State patrol to conduct emphasis patrols beginning on Nov. 21

The Washington State Patrol announced on Nov. 19 that it will be conducting emphasis patrols beginning today, Nov. 21.

The patrols will run through Dec. 1 as Washington State University students travel across the state for the Thanksgiving holiday break.

During the emphasis, troopers in District 4 (Adams, Spokane and Whitman counties) and District 6 (Grant and Kittitas counties) will be focusing on speeding, which includes driving too fast for conditions, distracted/impaired driving and other collision-causing violations.

An increased WSP presence is expected to be seen on State Routes 26 and...