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.
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.
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.
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.
'Do the right thing': 2 other Bob Fergusons drop out of WA governor race, AG threatened criminal charges
Attorney General Bob Ferguson said if the two other "Bob Fergusons" didn’t withdraw from the race by the Monday deadline they could face criminal charges under state law.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson said if the two other "Bob Fergusons" didn’t withdraw from the race by the Monday deadline they could face criminal charges under state law.
OIympia man arrested for murder in 40-year-old Everett cold case after DNA matched to evidence at scene
DNA evidence helped detectives crack a decades-old cold case involving the murder and sexual assault of a woman in Everett.
DNA evidence helped detectives crack a decades-old cold case involving the murder and sexual assault of a woman in Everett.
Everett police arrest suspect in 1984 cold case
Everett police announced on Wednesday that they made an arrest in a cold-case homicide from 1984.
Everett police announced on Wednesday that they made an arrest in a cold-case homicide from 1984.
WSDOT graffiti-fighting drones take flight in Tacoma, Olympia
Tired of seeing graffiti defacing western Washington streets? A new pilot program involving drone technology aims to fix that.
Tired of seeing graffiti defacing western Washington streets? A new pilot program involving drone technology aims to fix that.
High-capacity magazine ban remains in Washington amid legal battle
The Washington Supreme Court has kept the state's limit on ammunition magazines to 10 rounds in place as the legal battle continues with a firearms retailer who challenged the ban.
The Washington Supreme Court has kept the state's limit on ammunition magazines to 10 rounds in place as the legal battle continues with a firearms retailer who challenged the ban.
WA launches $45M program to make EVs more affordable
A new $45 million state program aimed at making electric vehicles more affordable was unveiled today by Washington state leaders.
A new $45 million state program aimed at making electric vehicles more affordable was unveiled today by Washington state leaders.
Thurston County Sheriff's Office warns public of impersonation, false warrants scam
The warning was issued following multiple reports of individuals impersonating members of law enforcement and exploiting victims by demanding money under false pretenses.
The warning was issued following multiple reports of individuals impersonating members of law enforcement and exploiting victims by demanding money under false pretenses.
Republican candidate for Washington governor says he is no longer seeking state GOP nomination
Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert says he is withdrawing his name for consideration when it comes to the state's GOP endorsement.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert says he is withdrawing his name for consideration when it comes to the state's GOP endorsement.
Styrofoam ban starts June 1
Starting June 1, everything from clamshell takeout containers to coffee cups to trays and other food and drink carriers will be outlawed, so long as those items are made from expanded polystyrene (EPS).
Starting June 1, everything from clamshell takeout containers to coffee cups to trays and other food and drink carriers will be outlawed, so long as those items are made from expanded polystyrene (EPS).
Volunteers upgrade veteran widow's home in Olympia
April is National Volunteer Month. Groups in Olympia were hard at work Thursday morning, upgrading a local Army veteran widow's home.
April is National Volunteer Month. Groups in Olympia were hard at work Thursday morning, upgrading a local Army veteran widow's home.
WA to adopt new regulation for 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
New federal regulations will reduce exposure to “forever chemicals” in drinking water for millions of people nationwide.
New federal regulations will reduce exposure to “forever chemicals” in drinking water for millions of people nationwide.
WA gun store sold hundreds of high-capacity magazines in 90 mins without ban
A Kelso gun store owner said he sold hundreds of high-capacity magazines in the 90-minute window between a sales ban being ruled unconstitutional and the state's emergency appeal.
A Kelso gun store owner said he sold hundreds of high-capacity magazines in the 90-minute window between a sales ban being ruled unconstitutional and the state's emergency appeal.
Call for tougher laws to protect children
A lawmaker says the death of 4-year-old Everett boy Ariel Garcia might have been prevented were it not for a change in legislation that makes it easier for parents with drug abuse issues to keep custody of a child.
A lawmaker says the death of 4-year-old Everett boy Ariel Garcia might have been prevented were it not for a change in legislation that makes it easier for parents with drug abuse issues to keep custody of a child.
Lawmaker says tougher child protection laws in Washington could help save kids like Ariel Garcia in the future
A lawmaker says the death of 4-year-old Everett boy Ariel Garcia might have been prevented were it not for a change in legislation that makes it easier for parents with drug abuse issues to keep custody of a child.
A lawmaker says the death of 4-year-old Everett boy Ariel Garcia might have been prevented were it not for a change in legislation that makes it easier for parents with drug abuse issues to keep custody of a child.
Man pleads guilty to yelling racial slurs, threatening to kill Olympia federal employee
A Thurston County man has pleaded guilty to threatening to kill a federal employee at Olympia's Social Security Office
A Thurston County man has pleaded guilty to threatening to kill a federal employee at Olympia's Social Security Office
Inslee signs 'Strippers' Bill of Rights' into law
A bill designed to protect exotic dancers, better known as the "Strippers' Bill of Rights," has gotten its official stamp of approval from Gov. Inslee. With Inslee's signature, the law will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. The bill also greenlights sale of alcohol in adult venues.
A bill designed to protect exotic dancers, better known as the "Strippers' Bill of Rights," has gotten its official stamp of approval from Gov. Inslee. With Inslee's signature, the law will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. The bill also greenlights sale of alcohol in adult venues.
Olympia to install license plate-reading cameras to fight vehicle thefts
The city of Olympia is installing license plate readers to crack down on stolen vehicles.
The city of Olympia is installing license plate readers to crack down on stolen vehicles.