After rounding the downhill curve, either after entering highway from prior intersection (highway 12) or continuing West on SR 8, WSP trooper sitting hidden on the shoulder of next on-ramp. While a “state road” this is beginning of open 2-lane road to the coastal / ocean cities (ie., Aberdeen, Hoquiam, Westport & Ocean Shores). Not, where you would expect state patrols – Beware.