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This Town in Washington State Takes the Crown for Most Violent
When I lived in Yakima years ago, I never realized that their violent crime rate was triple the national average. My wife joked that there was a shooting or stabbing there every day but you'll be surprised to find that Yakima isn't the most violent city in Washington State. This...
Fraud Probe Uncovers $1M Embezzlement in Tiny Washington Town
A recent audit by the Office of the Washington State Auditor has revealed that Morton’s clerk-treasurer embezzled over $900,000 in public funds. Washington State Auditor Reports Major Embezzlement Scandal in Morton. In a shocking revelation, the Office of the Washington State Auditor has uncovered a staggering $937,584 embezzled by...
Washington State Serial Killer Hexed Jailers…And It Worked!
A Convicted Serial Killer In Washington State Put A Hex On His Captors. One of the most unusual urban legends from Washington State that'll shock you is a serial killer who hexed his jailers...and it worked!. Real? Washington State Urban Legend On The Jake Bird Hex Curse Might Be... Talk...
Trial Begins Over Washington State’s Role In Protester’s Death on I-5 During 2020 Demonstration
A jury trial commenced Monday in King County Superior Court concerning the tragic death of Summer Taylor, a 24-year-old protester who was struck and killed on Interstate 5 during a demonstration in July 2020. The lawsuit, filed by Taylor’s estate, alleges that the Washington State Patrol failed to adequately protect the protest group after allowing them to occupy the freeway for 18 consecutive nights leading up to the incident.
High visibility patrols will target impaired drivers in King County this Labor Day weekend
In a bid to enhance roadway safety, the King County Target Zero Traffic Safety Coalition announced that it will be conducting High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) patrols throughout this Labor Day weekend. These patrols are focused on identifying and removing impaired drivers from the roads as part of the ongoing “100...
Washington State Patrol Boosts HiVE Patrols During Ellensburg Rodeo to Promote Safe Driving
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) District 6 is ramping up their High Visibility Enforcement (HiVE) patrols during one of eastern Washington's major events, the Ellensburg Rodeo. From August 28 to September 2, officers will be out in force to mitigate behaviors behind the wheel that often lead to serious accidents, according to a report published by the WSP. The targeted behaviors are speeding, aggressive driving, distraction from electronic devices, and improper passing.
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