Healthcare facilities may soon implement mask wearing as respiratory viruses spread
As respiratory illnesses begin to spread in western Washington, health officials are turning back to COVID-type precautions to clamp down on airborne infection.
I-5 in Olympia reopens after semi-truck rollover crash
Both directions of I-5 in Olympia reopened Tuesday morning after lanes were blocked because of a semi-truck crash overnight.
I-5 in Olympia blocked after semi-truck rollover crash
Crews are working to clear up a scene Tuesday morning after a rollover semi-truck crash blocked both directions of I-5 in Olympia overnight.
Police arrest shoplifting suspect in Olympia, recover meth and cash
Police arrested a shoplifting suspect in Olympia earlier this month, and in addition to the stolen goods, officers recovered meth and cash.
Olympia School District to discuss return of school resource officers after students brought guns to school
Earlier this week, Olympia Superintendent Patrick Murphy and School Board President Darcy Huffman announced their intent to ask the board to reinstate SROs on campuses after two students were arrested for carrying weapons at Capital High School in the first week of the school year.
Olympia schools explore bringing back school resource officers
School resource officers could be making a comeback at schools in Olympia.
Multiple arrests made in carjacking incident at local Olympia gym
Police arrested multiple people who attacked a man and stole his car from a local gym in Olympia last month.
More WA employees speak out against 'Outward Mindset' program
After a union petition kicked off calling for the Washington State Department of Health to end mandatory Outward Mindset training, employees say more colleagues are speaking up against the controversial training program.
VIDEO: Crews knock down fire in Lacey mobile home park
Crews are investigating after a massive fire broke out in a mobile home park in Lacey early Saturday morning.
Man sentenced for stealing, selling $100K worth of medical equipment from WA hospitals
A North Carolina man was sentenced Thursday for stealing and selling more than $100,000 worth of medical supplies while working at hospitals in Washington.
Thurston County Sheriff says deputies will pursue smash & grab burglars under new interpretation of law
The Sheriff of Thurston County has issued a warning for thieves that are using stolen cars to smash into storefronts in his county. He says if you steal a car and smash it into a business, his office will come after you.
Gov. Inslee appoints Megan Matthews as director of state's Office of Equity
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday appointed Megan Matthews as the new director of the Washington State Office of Equity.
Man arrested after throwing rock at sheriff's cruiser, fighting with deputy in Olympia
Deputies arrested a man who threw a rock at a Thurston County Sheriff's cruiser, and then fought with an officer in Olympia Tuesday morning.
WA Department of Health union members call to end mandatory 'Outward Mindset' program
More than 250 union members within the Washington Department of Health have signed a petition against a mandatory training program within the agency called Outward Mindset, and they're calling for it to become optional.
Powerball, Mega Millions Jackpots reach a combined $1.43B
The Powerball and Mega Millions now have a staggering combined total of $1.43 billion, and a July 14 drawing is quickly approaching.
Fire season on track to match 'some of the most devastating wildfire years' in Washington
As we head into another dry weekend, two big fires continue to burn in Western Washington and hundreds of others have popped up statewide, many over the holiday weekend.
Seattle officials want to prosecute drug possession and public drug use
Seattle elected officials proposed legislation that would allow the city attorney's office to charge and prosecute those who possess and use drugs in a public space.
Washington lawmakers pass bill keeping drugs illegal
Washington lawmakers approved a major new drug policy as they returned to work for a special session Tuesday, saying it strikes a balance between public order and compassion for those struggling with substance abuse.
Newly passed pet protection bills will help abused & neglected animals rehabilitate, find homes faster
A newly signed set of Washington laws are a win for animal rights advocates across the state looking to better regulate dog breeding and commercial pet stores.
Bill cracks down on street racing, WSP uses aviation to catch perpatators
State legislators are working to pump the brakes on street racing in our state and while changes are coming, they won't be implemented in time for this summer's busy traffic season.