Police report details how manhunt started for Olympia murder suspect
A police report released Friday tells us more about the circumstances leading up to a July 20 homicide in Olympia, and the following manhunt for the suspected killer in Bucoda, Washington.
Olympia murder suspect arrested after manhunt in Bucoda, WA
Law enforcement in Thurston County arrested a man suspected of shooting and killing a person in Olympia after a brief manhunt on Thursday.
Reward offered for information on Olympia, WA homicide suspect
A reward is being offered to anyone who can help locate a suspect linked to a homicide in Olympia.
Olympia police search for homicide suspect, believed to be armed
Police investigating a homicide in Olympia have named a suspect and are asking the public to be on alert.
WA DSHS: Card skimming has stolen $5.5M from EBT users
Washington’s Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) is reporting a spike in EBT skimming, which has robbed SNAP recipients of $5.5 million since 2022.
Deputies rescue 3 puppies stolen in Thurston County
Three puppies were stolen in Thurston County last week, with the victims bear sprayed.
Free summer meal programs available for WA children, teens
With children and teens home for the summer, several districts throughout the region have set up programs to ensure youth can still receive a free meal during the next couple of months.
Pollinator Peril: The ongoing battle for Washington’s honeybee keepers
After a damp winter and severe drop in demand, Washington beekeepers report their colonies are struggling, and their profits are down.
Pregnant woman, JBLM soldier killed in Lacey shooting; suspect arrested
Two people were found dead after a shooting in Lacey, and court docs have revealed what led up to the killing and high-speed police pursuit on Thursday night.
What to know about Washington's new laws that go into effect July 1
On July 1, new laws go into effect in Washington state covering everything from "stealthing" protections, to vehicle safety recalls, to welfare exemptions.
WA Uber driver charged with rape, kidnapping of passenger
An Uber driver in Olympia faces charges of rape and kidnapping, with the victim's father stopping the alleged assault after using phone tracking to locate his daughter.
Effects of months-old ID theft continue to haunt Thurston County woman
Months after becoming the victim of ID theft, Julie McReynolds is still living a bad dream.
New WA laws in June 2024 include guns, police pursuits, income tax, more
On June 6, 310 new laws went into effect covering everything from police pursuit rules, to parental rights for school involvement, to weapon restrictions and unique bans on child marriage and octopus farming.
Olympic marmot conservation plan: Could reintroducing wolves save the species?
Conservationists are advocating for the Olympic marmot, a beloved species found only in Washington state, to be added to the endangered species list. The Center for Biological Diversity attributes the subspecies’ decline to climate change and predation by coyotes.