WSP Enforces Traffic, Fire Response for Events

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  Washington State Patrol (WSP) will conduct high-visibility enforcement patrols (HVEP) July 24-26“The Washington State Patrol (WSP) will be conducting high visibility enforcement patrols (HVEP) throughout Water Follies weekend, July 24th through July 26th, 2026.”
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  The high-visibility enforcement patrols (HVEP) will take place during Water Follies weekend in Columbia Park“The Washington State Patrol (WSP) will be conducting high visibility enforcement patrols (HVEP) throughout Water Follies weekend, July 24th through July 26th, 2026.”
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  The patrols will focus on speeding“The HVE will focus on speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt compliance.”
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  The patrols will focus on impaired driving“The HVE will focus on speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt compliance.”
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  The patrols will focus on seat belt compliance“The HVE will focus on speeding, impaired driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and seat belt compliance.”
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  Closures will occur on SR-240 from 4-6 p.m. on July 25“The main entrance from westbound SR-240 to Columbia Park will have one lane closed from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, to help safely manage event traffic and pedestrians.”
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  Closures will occur on SR-240 from 4-6 p.m. on July 26“The main entrance from westbound SR-240 to Columbia Park will have one lane closed from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, to help safely manage event traffic and pedestrians.”
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  The closures are for event traffic management“The main entrance from westbound SR-240 to Columbia Park will have one lane closed from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26, to help safely manage event traffic and pedestrians. During the same time frame, the westbound off ramp of SR-240 to Edison Street will be closed. These are the same closures the WSP and the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) have conducted in previous years during Water Follies.”
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  State fire resources were mobilized for the Railroad Fire in Grant County“State fire assistance has been mobilized under the Washington State Fire Services Resource Mobilization Plan in support of local firefighters working to contain the Railroad Fire located in Grant County, near Beverly and Schwana.”
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  The Railroad Fire started July 22“The Railroad Fire started on July 22, 2026, at approximately 11:00 p.m.”
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  The Railroad Fire spans 750 acres“This fire is estimated at 750 acres and growing.”
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  Five wildland strike teams are being deployed to contain the fire“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered five wildland strike teams, air attack, two Type 2 helicopters, and four multi-engine scoopers to aid in containment efforts.”
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  Air attack is being deployed to contain the fire“Mobilization specialists from the Fire Protection Bureau have ordered five wildland strike teams, air attack, two Type 2 helicopters, and four multi-engine scoopers to aid in containment efforts.”
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  Four helicopters are being deployed to contain the fireNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Evacuations are in effect for homes and crops“Level 1 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”