Posts Tagged ‘DUI patrols’
DUI Patrols Increase This Month During Leavenworth Oktoberfest
With Leavenworth’s annual Oktoberfest starting tomorrow, the Washington State Patrol, Chelan County Sheriff’s Office and Wenatchee Police Department are increasing DUI patrols up and down the Wenatchee Valley. During the three-weekend event, the Patrol said its goal is to prevent serious injuries and fatal collisions. Extra patrols will be on-duty during the festivities, but they’re…
Read MoreSnowy Driving On Mnt. Passes, U.S. 2 This Morning, DUI Holiday Patrols Out Now
Washington State Patrol Trooper Brian Moore joins Dan Langager in the KOHO studio to talk about snowy driving conditions on the Cascade mountain passes and along Highway 2 in Leavenworth this morning, being prepared for winter driving, high traffic volumes in Leavenworth and recreation areas this time of year and DUI patrols out for Christmas and…
Read MoreIntense Traffic, Extra Patrols Across Region’s Highways This Weekend
Between regular weekend traffic, Monday’s total solar eclipse and students heading back to WSU in Pullman, Washington and Oregon highways will be packed this weekend. The Washington Traffic Safety Commission and local law enforcement also begin extra DUI patrols today, running through Labor Day, Monday Sept. 4. KOHO’s Dan Langager breaks down the traffic situation…
Read MoreChelan County Sheriff’s Update – Sheriff Brian Burnett
Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett swings by the KOHO studio for his weekly chat with Dan Langager to talk about river rescues this year and the fun and dangers of floating the Wenatchee River, as well as DUI emphasis patrols starting this Friday and running through Labor Day.
Read MoreExtra DUI Patrols Start Friday in NCW
Each summer in Washington, an average of 150 people die in traffic crashes. It’s the deadliest season of the year on area roads. Last year, impaired drivers were involved in crashes that resulted in 277 deaths and another 371 serious injuries. These crashes are tragic and adding to the tragedy, they are completely preventable. That…
Read MoreWeekend Snowstorm Bungles Local Traffic, Causes Mountain Pass Accidents
Washington State Patrol Trooper Brian Moore joins Chris Hansen in the KOHO studio to talk about the over 300 accidents in North Central Washington since Friday, injuries and a fatality on I-90 Sunday, tips for winter driving and to recap holiday DUI patrols.
Read More2015 DUI Patrol Numbers Show Rise in Drug-Impaired Driving
We’ve been telling you over the last couple weeks about extra DUI emphasis patrols underway in North Central Washington for the holiday season. Local sheriff’s offices, police departments and the Washington State Patrol are on the look-out for impaired drivers, whether that’s alcohol, marijuana or prescription drugs. This is the final weekend of those holiday…
Read MoreChelan County Sheriff’s Update
Chelan County Sheriff Brian Burnett joins Chris for his weekly chat to talk about staying warm when outside this time of year, traveling safely in snowy conditions and holiday DUI patrols underway and an expansion of his office’s School Resource Officer contract with the Cascade School District.
Read MoreWinter Driving Tips with State Patrol Trooper Brian Moore
Washington State Patrol Trooper Brian Moore, District 6 spokesman and recruiter, joins Chris in the KOHO studio to talk about the coming snowfall and driving safely in winter conditions, during Monday’s snowfall over 100 collisions in a 24-hour span, extra DUI patrols during the holidays and more.
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