July 16, 2023 Fife, Wash. – Six people have died and three more were injured in a two-car collision Sunday morning at the intersection of state Route 509 and Alexander Avenue. Washington State Patrol (WSP) detectives are seeking witnesses to the collision, as well as others who may have dash-cam footage from the surrounding area at…
July 14, 2023 Fife, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking witnesses of a shooting that occurred on northbound Interstate 5 near Port of Tacoma Road on Wednesday Morning. The victim was driving a black Ford Focus in the right lane of northbound Interstate 5 near Port of Tacoma Road just before 1 a.m. on…
July 12, 2023 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 Wagner Road Fire located in Whitman County, near the town of Ewan. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on…
July 12, 2023 Olympia – Motorhomes, campers, and other recreational vehicles are used for living and traveling. Each year, fires in them cause deaths, injuries, and millions of dollars in damages. Fires can start in the kitchen, engines, and are sometimes electrical in nature. Vehicle fires have been the fourth leading type of fire incident reported for…
July 10, 2023 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 Baird Springs Fire located in Grant County, near the towns of Crescent Bar and Quincy. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state…
July 8, 2023 King County: Just after 8:00pm last night, July 7, 2023, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call stating that their brother was shot as they were driving SB I-5 near SR 900 and they were at the Chevron station off of the freeway. Tukwila PD and troopers responded to the scene and…
July 7, 2023 King County: It is finally here! The long awaited MLB All-Star weekend that will bring large crowds to King County and the Seattle metro area. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) would like to remind drivers to expect heavy traffic in and out of Seattle affecting all of the surrounding freeways. Pack patience and expect…
July 5, 2023 Olympia – Used fireworks can leave behind a great deal of debris. Proper cleanup of fireworks debris and unused fireworks can help reduce the risk of an injury or fire from happening. The SFMO suggests these tips for proper disposal of fireworks: Once fireworks are used, they should be allowed to rest for…
July 4, 2023 Mason 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 McEwan Fire located in Mason County, near the city of Shelton. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July…
July 3, 2023 Benton 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 OIE Fire located in Benton County, near Benton City. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on July 3, 2023,…