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: A vehicle drove through a coffee shop in Gorst due to a medical issue. The 4 occupants in the vehicle were all transp...
12/25/2025

: A vehicle drove through a coffee shop in Gorst due to a medical issue. The 4 occupants in the vehicle were all transported to the hospital with injuries.

Power lines are also down and there is a sewage spill. The Department of Ecology has been advised.

From: Trooper Katherine Weatherwax

🚨 : SR106 at MP 3 is fully blocked for a one car vs ditch fatality collision. Cause is under investigationFrom: Trooper ...
12/25/2025

🚨 : SR106 at MP 3 is fully blocked for a one car vs ditch fatality collision. Cause is under investigation

From: Trooper Katherine Weatherwax

Traffic was looking good on I-5 North and South at around 2pm today.Happy Christmas Eve everyone!Drive safe today and Do...
12/24/2025

Traffic was looking good on I-5 North and South at around 2pm today.

Happy Christmas Eve everyone!

Drive safe today and Don't Drink and Drive!

Ladislau "Alex" Kovacs was reported missing on 10/24/2025. He was last seen at his residence in Vader, Washington, and i...
12/24/2025

Ladislau "Alex" Kovacs was reported missing on 10/24/2025. He was last seen at his residence in Vader, Washington, and is associated with a white Hyundai Santa Fe bearing Washington license plate CPE6071.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of Ladislau "Alex" Kovacs, please contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office - WA at 360-748-9286

Seattle police officers arrested a 28-year-old felon and two other shoplifters during a Retail Theft Operation in the Un...
12/24/2025

Seattle police officers arrested a 28-year-old felon and two other shoplifters during a Retail Theft Operation in the University Village shopping center yesterday evening.

On Dec. 23 at about 7:15 p.m., patrol officers conducting the operation arrested two women, 28 and 34, stealing merchandise from Victoria’s Secret. Police recovered $173 in stolen items and seized a fixed-blade knife, lockpick kit, and brass knuckles from one of the suspects.

Officers identified and released the women and recommended criminal charges to the city attorney’s office.

Towards the end of the operation, the lingerie store’s Loss Prevention manager caught two more suspects stealing. When officers moved in to apprehend them, they ran through the parking lot, ditching merchandise as they fled. Police caught one of the men and arrested him. The second suspect evaded capture.

The 28 year old, known to law enforcement as a violent offender is a previously convicted felon for assault and robbery. Police booked him into the King County Jail for Organized Retil Theft and Obstructing a Public Officer.

Officers recovered $759 in stolen merchandise. The other suspect remains outstanding. This is an open and active case assigned to the General Investigations Unit.

Victoria’s Secret trespassed all three suspects from their store.

From: Seattle Police Department

Memorial service for fallen WSP Trooper Guting scheduled for SaturdayThe Washington State Patrol (WSP) is hosting a memo...
12/24/2025

Memorial service for fallen WSP Trooper Guting scheduled for Saturday

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is hosting a memorial service for fallen Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting - Badge #720 at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at Life Center Central on Campus located at 1717 S. Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405.

WSP is working closely with Trooper Guting's family to create a ceremony honoring her life and service with an intimate, family-focused event with appropriate law enforcement honors. Saturday's service will not include a law enforcement processional, and will have a focus on being surrounded ded by family. friends, and colleagues.

As space may be limited, the event will be live streamed with links made available prior to the event. WSP will share those links and other logistic concerns as planning matures.

The family wishes to thank the public for the many condolences received and the widespread outpouring of support.

Statement from King Governor Bob Ferguson SUBJECT: Lowering of the Washington State and United States FlagsI am deeply s...
12/24/2025

Statement from King Governor Bob Ferguson

SUBJECT: Lowering of the Washington State and United States Flags

I am deeply saddened by the death of Washington State Trooper Tara-Marysa Guting, 29, Badge #720, who tragically lost her life in the line of duty on Friday, December 19, 2025. I hereby direct that Washington state and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff in her memory on Saturday, December 27, 2025.

I have no objection to agencies lowering the flags at the close of business on Friday, December 26, 2025. Flags should remain at half-staff until close of business or sunset on Saturday, December 27, 2025, or first thing Monday morning, December 29th.

A weather system will move north towards Western Washington on Wednesday. Winds are expected to increase Wednesday, but ...
12/24/2025

A weather system will move north towards Western Washington on Wednesday. Winds are expected to increase Wednesday, but there remains significant uncertainty into the strength of winds. Continue to monitor the forecast from trusted sources over the next couple days.

From: US National Weather Service Seattle Washington

Pierce County Troopers are on scene of a 1 car-motorcycle collision on NB SR-7 at 174th St S. The motorcycle driver is b...
12/24/2025

Pierce County Troopers are on scene of a 1 car-motorcycle collision on NB SR-7 at 174th St S. The motorcycle driver is being transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

The cause is under investigation and NB traffic is getting by in the center turn lane.

From: Trooper Kameron Watts

Statement from Governor Bob Ferguson "Our budget relies on $1 billion from our Rainy Day Fund, in addition to eliminatin...
12/24/2025

Statement from Governor Bob Ferguson

"Our budget relies on $1 billion from our Rainy Day Fund, in addition to eliminating tax breaks for corporations and almost $800 million in reductions to state agencies."

"Last session, many members of the Legislature wanted to drain the Rainy Day Fund. I insisted we hold the line, and we protected our reserves."

"Now, facing destructive tariffs and a cost of at least $165 million from the Big Betrayal Bill, we need that fund. And we can transfer $1 billion while maintaining the same level of reserves as we had when we first earned our AAA bond rating in 2019."

Shelaine Andy, 34, from Yakima is wanted by the Washington State Department of Corrections for Auto Theft. A Secretary's...
12/24/2025

Shelaine Andy, 34, from Yakima is wanted by the Washington State Department of Corrections for Auto Theft.

A Secretary's Warrant was issued for her arrest on October 24th, 2025.

Please do not attempt to contact any wanted person as they may be armed and/or dangerous. Please call 911 with information about wanted individuals. Contact the DOC by calling (866) 359-1939

Update in SR-509 Fatal Collision Investigation: Vehicle of Interest ImpoundedTacoma, Wash. – Update: Over the past 24 ho...
12/23/2025

Update in SR-509 Fatal Collision Investigation: Vehicle of Interest Impounded

Tacoma, Wash. – Update: Over the past 24 hours, investigators have located and impounded a vehicle of interest believed to be involved in this fatal collision. Detectives are actively working this case and continue to seek information from anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the incident. The Crime Stoppers tip line will remain open to receive and review any information related to this investigation.

The Tacoma Police Department continues to investigate a fatal collision that occurred Friday evening on State Route 509 involving a Washington State Patrol trooper.

On Friday, December 19, 2025, at approximately 7:23 p.m., a Washington State Patrol trooper was struck by a vehicle while investigating an unrelated collision on the on-ramp to southbound SR-509 from Port of Tacoma Road. The initial impact caused the trooper to be thrown into the right travel lane of southbound SR-509, where the trooper was incapacitated and lying motionless in the roadway.

A short time later, a second vehicle, a dark-colored pickup truck, struck the trooper in the right lane and continued southbound on SR-509 without stopping.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or may have dash-camera footage from southbound SR-509 near Port of Tacoma Road between approximately 7:20 and 7:30 p.m. is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

Tips can be directed to the Tacoma Police Department through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

This incident remains under active investigation. Updates will be provided as significant developments occur.

From: Tacoma Police Department

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