July 25, 2024 King County: At approximately 7:15pm yesterday, July 24, 2024, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call from an individual reporting that they were shot at once WB SR 518 near Des Moines Memorial Drive and sustained no injuries. Troopers contacted the victim, took a statement, and examined their vehicle for damage. The…
July 24, 2024 Benton/Franklin Counties - Washington State Patrol troopers will be conducting traffic safety emphasis patrols throughout Water Follies weekend from July 26th through July 28th , 2024. The emphasis patrols will focus on speeding, DUI, aggressive driving, distracted driving and seat belt compliance. Our primary goal is to reduce serious injury and fatality collisions. We…
July 23, 2024 Yakima 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 Retreat Fire located in Yakima County, near the town of Naches. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July…
July 23, 2024 Yakima 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 Black Canyon Fire located in Yakima County, near the town of Selah. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on…
July 22, 2024 Yakima 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 North Wenas Fire located in Yakima County, near the town of Selah. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on…
July 22, 2024 Klickitat 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 Big Horn Fire located in Klickitat County, near the town of Bickleton. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on…
July 21, 2024 Franklin 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 Davin Road Fire located in Franklin County, near the town of Kahlotus. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on…
July 20, 2024 Chelan 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 Pioneer Fire located in Chelan County, near the town of Stehekin. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July…
July 18, 2024 Grant 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 Road R Fire located in Grant County, near the town of Wilson Creek. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources…
July 17, 2024 Olympia- Vehicle fires can be a terrifying and unexpected situation. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) vehicle fires are 4.5 times more deadly than residential fires. In 2023, Washington State reported that vehicle fires were the fourth leading type of fire incident, with 3,593 fires reported. These incidents resulted in 13…