October 20, 2025 Olympia- Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that can be deadly if undetected. Carbon monoxide can be produced from heating, cooking, vehicle exhaust, or generators. Proper installation, testing, and maintenance of carbon monoxide detectors is essential for preventing carbon monoxide poisoning. The United States Fire Administration reports that more than 150…
October 16, 2025 Yakima, WA- On Sunday, October 12, 2025, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) received a report of a deceased person located along State Route 97 near milepost 71, north of Wapato. Troopers, along with deputies from the Yakima County Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Yakama Nation Tribal Police Department, responded to the scene. The…
October 15, 2025 Pierce County, Wash. – On Friday, October 10, 2025 a pedestrian was struck and killed by a sedan on Mountain Highway and B Street East. The vehicle fled the scene and the driver never contacted law enforcement. Washington State Patrol (WSP) Detectives have determined that the possible suspect vehicle in this case is a…
October 14, 2025 Pierce County, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the driver and vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision that occurred late Friday night, October 10, 2025. Between 11 p.m. and midnight, a male pedestrian was struck by an unknown vehicle while crossing State Route 7 near…
October 10, 2025 King County: At approximately 11:55pm on September 3, 2025, Washington State Patrol (WSP) communications received a 9-1-1 from a victim reporting they were shot at by another vehicle SB I-5 near the Convention Center. The victim stated that they were uninjured. Trooper arrived and observed several bullet holes in the victim’s vehicle. The suspect…
October 6, 2025 Olympia- This week is Fire Prevention Week, and the theme is, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home”. The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) and the National Fire Protection Association would like to remind you to charge into fire safety with 3 simple steps:
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September 27, 2025 Chelan 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 Labor Mountain Fire located in Chelan County, near the town of Peshastin. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on…
September 25, 2025 Chelan 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 Lower Sugarloaf Fire located in Chelan County, near the city of Wenatchee. Washington State Patrol Chief John Batiste authorized the mobilization of state firefighting resources on…
September 23, 2025 Olympia – Fireplaces offer warmth and comfort, but it is important to prioritize fire safety surrounding their use. According to the United States Fire Administration (USFA), fires occurring in chimneys, flues, or fuel burners were responsible for 77% of residential building heating fires. Last year, Washington State fire agencies reported 4 fire fatalities…
September 20, 2025 King County: At approximately 7:40pm yesterday evening, September 19, 2025, a Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) employee advised that they were struck by a wrong way vehicle SB I-5 near 175th. As troopers were responding the WSDOT driver stated that they were almost at a stop and did not sustain any injuries, however…