June 13, 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 Hover Road and Hansen Road Fires located in Benton County, near the city of Finley. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state…
June 12, 2023
Olympia – The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office urges residents to consider installing fire sprinkler systems in their homes. Studies show that over 80% of fire deaths occur in the home and because of newer home construction methods and the wide use of synthetic materials used in furnishings, today’s modern homes now burn…
June 9, 2023 OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP), Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC), and partner law enforcement agencies across the state are participating in a statewide “Surviving Summer” campaign, with a goal of reducing serious injury and fatality collisions during the state’s 90 dangerous days on Washington roadways. For the past five years, June…
June 7, 2023 Puyallup, Wash. – A 58-year-old Puyallup man sustained serious injuries after being involved in a hit and run collision near Puyallup. Washington State Patrol (WSP) detectives are seeking the public’s assistance to help identify the fleeing driver. The man was driving a red Toyota Camry northbound on River Road (state Route 167) in the…
May 31, 2023 Toppenish, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is seeking the public’s help locating several witnesses of a vehicular assault collision that occurred in Toppenish on Saturday. The two-car collision occurred at 3:06 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, 2023, on state Route 22 in the intersection of North Track Road. The driver of a…
May 30, 2023 Rochester, Wash. – Washington State Patrol (WSP) detectives are seeking witnesses after a man was shot and killed this afternoon in the Maytown Rest Area near Rochester. The shooting occurred earlier just before 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, in the parking lot of the rest area located on the southbound side of…
May 29, 2023 King County: Just after 1:00am yesterday morning, May 27, 2023, Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers were involved in two incidents in which drivers fled from attempted traffic stops. Eluding #1 – A Pontiac G8 fled from an attempted traffic stop NB SR 167 near 212th in Kent. WSP aircraft followed as the vehicle took…
May 27, 2023 Douglas 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 Tenth Street Fire located in Douglas County, near the city of East Wenatchee. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources…
May 25, 2023 King County: At approximately 10:00pm last night, May 24, 2023, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call from a victim reporting that they were shot at on I-90. The victim stated they were not injured and requested contact at the Bellevue Park and Ride. Troopers contacted the victim and were able to…
May 24, 2023 SUMNER, Wash. – A 42-year-old Bonney Lake woman sustained serious injuries after being involved in a hit-and-run collision in Sumner Tuesday afternoon. Washington State Patrol (WSP) detectives are seeking the public’s assistance to help identify the fleeing vehicle and driver. The woman was driving a white Honda Accord westbound on state Route 410 in…