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Public Safety from local newsrooms

From The Olympian, Washington State Standard and 3 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. The Olympian4 hours ago

    Olympia bicyclist injured after being hit by car on I-5, troopers say, on The Olympian

    Washington State Patrol reports a bicyclist hit on I-5 at milepost 49 near Castle Rock; the injured Olympia man was transported to PeaceHealth St. John in Longview.

  2. Washington State Standard6 hours ago

    Greetings, readers: I’m the new editor of the Washington State Standard. Pleased to meet you., on Washington State Standard

    A flood of memories drowned me a week ago as I climbed the steps to the entrance of Olympia’s Legislative Building, a grand structure built in 1928. I suspect it’s easy for people who work here every day to take its beauty for granted. I know the place. I’ve been there many times in the

  3. Tacoma News TribuneYesterday

    Pierce County driver injures 2, including Lacey man, after crashing into trooper, on Tacoma News Tribune

    A JBLM resident crashed into a trooper vehicle on southbound I-5 near Des Moines, injuring two passengers who were taken to Harborview Medical Center.

  4. The OlympianYesterday

    Deputy fires weapon at suspect after Sunday morning chase, Thurston sheriff says, on The Olympian

    A Thurston County deputy fired at a suspect after an I-5 pursuit near Grand Mound; no injuries reported and the suspect is in custody; Region 3 investigates.

  5. Tacoma News TribuneYesterday

    Bonney Lake man, suspected of DUI, injured in east Pierce County crash, WSP says, on Tacoma News Tribune

    A 35-year-old Bonney Lake man suspected of DUI was injured after crossing the center line and rolling on state 162 east of Orting; troopers closed the road about 90 minutes.

  6. KIRO 7 News SeattleYesterday

    Wanted suspect in custody after police activity closes I-5 lanes near Lewis-Thurston County line, on KIRO 7 News Seattle

    Law enforcement responded to an incident on southbound I-5 in Thurston County, closing two of three lanes.

  7. The Seattle TimesYesterday

    After fires burn WA churches, what’s next for this Indigenous faith?, on The Seattle Times

    Wildfires in Nespelem and White Swan devastated the Indian Shaker Church, a uniquely Pacific Northwest religion that mixes Indigenous and Christian teachings.