The Senate today passed legislation that would provide legal recourse to those who are victims of biased or discriminatory police notifications. “This bill is a…
The below is the Weekly Press Release for the investigation of the fatal shooting of Nicholas Ellingson by an Auburn Police Officer on December 17, 2020.…
The Senate passed legislation that would improve public safety by ensuring access to services for formerly incarcerated or confined individuals reentering the community. SB 5304,…
On the first anniversary of the killing Manuel Ellis, the Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill to mandate independent investigation of deadly uses…
Like many states across the country, Washington is determined to clear the backlog of sexual assault kits (SAKs) awaiting comprehensive forensic analysis. Each sexual assault…
A Tennessee man indicted and charged with aggravated kidnapping is suspected of holding his 17-year old daughter in the western US, possibly in the Seattle…
The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 245 calls for service for the week of February 22-28, 2021. Year to Date our Valley Professional Firefighters…
WSP has been advised that one of our employees has been arrested and charged with two counts of attempted child rape and had their first…
When fire happens in the home, every second counts to ensure everyone remains safe. As part of your home fire escape plan, the State Fire…
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO) filed its 56th hate crime case in December 2020- a significant increase to previous years and a new…
The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 296 calls for service for the week of February 15-21, 2021. Year to Date our Valley Professional Firefighters…
The below is the Weekly Press Release for the investigation of the fatal shooting of Nicholas Ellingson by an Auburn Police Officer on December 17, 2020.…
Overdose deaths accelerated in Washington in 2020, increasing by 38% in the first half of 2020 compared to the first half of 2019. Most of…
It’s been one year since 16-year old Asia Wilbon left her home in Kent, Washington. She has yet to return. Asia’s father, Richard Wilbon, said…
J.D. ‘Jake’ Evans, former City of Auburn Police Chief, quietly passed away at his Ellensburg home on February 14, 2021, at age 78. Serving as…
The below is the Weekly Press Release for the investigation of the fatal shooting of Nicholas Ellingson by an Auburn Police Officer on December 17, 2020.…
From the Pacific, WA Police Department: Road Rage on Stewart Road at HWY 167 Escalates to Threats and Assault A road rage incident over someone driving…