Thurston County, WA prepares for possible flooding this week
Neighbors in Thurston County are preparing their properties for possible flooding this week.
WA leaders spar over state's multi-billion-dollar budget deficit
Washington state faces a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall, and Gov. Bob Ferguson says the path to closing the gap will require tough and immediate decisions.
Push for new statewide payroll tax
There's anew push in Olympia to tax Washington state's biggest businesses through a statewide payroll tax
Man sentenced to over 14 years for deadly Olympia homeless camp fire
Kevin Hinzpeter was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for setting a man on fire at an Olympia homeless camp in 2023. Prosecutors say Hinzpeter and another suspect, Christopher Snyder, attacked the victim with homemade napalm; Snyder’s sentencing is scheduled for next week.
WATCH: Suspect in deadly Spokane shooting arrested in Thurston County, WA
A suspect wanted for a deadly shooting in Spokane earlier this month was located and arrested in Thurston County on Monday night.
Olympia police officer involved in shooting
An investigation is underway after an Olympia police officer fired their weapon while responding to a disturbance Tuesday afternoon.
Police shooting investigation underway in Olympia, WA
An investigation is underway after a shooting in Olympia on Tuesday.
Thousands of 'No Kings' rallies planned across the U.S.
Organizers are expecting thousands of people at the state Capitol in Olympia this weekend as part of a nationwide 'No Kings' Rally.
WA healthcare benefits at risk amid government shutdown
Thousands of Washingtonians could lose health benefits if the government shutdown continues.
State superintendent says WA special education system remains intact amid federal layoffs
Proposed staff cuts at the U.S. Department of Education led to concerns about students' legal protections and the availability of special education services.
Government shutdown stretches on
The federal government shutdown entered day nine on Thursday.
Man charged for WA Capitol break-in
The man accused of breaking in and damaging the Washington State Capitol has officially been charged.
Man charged in WA State Capitol break-in, vandalism
Schubert allegedly used hammers to break into the Washington State Capitol, causing $750 in damage and starting a fire inside.
Man who broke into, damaged WA State Capitol released
The man accused of breaking in and damaging the Washington State Capitol is out of jail, though he is expected to face charges soon.
Man damages WA capitol building after early morning break-in
A man was arrested after allegedly breaking into the Washington State Capitol late Sunday night, causing widespread damage to the rotunda and starting a fire in the state reception room.
Man arrested after caught on camera ransacking Washington State Capitol
A man was arrested after allegedly breaking into the Washington State Capitol late Sunday night, causing widespread damage to the rotunda and starting a fire in the state reception room.
Gov. Ferguson: Intruder breaks into WA Capitol Building
An intruder broke into the Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia on Sunday, trashing rooms and historical items, according to Gov. Bob Ferguson.
Olympia author chronicles 140 years of women?s soccer in new book
As women?s sports gain record viewership and revenue, local author Heidi Smith is shining a light on the game?s long history. Smith, who lives in Yelm and has 27 years of soccer experience, has released Play On: From Adversity to Advantage Through 140 Years of Women?s Soccer.
Deadline to turn over WA voter registration data
State leaders have until Monday to turn over voter registration data to the federal government.
All 4 soldiers believed dead in WA helicopter crash
The four U.S. Army service members aboard a helicopter that crashed near Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Wednesday night are believed to be dead.