1 dead in Olympia house fire, deputies call death 'suspicious'
Thurston County detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a person who was found inside a house fire in Olympia Saturday morning.
Washington's new laws in 2024: Everything you need to know
A host of bills are on their way to being signed into law in Washington state.
WA lawmakers pass bills including octopus farming ban, gun restrictions
Washington's 60-day legislative session wrapped up Thursday with lawmakers passing nearly 400 bills.
GOP: Inslee threatened to torpedo legislation if Dems didn't pass controversial gas bill
Washington Democrats finally rallied to pass a controversial bill aiming to phase out natural gas. But Republicans are crying foul, claiming Gov. Inslee threatened to veto any other bills they were working on if they didn't pass this one.
Washington's ‘Stripper Bill of Rights’: Proposed bill aims to protect sex workers
Gov. Inslee is expected to sign into law a ‘Strippers Bill of Rights’ which includes some of the most wide-reaching state-level protections for adult dancers in the country.
Washington AI task force: Committee to manage evolving risks, benefits of AI
The Washington State Legislature on Tuesday approved an ‘Artificial Intelligence Task Force’ to discuss the developments, benefits and risks of AI.
Identity thief disguised as ‘traditional mom’ accused of fraudulent South Sound shopping spree
A South Sound woman is hoping you can help catch an identity thief who turned her life upside down.
Washington state House overwhelmingly passes ban on hog-tying by police
The Washington state House overwhelmingly approved legislation Wednesday that would ban police from hog-tying suspects, a restraint technique that has long drawn concern because of the risk of suffocation.
Washington state lawmakers consider police pursuit and parents’ rights initiatives
Two conservative-backed initiatives restoring police pursuits and ‘rights’ for parents of public school students were considered by Washington lawmakers on Wednesday, in back-to-back hearings that occasionally became heated.
Redmond man behind 6 ballot initiatives ready to take on state government
Brian Heywood is a hedge fund manager, a part-time farmer, and the brains behind 6 high-profile initiatives on Washington's November ballot aiming to restore police pursuits, ban income tax and repeal the state's climate laws.
WA legislative session 2024: Which bills passed and which missed vote deadlines
Washington's lawmakers convened in Olympia on Monday and approved over 50 bills that will move forward to get a final full vote. However, one of the more notable mentions that came out of the meeting were things that weren't voted on.
Bill banning child marriage in Washington; moves to governor's desk
Child marriage is still legal in Washington state but that could soon change.
Several drivers flee traffic stops in Thurston County, Sheriff blames pursuit laws
After several drivers fled from police trying to pull them over, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders aired his grievances about Washington's 2021 pursuit legislation.
Paraeducators demand respect and higher pay from lawmakers
On Monday, educators who help our state's most vulnerable students rallied outside the Capitol demanding respect and higher pay.
