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  • 3 weeks ago | fox13seattle.com | Franque Thompson

    Investigating traumatic incidents can be mentally draining for law enforcement. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), about 30 percent of first responders develop mental health conditions like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). June is recognized nationally as PTSD Awareness Month. The Tukwila Police Department is using this time to focus on the issue affecting officers locally and across the country.

  • 1 month ago | fox13seattle.com | Franque Thompson

    Wildland firefighters and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continue working to extinguish the Second Creek Fire, about eight miles north of Leavenworth. The DNR said the wildfire was first reported on the afternoon of May 26. As of Wednesday afternoon, the wildfire had burned an estimated 64 acres and was approximately 20 percent contained.

  • 1 month ago | yahoo.com | Franque Thompson

    The BriefThe Second Creek Fire near Leavenworth has burned 64 acres and is 20% contained, with 200 personnel working to control it. Dry, hot conditions and high winds are raising concerns about an early and potentially severe wildfire season in Washington. Officials urge caution with campfires and outdoor burning, as 90% of wildfires are human-caused. LEAVENWORTH, Wash.

  • 1 month ago | q13fox.com | Franque Thompson

    Hot WA weather raises wildfire concerns With western Washington experiencing hot and dry weather on Wednesday, and strong winds expected on Thursday, there's fears that wildfire danger of the east side of the state could get worse. LEAVENWORTH, Wash. - Wildland firefighters and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continue working to extinguish the Second Creek Fire, about eight miles north of Leavenworth.

  • 1 month ago | fox13seattle.com | Franque Thompson

    A family vacation to the Philippines had a shocking end upon their return home to Washington state. Maximo Londonio, a Thurston County father, was arrested at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by federal immigration agents on May 16. On Friday, his family, union members, and community supporters rallied outside the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma calling for his release.

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Franque Thompson
Franque Thompson @FranqueThompson
5 Jun 25

Closer view of the scene where Valley SWAT is investigating the building. Garage door of the building is damaged, but it’s unclear what happened to it. Still waiting on @kentpd for shooting investigation details. @PugetSoundFire still waiting to get inside to put out fire. https://t.co/rjETOR5E1V

Franque Thompson
Franque Thompson @FranqueThompson

.@kentpd on scene of possible officer-involved shooting near S 216th St. Valley S.W.A.T. is also present. @PugetSoundFire is waiting to put out fire in the building but can’t get in since police incident is developing inside. Sprinkler system is controlling flames in the meantime https://t.co/nPNfnrRkNM

Franque Thompson
Franque Thompson @FranqueThompson
5 Jun 25

.@kentpd on scene of possible officer-involved shooting near S 216th St. Valley S.W.A.T. is also present. @PugetSoundFire is waiting to put out fire in the building but can’t get in since police incident is developing inside. Sprinkler system is controlling flames in the meantime https://t.co/nPNfnrRkNM

Franque Thompson
Franque Thompson @FranqueThompson
17 Mar 25

PERSONAL NEWS: Went to Dublin, Ireland a girlfriend... came back to Seattle a fiancé 🍀❤️💍 We are lucky, and truly blessed to share this love. God is good. From the Emerald Isle to the Emerald City, I get to spend the rest of my life traveling the world with my future husband. https://t.co/ygUfTR9Whz