The Washington State Patrol Government and Media Relations (GMR) team welcomed Patti Gosch, the first full-time Tribal Liaison in department history. This position comes after…
We know how frustrating it can be to hear about an incident, but not have any follow up. With that in mind, we followed up…
Mayor Nancy Backus announced Tuesday evening that she has appointed Daniel O’Neil to the position of interim chief for the Auburn Police Department. Mark Caillier…
As friends and families prepare to gather for Thanksgiving Day this Thursday, November 28, the Washington State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds residents that the recipe…
On Tuesday, November 26th the South King County Fire Training Consortium (SKCFTC) will be conducting live fire training in the City of Pacific. The structure…
A social media post allegedly containing threats against Rainier Middle School was shared from one student to another began Sunday afternoon. This post began circulating…
Auburn Police Chief Bill Pierson has separated from the city, effective immediately. Mayor Nancy Backus has named Assistant Chief Mark Caillier as acting chief until…
Crews from Valley Regional Fire Authority Station 32 responded to a collision on Auburn Way S just after noon Friday. According to a statement from Auburn…
The Auburn Police have issued a release, requesting public assistance in identifying a man they say robbed an Auburn convenience store are gun point. According…
An Auburn Mountainview High School student informed administrators that a fellow student had a firearm. The freshman was located with the weapon, a BB gun,…
It all started with allegedly stealing a can of beer. Now, Timothy Timmons is facing charges related to assaulting two Auburn police officers and stealing…
Valley Regional Fire Authority Public Information & Education Officer Kimberly Terhune received the Fire Educator of the Year award at the annual Washington Fire Prevention…
Creative costumes, scary decorations, and delicious treats- oh my! As Halloween creeps up on us, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) offers these tips and…
The Valley Regional Fire Authority dispatched trained wildland firefighters this morning to California. VRFA Public and Education Office Kimberly Terhune confirmed that “as of 7…
Auburn Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect in relation to a shooting that occurred Wednesday night around 10:30pm. According to police,…
Assistant Fire Chief Christian Johnson, 55, was badly burned while fighting the Spring Coulee Fire in Eastern Washington last month. He was flown to Harborview…
The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is joining the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) October 6-12, 2019, to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign,…

















