Olympia murder suspect arrested after brief manhunt in Bucoda, WA
Steven Messex was wanted for a murder that happened over a week ago, and authorities in Thurston County arrested him after a brief manhunt in the town of Bucoda.
Steven Messex was wanted for a murder that happened over a week ago, and authorities in Thurston County arrested him after a brief manhunt in the town of Bucoda.
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.
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.
A reward is being offered to anyone who can help locate a suspect linked to a homicide in Olympia.
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.
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.
Police investigating a homicide in Olympia have named a suspect and are asking the public to be on alert.
Search for murder suspect in Olympia
Police in Olympia are searching for a murder suspect who is believed to be armed and dangerous.
Police in Olympia are searching for a murder suspect who is believed to be armed and dangerous.
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.
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.
Three puppies were stolen in Thurston County last week, with the victims bear sprayed.
More than 430K signatures for Stop the Gas Ban initiative
An initiative that would protect the option to use natural gas in homes and businesses will likely be on the November ballot.
An initiative that would protect the option to use natural gas in homes and businesses will likely be on the November ballot.
New laws in Washington now in effect
Hundreds of laws went into effect on June 6, but there are a few more that begin on July 1.
Hundreds of laws went into effect on June 6, but there are a few more that begin on July 1.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How a WA family rescued their daughter from Uber driver's sexual assault: docs
A Washington rideshare driver was charged with sexual assault and kidnapping after allegedly preying on an intoxicated woman last weekend. The victim's father intervened during the assault after tracking his daughter's phone.
A Washington rideshare driver was charged with sexual assault and kidnapping after allegedly preying on an intoxicated woman last weekend. The victim's father intervened during the assault after tracking his daughter's phone.
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.