May 18, 2026 Olympia – Summer in Washington brings opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities like barbecuing, gathering around fire pits, and roasting marshmallows over campfires. However, as seasonal conditions become increasingly…
May 13, 2026 King County: At approximately 5:05am this morning, May 13, 2026, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received 9-1-1 calls reporting a motorcycle down and the rider ejected SB I-405…
May 11, 2026 Olympia – Home fires are a severe threat in every community. When fire sprinklers are installed, the threat is automatically diminished, preventing injuries, saving lives, and preserving property.…
May 4, 2026 Olympia – With summer fast approaching and forecasts calling for warmer, drier conditions, it is more important than ever to prepare for wildfire season. In 2025, the State…
May 1, 2026 King County, Washington: Vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths for children 14 and younger in the United States. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National…
May 1, 2026 Madera, Cali. – On April 30, 2026, Washington State Patrol (WSP) detectives, assisted by the Madera Police Department, arrested a longtime fugitive in Madera, California. Manuel Cortez-Vargas, 33, was…
April 30, 2026 Olympia, Wash. – On Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at approximately 3 p.m. a Thurston County Public Works crew discovered a suspected improvised explosive device on the 8800 block…
April 16, 2026 [Chelan, Douglas, Kittitas, Okanogan, Grant, Counties] — Ahead of April 20, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding drivers that it’s illegal in…
April 13, 2026 Olympia, Washington: Warmer weather often brings more motorcycles onto Washington roadways. The state’s natural beauty and miles of scenic byways are enticements to those seeking the open road.…
April 7, 2026 Olympia, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) High Tech Crimes Unit (HTCU), in coordination with federal and state partners, has arrested an Olympia man following an investigation…