Water Follies, Railroad Fire, Hog Wild Weekend Enforcement

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  Washington State Patrol will conduct high visibility enforcement patrols during Water Follies weekend in Benton and Franklin counties“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 will take place from July 24-26, 2026“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 aggressive 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 distracted 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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  One lane of SR-240 to Columbia Park will close from 4-6 p.m. daily on July 25-26“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 westbound off ramp to Edison Street will close during those hours“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.”
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  State fire resources have been 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 covers 750 acres“This fire is estimated at 750 acres and growing.”
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  The Railroad Fire threatens homes“It is burning in grass and sage, and is threatening homes, crops, and Grant County Public Utilities District.”
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  The Railroad Fire threatens crops“It is burning in grass and sage, and is threatening homes, crops, and Grant County Public Utilities District.”
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  The Railroad Fire threatens utilities“It is burning in grass and sage, and is threatening homes, crops, and Grant County Public Utilities District.”
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  Level 1 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect“Level 1 and Level 3 evacuations are in effect at this time.”
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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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  Aircraft are being deployed to contain the fireNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  WSP, Ocean Shores Police, and Grays Harbor Sheriff's Office will conduct enforcement for Hog Wild motorcycle rally in Ocean Shores“The Washington State Patrol (WSP), Ocean Shores Police Department (OSPD), and Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office (GHSO) will conduct a “High Visibility Enforcement” (HVE) patrol in Ocean Shores during the weekend of July 24 to July 26 for Hog Wild, which is the biggest motorcycle rally in western Washington.”
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  The Hog Wild motorcycle rally will take place from July 24-26, 2026“July 22, 2026 HOQUIAM, Wash. – The Washington State Patrol (WSP), Ocean Shores Police Department (OSPD), and Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office (GHSO) will conduct a “High Visibility Enforcement” (HVE) patrol in Ocean Shores during the weekend of July 24 to July 26 for Hog Wild, which is the biggest motorcycle rally in western Washington.”
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  The enforcement aims to reduce collisions“The primary goal of the emphasis patrol is to reduce serious injury and fatality collisions, as well as reducing and interdicting crime.”
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  The enforcement aims to reduce crime“The primary goal of the emphasis patrol is to reduce serious injury and fatality collisions, as well as reducing and interdicting crime.”