 in lane 2 when the driver lost control of the vehicle, overcorrected, and crossed the three lanes…
August 21, 2020 PORT ORCHARD – The Kitsap Critical Incident Response Team (KCIRT) investigation into the death of Sean Michael Howell remains ongoing, pending the Kitsap County Coroner’s report.
There is no new information to report at this time. This media release serves as a required weekly update per WAC 139-12, which states public updates will be…