Docs: Olympia man stabs parents with sword
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A man in Olympia is behind bars, accused of stabbing his parents with a sword over loud music.

Thieves steal merch truck from Olympia family's business

It will be a long road to recovery for a small family business in Olympia after thieves stole a rental truck containing all their custom cut-outs and printed merchandise while they were traveling in between festivals. 

Deputies seek help identifying WA burglary, sexual assault suspect

Deputies in Thurston County are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who allegedly broke into a woman’s home and sexually assaulted her last September. 

WA superintendent urges lawmakers to plug public school funding shortfalls

Days after revealing his budgetary wishlist for Washington's public schools, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is asking legislators for $3.7 billion to help make up a huge funding shortfall.

Woman dies, 2 hurt after pursued driver crashes in Thurston County, WA

A woman is dead and two others are recovering after a reckless driver crashed into them while being pursued by law enforcement in Thurston County on Saturday.

$2M from WA gun store settlement going to police agencies, AG says

Washington sued a Federal Way gun shop for selling high-capacity magazines after a statewide ban — and most of that $3 million settlement is now going to police agencies to combat gun violence.

WA state agency under fire over juvenile justice crisis

The head of Washington's juvenile detention agency is facing growing calls to resign, including from state legislators, union staff, advisory boards and now, the families of residents inside the facility.

WA Dept. of Children, Youth and Families under fire
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An oversight board met to discuss the current state of the Washington Department of Children, Youth and Families.

Olympia Police banned from personalizing equipment in settlement over shooting Black man

The city of Olympia, Washington, will pay $600,000 to the family of a Black man shot and killed by police in a settlement that also stipulates that officers will be barred from personalizing any work equipment.

Settlement bans Olympia officers from personalization of equipment
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A settlement between the city of Olympia and the family of a Black man who was shot and killed by police will ban Olympia Police from decorating equipment.

Abandoned ships cost WA taxpayers millions
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Abandoned boats on Washington waterways have been a nightmare for the state, costing taxpayers millions while negatively affecting the environment.

Abandoned puppies getting round-the-clock care in Olympia
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A couple that was hiking on a trail near Olympia on Sunday was shocked to find a planter box containing nearly a dozen newborn puppies inside.