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Months‑Long Yelm Hit‑and‑Run Investigation Ends in Arrest, Underscoring Regional Traffic‑Safety Concerns

A months‑long Thurston County investigation into a 2025 Yelm hit‑and‑run that injured a pedestrian and killed his dog has led to an arrest, highlighting wider regional concerns about pedestrian safety and cross‑county investigative cooperation.

Source: MyNorthwest

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Feb 24, 2026

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Five Dead in Purdy Stabbing and Shooting; Pierce County Investigators Respond

Five people, including a suspect, were killed Tuesday morning in Purdy after a stabbing escalated into a shooting. Authorities say deputies were responding to a no-contact order issue when witnesses reported a man stabbing people outside a home.

Source: MyNorthwest

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Feb 24, 2026

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Gas Leak Prompts Temporary Evacuation Order in East Vancouver Neighborhood

Residents near NE 123rd Avenue and 40th Circle in Vancouver were temporarily evacuated Tuesday after a reported gas leak prompted safety warnings and a 500‑foot perimeter around the site.

Source: KGW

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Feb 24, 2026

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Washington County Tests Drone‑Assisted 911 Response, Raising Operational Questions for Southwest Washington

Washington County’s new drone responder pilot program could have ripple effects across Southwest Washington as local agencies watch how the technology performs and how the public responds.

Source: KGW

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Feb 23, 2026

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Snohomish County Issues Alert for Missing 15‑Year‑Old Bothell Girl

Snohomish County authorities are searching for 15-year-old Eulalia Marban Moreno, who left her Bothell home Monday morning and has not been heard from since. Deputies say she may have traveled along regional transit routes, including those connected to the I‑5 corridor.

Source: MyNorthwest

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Feb 23, 2026

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Suspected Explosive Prompted Monday Closure at Kent City Hall; Device Later Removed Safely

A suspected explosive prompted Monday’s temporary shutdown of the Kent City Hall campus. The device was later removed safely, and buildings are expected to reopen following evaluation by authorities.

Source: MyNorthwest

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Feb 23, 2026

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McMinnville Police Chase Ends in Arrest of Vancouver Man and Drug Seizure

A Vancouver, Washington man was arrested after a police chase in McMinnville led authorities to seize a substantial quantity of drugs, according to KOIN.

Source: KOIN

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Feb 23, 2026

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Three Residents Safely Escape Vancouver House Fire as Crews Contain Blaze Within Minutes

Three people escaped a house fire in Vancouver on Sunday afternoon after flames destroyed the home’s roof. Fire crews contained the blaze within minutes, and investigators are working to determine the cause.

Source: KOIN

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Feb 23, 2026

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Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Impersonation Scam

Columbia County officials are warning residents about scammers impersonating Sheriff’s Office personnel and demanding payment. Authorities stress they never request money by phone.

Source: Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG

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Feb 23, 2026

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Two-Alarm Fire in Rural Washington County Displaces Five; No Injuries Reported

Five people and their pets were displaced after a two-alarm house fire in rural Washington County. No injuries were reported, and the incident highlights ongoing fire safety concerns for rural communities across the Southwest Washington region.

Source: KGW

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Feb 23, 2026

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Months‑Long Yelm Hit‑and‑Run Investigation Ends in Arrest, Underscoring Regional Traffic‑Safety Concerns

Five Dead in Purdy Stabbing and Shooting; Pierce County Investigators Respond

Gas Leak Prompts Temporary Evacuation Order in East Vancouver Neighborhood

Washington County Tests Drone‑Assisted 911 Response, Raising Operational Questions for Southwest Washington

Snohomish County Issues Alert for Missing 15‑Year‑Old Bothell Girl

Suspected Explosive Prompted Monday Closure at Kent City Hall; Device Later Removed Safely

McMinnville Police Chase Ends in Arrest of Vancouver Man and Drug Seizure

Three Residents Safely Escape Vancouver House Fire as Crews Contain Blaze Within Minutes

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents of Impersonation Scam

Two-Alarm Fire in Rural Washington County Displaces Five; No Injuries Reported

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