August 31, 2025 Stevens 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 Crown Creek/Black Hawk Mountain/Johnson Grade Fire located in Stevens County, near the town of Northport. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state…
August 27, 2025 Battle Ground, Wash. – Twelve individuals were taken into custody in Battle Ground this weekend as part of a multi-agency operation identifying those allegedly involved in the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. The multi-day operation involved the Washington State Patrol (WSP), local Clark County law enforcement agencies, and several partner agencies. The Clark…
August 25, 2025 Olympia- Labor Day weekend is a time for celebration and relaxation, but it is also a period when increased outdoor activities can elevate the risk of fire incidents. As the holiday approaches, the State Fire Marshal’s Office urges all residents to make fire safety a priority during their festivities. In 2024, Washington fire departments…
August 18, 2025 Kittitas 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 Sun Country Fire located in Kittitas County, near the city of Cle Elum. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources…
August 18, 2025 Olympia- Working smoke alarms dramatically increase the likelihood of surviving a home fire, as every second counts during an emergency. In 2024, Washington State fire agencies reported that 60% of residential fire fatalities occurred in dwellings without functioning smoke alarms. According to the National Fire Protection Association, the chances of surviving a home…
August 14, 2025 Spokane, Wash. – On the morning of August 9th, at approximately 7:40 AM, Sergeant Kenneth Salas of the Spokane County Sheriff’s Department tragically lost his life after being struck by a motorcycle while clearing debris from the roadway. The incident occurred on Interstate 90, roughly 10 miles west of Spokane. The Washington State Patrol…
August 13, 2025 King County: On August 6, 2025, at approximately 9:30pm a victim driving a silver 2015 Toyota Corolla was traveling WB SR 18 exiting to SB I-5. The driver stated that a black or silver Honda fired one round at their vehicle. The victim advised they were not injured and had no description of…
August 13, 2025 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 Crescent Road Fire located in Spokane County, near the town of Ford. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on…
August 13, 2025 Whitman 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 Central Ferry Fire located in Whitman County, near the town of Dusty. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on…
August 12, 2025 OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on southbound Interstate 5 in Olympia last month. The incident happened around 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, just north of Sleater Kinney Road. A pedestrian was lying in…