August 07, 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…
August 07, 2020 - Olympia – As many college students may be getting ready to head back to campus, the Washington
State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) advises college students to prepare for the risks of cooking on
their own.
Whether its ramen noodles or reheating pizza, the SFMO reminds students to follow the same
cooking safety rules that they…
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 on
March 03, 2020.
The…
Olympia – The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office advises parents that most of the college
housing fires and fatalities since 2000 have occurred in off-campus housing. Colleges and
universities around the country have made fire safety in on-campus housing a priority; however, there
are no guarantees of proper maintenance and fire safety measures in private buildings surrounding
campus.
To increase…
August 08, 2020 - 11:00 A.M. Processional
Commences on I-5 near SR12
Northbound I-5
Exiting to Centralia
11:30 A.M. Processional arrives at memorial venue
12:30 P.M. Venue Opened to Invited Guests Only *
12:45 P.M. Pre-Event Slideshow
1:00 P.M. Memorial Service Begins
3:00 P.M. Estimated Conclusion
4:00 P.M. WSP Personnel Media Availability * - Message from family to the public will be read.
- Press Release…
Olympia – The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office recommends parents discuss safe choices
with their college students and avoid dangerous contributors to campus fires:
• Using alcohol or drugs. Students under the influence of alcohol or drugs may be slower to
respond in an emergency.
• Smoking. In more than half the campus fires, smoking materials were identified as…
August 04, 2020 Olympia, WA - With heavy hearts, unwavering respect, and enduring appreciation, the Washington State Patrol announces the memorial service for fallen trooper Justin R Schaffer. Trooper Schaffer’s memorial will be held tomorrow, August 5th in Centralia, WA. He will be afforded full law enforcement tribute in formal services with limited attendance capacity due…
August 04, 2020 - Olympia – This month, many students around Washington State may be heading to college campuses, and some for the very first time. The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office recommends parents prepare their students for fire safety while away at school and practice some situational awareness in the dorms.
• Look for fire sprinklers…
August 03, 2020 - Olympia – Many college students across Washington State may be heading back to campus in the coming weeks and some students will be living away from home for the very first time.
The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office recommends that parents take these last few weeks of summer to prepare their students…
July 31, 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…