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Washington Named One of the Best States for Police Officers

Looks like Washington State is making headlines for its law enforcement scene, landing in the top ten for police officers this year. Continue reading…

Washington State Patrol reminds motorcyclists to stay safe with focus, skill, training

The Washington State Patrol issued a stark warning to motorcyclists this month: Stay safe, stay smart and stay sober as warmer weather draws more bikes onto scenic Washington roads...

Search for freeway shooter who fired at another driver on I-5

The Washington State Patrol is asking for help finding a driver who fired shots at another car on I-5 Friday morning

Idaho seeing its police flock to Washington agencies for better pay

SPOKANE — Troopers with the Idaho State Police are leaving for similar, better-paying jobs in Washington. Idaho State Police with five years of experience are paid at an hourly rat...

Washington Motorcycle Safety Warning This Spring

Washington State Patrol warns of increased motorcycle crash risks as warmer weather brings more riders to roads, with higher fatality rates and safety concerns. Continue reading…

Detectives Investigating Fatal Collision on West Seattle Bridge

Seattle police detectives are investigating a fatal collision on the West Seattle Bridge (WSB) this morning. At 1:57 a.m., patrol officers responded to reports of a motorcycle cras...

Washington State Patrol issues missing indigenous person alert

The Washington State Patrol is asking the public to keep an eye out for a missing 17-year-old girl who was last seen in the city of Chehalis.

4-year-old found after Amber Alert issued by WSP in Shelton

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) has located a 4-year-old after it issued an Amber Alert Wednesday.

Yakima Valley Faces Tragic Sunday with Two Fatal Crashes

Two fatal crashes reported on Sunday are under investigation by the Washington State Patrol. Continue reading…

I-5 temporarily closed in both directions due to police activity near Centralia

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A section of I-5 was closed in both directions for several hours just south of Centralia, Wash. due to police activity Thursday evening. According to Washi...

Op-Ed: Washington state keeps making it harder for law enforcement to serve

Imagine living in a state where there’s barely one officer for every thousand residents. That’s the reality in Washington right now. Continue reading…

BMW driver reaches speeds close to 130 mph during I-5 pursuit from Federal Way to Lakewood

A driver who thought he could outrun state troopers by driving 130 miles per hour across the King-Pierce County line will have some time to think about his reckless actions, after...

Sheriffs warn new state law could harm public safety, decrease prosecution rate

(The Center Square) - Sheriffs and police chiefs across Washington state are turning off their agencies’ automatic license plate readers in response to a new law, leaving costly pu...

WA Traffic Stop Turns Into Major Drug Bust With K9 Huuk

A routine traffic check turned into a major win for local law enforcement, thanks to a four-legged hero. Continue reading…

Washington Police to Increase School Zone Patrols

Washington Police say you can expect to see increased patrols in school zones as we approach the end of the school year. The patrols in school zones a...

Deaths on Washington roads drop again

In an encouraging sign for road safety, traffic deaths in Washington fell significantly for the second year in a row in 2025, according to state data released Tuesday.

Patrol semi pitches in with work-zone speed enforcement

STONY RIDGE, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol rolled its full-sized tractor-trailer through several Ohio Turnpike work zones near Toledo on Wednesday, and not just for visibili...

WDFW sergeant catches group harvesting 500 oysters, nearly 28x the legal limit, near Potlatch State Park

A WDFW sergeant witnessed four people loading buckets of oysters into a minivan along Highway 101 near Potlatch State Park.

Suspected DUI driver 2x legal limit crashes into WSDOT work zone on I-5 in Fife

A suspected drunk driver crashed into a WSDOT work zone over the weekend and attempted to flee the scene on foot.

18 Washington sheriffs face official complaints

TACOMA — Nearly half of the elected sheriffs in Washington face allegations of misconduct lodged by the public with the state’s Criminal Justice Training Commission, which has the...

KSP joins state 6-State Trooper Project

Washington Police Department to Increase Patrols to Target Seatbelt Enforcement

The Washington Police Department is partnering with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to urge Hoosiers to buckle up as part of the national "Clic...

Citizen and Officer Injured in Vehicle Crash in Northern Idaho

The Idaho State Police are seeking assistance from the public in their investigation of a vehicle crash. The accident involved a trooper and a civilian vehicle. Continue reading…

Wyoming troopers sideline 88 commercial vehicles and 27 truck drivers statewide during Roadcheck 2026

The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) issued dozens of out-of-service orders during last week’s Roadcheck commercial vehicle inspection campaign. From May 12 — 14, 2026, WHP troopers to...