Olympia PD: Student sexually assaulted while walking to school
A student says she was attacked and sexually assaulted while walking to high school in Olympia, and now police are working to identify the suspect.
Pot shop smash-and-grabs: Legislators float solutions, but others say they don't go far enough
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering tougher penalties for the recent spate of smash-and-grab burglaries, but some cannabis retailers argue Senate Bill 6133 doesn't go far enough.
Senate bill asking for $770M for paraeducators, some say it's focused on the wrong thing
One bill clearing the Senate in Olympia is pushing for $770 million more over the next three years, primarily to hire more paraeducators and boost their pay.
Olympia home invaders stole guns, assaulted victim, police say
The Olympia Police Department is searching for multiple home invasion suspects who reportedly stole firearms and assaulted a victim Thursday morning.
Drivers get sticker shock over car insurance, some rates up 20%
Washington state drivers are experiencing sticker shock after insurance rate increases that are, on average, higher than anything seen in the last few years.
Foster parents demand change to law blamed for death of an infant
The law made it more difficult for child protective services to remove kids from homes, with the intent of protecting low-income families. The law requires proof of imminent physical harm or risk.
Washington Senate unanimously bans hog-tying by police
The Washington state Senate unanimously approved legislation Tuesday that would ban police from hog-tying suspects, a restraint technique that has long drawn concern due to the risk of suffocation.
Washington DOH launches free COVID-19, flu testing kiosks across the state
The Washington State Department of Health on Monday opened kiosks across the state offering free COVID-19 and flu tests.
A look at Washington's legislative session so far: Where certain bills stand
The future of public policy in our state is beginning to take shape at the Capitol building following the first major deadline for bills to pass out of Committee on Wednesday.
WA Senate bill to establish network for student mental, behavioral health
56% of tenth graders in Washington reported signs of depression or anxiety in the most recent statewide Health Youth Survey.
Hundreds rally for bills against rent gouging in Washington
Hundreds of people rallied on the steps of the Capitol Building on Tuesday, protesting against what they say are excessive rent increases and a lack of affordable housing.
Washington lawmakers hear child marriage testimony: 'Different strokes for different folks'
Washington state senators are considering a law that would eliminate child marriage in our state.
Speed cameras on Washington highways; Lawmakers hope to curb number of crashes
State lawmakers are looking to crack down on car crashes and deaths with a new law that would add speeding cameras to state highways.
Lawmakers push to ban cell phones in Washington classrooms
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering a bill to ban cell phones in classrooms.
Lawmakers introduce bill that would lower blood alcohol limit in Washington
A bill making its way through the Washington state legislature would lower our state’s blood alcohol limit from .08 to .05.
Washington lawmakers discuss new bill that would increase consequences for graffiti, tagging
There is an obvious divide on what is considered art. When it comes to the influx of illegal graffiti and tagging on public and private properties, some state lawmakers said there is no debate.