Washington State Patrol investigating drive by shooting in Gold Bar
GOLD BAR, Wash. –The Washington State Patrol are actively investigating a drive by shooting that took place in Gold Bar, Sunday, January 28, on the intersection of state Route 2 and Reiter Road (near milepost 30). The shooter—who was described as male, approximately 5 feet 10 inches, weighting 170 pounds and wearing a black jacket, […]
2023 crime rates in Washington are down overall, hate crimes and vehicle thefts up
LACEY—The Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs released its annual crime report on Tuesday, July 9, which found that, overall, crime rate across the state is down overall yet hate crimes and vehicle thefts continue to climb. Washington State still hasn’t returned to pre-pandemic crime rate levels, however, and still ranks last in staffed […]
State candidate to file suit over petition arrest in Edmonds
EDMONDS—Libertarian State Representative candidate for the 21st Legislative District, Bruce Guthrie, who was arrested for gathering signatures on the playfield of Frances Anderson Center on Friday, June 14, is now seeking legal representation to sue the Edmonds Arts Festival, Edmonds Police Department, and the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office, for, what he considers, an infringement on his First […]
New allegations surface that Ferguson violated state law for personal gain
SEATTLE—Recent actions of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Bob Ferguson (AG Ferguson) against two political opponents who share a similar name, and then willfully directing Secretary of State Steve Hobbs to allegedly violate Washington state law by modifying the Primary Election ballot at the detriment of all other down ballot candidates, has prominent figures not […]
Child predator dirty ex-cop and murderer dead after multistate manhunt
EUGENE, Oreg.—After a pursuit with Oregon State Patrol (OSP), former Yakima Police Officer and former substitute teacher for the Richland School District, Elias Huizar, 39, who led law enforcement on a 24-hour manhunt for allegedly killing his ex-wife and girlfriend, was pronounced dead today with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. At approximately 3 […]
Memorial held for fallen State Trooper at Everett’s Angel of the Wind Arena
EVERETT—Law enforcement agencies throughout the state gathered together with Snohomish County residents at the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Tuesday, March 12, to honor the life of Washington State Patrol Trooper Christopher Gadd #927, who was killed in the line-of-duty on March 2 after being struck by a speeding, and allegedly impaired, driver […]
Medals of Merit and Valor to be awarded at state Capitol
OLYMPIA — For the first time in nine years, Washington’s Medals of Merit and Valor will be awarded Wednesday, February 21, at a ceremony in the state Legislative Building. The Medal of Merit recognizes exceptional individuals who perform outstanding services for Washington and its residents. The Medal of Valor is awarded to anyone who has […]
Washington State Energy Workgroup to host Washington State Energy Symposium
LACEY—The Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office, as part of the Washington State Energy Workgroup, will be hosting The Washington State Energy Symposium on Thursday, February 22, through Saturday, February 24, at the Lacey Campus of South Puget Sound Community College (4220 6th Ave SE Lacey, WA.) The event will run daily from 8:00 a.m. until […]
Washingtonians without working smoke alarms double their chances of death
OLYMPIA—Deputy State Fire Marshal Gregory Baruso encourages Washingtonians to invest in working smoke alarms—it can save a life, possible your own. In a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) report on home smoke alarms, the risk of dying in home structure fires with working smoke alarms is reduced by 55 percent. In 2022, the Washington State […]
Spruce Park murders were a “gang initiation,” court records state
By: Kienan Briscoe LYNNWOOD, Wash., June 15, 2023—On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, Lynnwood Police Department Detectives announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with the Spruce Park homicides that took place on July 14th, 2022. That night, responding officers found two male victims—15-year-old Tidus Goodwin-Linville and 16-year-old Jesus Sanchez Jr.—with life-threatening gunshot wounds in […]
