June 26, 2025 Spokane, Wash. – On June 15, 2025, Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers along with one Spokane County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Deputy were involved in a critical incident at the intersection of E. Trent Ave. and N. Pines Rd. in Spokane County. At the conclusion of this incident, investigators discovered that three WSP troopers…
June 25, 2025 CITY – Spokane This weekend, Downtown Spokane will be transformed into the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament in the Inland Northwest. TRAFFIC ALERT : This tournament will impact the area on I-90, SR2, SR195 and SR395 (Division) in the vicinity of the downtown Spokane corridor. Travelers should give plenty of time and expect longer…
June 23, 2025 Olympia- Many families look forward to gathering and celebrating the fourth of July. Due to the dangers of fireworks, we urge you to celebrate safely this holiday. In 2024, fireworks were responsible for 156 injuries and 271 fires in Washington State, with the highest concentration of incidents occurring on the fourth of July. When possible,…
June 22, 2025 Walla Walla 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 Barstow Road Fire located in Walla Walla County, near the town of Prescott. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting…
June 20, 2025 King County: At approximately 12:20pm, yesterday, June 19, 2025, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications started receiving 9-1-1 calls reporting a serious car / pedestrian collision westbound I- 90 between SR 18 and the Preston exit. Additional calls were received reporting that the vehicle that struck the pedestrian was a black Toyota Sequoia which fled…
June 19, 2025 King County: At approximately 4pm on June 14, 2025, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 call reporting an older truck that went into the ditch and then back onto the shoulder eastbound I-90 near the exit to North Bend. Once troopers arrived, they found a 1946 Dodge pickup truck that went into…
June 18, 2025 OLYMPIA, WA – You are invited to attend our annual Washington State Fallen Firefighter’s Memorial Service this Sunday, June 22, 2025, on the State Capitol’s West Campus, in Olympia. At this year’s memorial service, we will honor our following Brothers and Sisters: Lieutenant Raymond Proper Jr. of the Tacoma Fire Department
Deputy…
June 16, 2025 Olympia, Wash. - The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is partnering with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, with support from the Governor's Highway Safety Association and Michelin Mobility Intelligence, to measure the impacts of emphasis efforts on driving behavior in four specific areas of the state starting Monday, June 16 through Thursday, July 31.…
June 16, 2025 Olympia – As we near the 4th of July, many are excited to celebrate with fireworks. The State Fire Marshal’s Office encourages you to celebrate safely and legally. Please know the approved dates and times of legal sales and use of fireworks in Washington State: Be sure to check with your local fire department and…
June 13, 2025 SPOKANE, WA — The Washington State Patrol’s Eastern Washington Missing and Exploited Children Task Force (MECTF) has arrested 34-year-old Spokane resident Andre Smolyar following an extensive investigation involving the exploitation of minors.
Smolyar has been booked into the Spokane County Jail on the following charges: • RCW 9A.36.060 – Promoting a suicide attempt
• RCW 9.68A.070…