Government She was killed in the line of duty. 36 years later the State Patrol remembers as part of centennial It was the Friday before Memorial Day weekend 36 years ago and Washington State Patrol Trooper Glenda Thomas was patrolling I-5 through Seattle. A call... Austin Jenkins
Government Washington State Patrol sexual misconduct case tests state oversight as police reforms near passage The son-in-law of the Washington State Patrol chief resigned as a trooper after investigations into allegations of on-the-job sex and sexual assault. He... Mike Reicher of The Seattle Times Austin Jenkins
Health Why you should cool it on the road during coronavirus outbreak in Washington The coronavirus outbreak may have emptied the highways around Seattle, but Washington state troopers say they're worried about some of the behavior they're seeing out on the road. Angela King Kim Shepard
Health What's driving the uptick in Washington motorcycle crashes? More than 20 motorcycle riders have died in Washington in 2019 so far, according to preliminary data from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC). Paige Browning
Hey, single drivers: Get out of that HOV lane! State Trooper Rick Johnson has heard some curious excuses from people driving in the HOV lane. "I forgot I didn’t have my kids in the car.” “I consider... Kim Malcolm Katherine Banwell
What you need to know about the new distracted driving law. And yes, you can drink your coffee Bill Radke speaks with Washington State Patrol Trooper Chase VanCleave about the new distracted driving law. Trooper VanCleave gets into the difference... Matt Martin Bill Radke
Put down the phones and the food. Distracted driving laws are changing A change in a Washington state law aims to crack down on distracted driving. It takes effect on July 23. Angela Nhi Nguyen
Washington State Patrol Unveils New Breathalyzer Machines After four years of testing and assessment, the Washington State Patrol rolled out its new breathalyzer machines Tuesday. Kim Malcolm
