October 16, 2020 - PORT ORCHARD – The Kitsap Critical Incident Response Team (KCIRT) investigation into the death of Sean Michael Howell remains ongoing. There is no new information to report at this time. This media release serves as a required weekly update per WAC 139-12, which states public updates will be provided “even if there…
October 15, 2020 -
Washington State Patrol Independent Investigation Team
Olympia – This is an update to the original Washington State Patrol (WSP) Independent Investigation Team (IIT) press release on July 23, 2020. WSP IIT is sending out this release as the required weekly update regarding the independent investigation into the death of Mr. Manuel Ellis.…
October 14, 2020 - Olympia – With cloudy skies, rain, and windy conditions, it is clear that autumn has finally arrived in
the Pacific Northwest. The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office advises residents that a little yardwork around your home
now can improve your fire safety and help firefighters respond to emergencies. • Clear leaves and other debris from your…
October 13, 2020 - Snohomish County – On Sunday morning October 11, 2020 at approximately 6:30a.m., Washington State Patrol (WSP) troopers responded to a collision northbound Interstate 5 (I-5) just north of 164th Street in Lynnwood. The collision was caused by a large piece of metal debris that was lost by a pickup truck; the truck…
October 09, 2020 - PORT ORCHARD – The Kitsap Critical Incident Response Team (KCIRT) investigation into the death of Sean Michael Howell remains ongoing. There is no new information to report at this time. This media release serves as a required weekly update per WAC 139-12, which states public updates will be provided “even if there is…
October 9, 2020 Olympia – This year the National Fire Protection Association’s Fire Prevention Week theme is, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”. With cooking being one of the leading causes of fires in our nation and state, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) would like to emphasize some methods to keep kids safe…
October 8, 2020 - Olympia – This is an update to the original Washington State Patrol (WSP) Independent Investigation Team (IIT) press release on July 23, 2020. WSP IIT is sending out this release as the required weekly update regarding the independent investigation into the death of Mr. Manuel Ellis. Mr. Ellis died while being…
October 08, 2020 - Olympia – According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), almost half (44%) of reported home fires started in the kitchen. Two-thirds (66%) of home cooking fires start with the ignition of food or other cooking materials. To reduce the number of cooking fires, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) advises residents to…
October 07, 2020 - Henry D. Cossmann
Commissioned – August 6, 1929
End of Watch – October 9, 1929 Washington Highway Patrol Officer Henry Douglas Cossmann died on October, 9 1929 after a motorcycle collision with an automobile two weeks earlier on September 23rd in Tacoma. He was 29 years old. Patrolman Cossmann had been with the agency for only…
October 07, 2020 - Olympia – This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!” works to educate everyone about the simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves, and those around them, safe in the kitchen. The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) joins the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)…