Lawmakers push to ban cell phones in Washington classrooms
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering a bill to ban cell phones in 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.
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.
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.
Controversial anti-homeless rocks spark outrage and legislative action in Washington
Large rocks strategically placed throughout the state, purportedly aimed at deterring homeless encampments, are catching the attention of Washingtonians.
Large rocks strategically placed throughout the state, purportedly aimed at deterring homeless encampments, are catching the attention of Washingtonians.
Bill that would toughen animal cruelty sentencing laws reaches House floor
A new bill has made it to the House floor that would toughen animal cruelty sentencing laws.
A new bill has made it to the House floor that would toughen animal cruelty sentencing laws.
Thurston Co. Sheriff proposes installing 20 high-tech traffic cameras to fight crime
The Thurston County Sheriff is considering the use of high-tech cameras to help fight crime on the streets.
The Thurston County Sheriff is considering the use of high-tech cameras to help fight crime on the streets.
Proposed bill aims to increase safety at pet kennels by requiring fire alarm, sprinklers and inspections
After two fires at dog daycare businesses in Seattle, one of which resulted in the death of at least one dog, lawmakers in Olympia are pushing for safety changes within the pet boarding industry.
After two fires at dog daycare businesses in Seattle, one of which resulted in the death of at least one dog, lawmakers in Olympia are pushing for safety changes within the pet boarding industry.
Injured eagle rescued near Tacoma shows signs of recovery
An injured eagle that was found entangled in electrical lines in Tacoma several weeks ago is anticipated to make a full recovery.
An injured eagle that was found entangled in electrical lines in Tacoma several weeks ago is anticipated to make a full recovery.
Rep. Liz Berry's main purpose is to pass gun laws during her fourth year in the legislature
In the last three years, the Democrat-controlled legislature has pushed through a slew of gun laws with Berry at the helm of some big changes. Since taking office in 2021, several of Berry’s bills are now law, including a ban on untraceable ghost guns.
In the last three years, the Democrat-controlled legislature has pushed through a slew of gun laws with Berry at the helm of some big changes. Since taking office in 2021, several of Berry’s bills are now law, including a ban on untraceable ghost guns.
People in Olympia run last-minute errands ahead of weekend's freezing temperatures
Record-breaking cold temperatures continue to spread across western Washington. The frigid lows are here to stay for the next several days.
Record-breaking cold temperatures continue to spread across western Washington. The frigid lows are here to stay for the next several days.
People in Olympia run last-minute errands ahead of weekend?s freezing temperatures
Extremely cold temperatures will stick around through the weekend with overnight lows in the teens and daytime highs in the mid 20s.
Extremely cold temperatures will stick around through the weekend with overnight lows in the teens and daytime highs in the mid 20s.
New Washington bill could make 'stealthing,' described as akin to rape, a penalty
Concerns of ‘stealthing,’ which has been described as ‘akin to rape,’ have made it to the legislative floor. One Washington lawmaker is hoping to soon make the act a civil penalty.
Concerns of ‘stealthing,’ which has been described as ‘akin to rape,’ have made it to the legislative floor. One Washington lawmaker is hoping to soon make the act a civil penalty.
New Washington bill could make 'stealthing,' described as akin to rape, a penalty
Concerns of ?stealthing,? which has been described as ?akin to rape,? have made it to the legislative floor. One Washington lawmaker is hoping to soon make the act illegal.
Concerns of ?stealthing,? which has been described as ?akin to rape,? have made it to the legislative floor. One Washington lawmaker is hoping to soon make the act illegal.
Between a rock and a hard place: WSDOT's controversial approach to homelessness
Boulders placed on the shoulder of I-5 in Olympia send an undeniable message: the homeless are not welcome here.
Boulders placed on the shoulder of I-5 in Olympia send an undeniable message: the homeless are not welcome here.
2 suspects arrested for Olympia storage facility break-in, investigation ongoing
Police arrested two suspects who broke into an Olympia storage facility and stole multiple items, including guns, during the holidays. Detectives are investigating to determine if there are more victims.
Police arrested two suspects who broke into an Olympia storage facility and stole multiple items, including guns, during the holidays. Detectives are investigating to determine if there are more victims.
Starting his final year in office, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee stresses he isn't finished yet
Addressing the Legislature at the start of his final year in office, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee returned to one of his top priorities and the issue that defined his brief presidential bid: climate change.
Addressing the Legislature at the start of his final year in office, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee returned to one of his top priorities and the issue that defined his brief presidential bid: climate change.
WATCH: Gov. Jay Inslee to give his last State of the State address
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is giving his last State of the State address Tuesday in Olympia.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is giving his last State of the State address Tuesday in Olympia.
Statue model of Billy Frank, Jr. to be unveiled in Olympia, Washington this week
An effort to honor Nisqually tribal activist Billy Frank, Jr. will be unveiled this week in Olympia, Washington.
An effort to honor Nisqually tribal activist Billy Frank, Jr. will be unveiled this week in Olympia, Washington.
2024 Washington State Legislative Session begins Monday in Olympia
The new legislative session begins Jan. 8 in Olympia, Washington. Topics this session include the fentanyl crisis, creating affordable housing and government transparency.
The new legislative session begins Jan. 8 in Olympia, Washington. Topics this session include the fentanyl crisis, creating affordable housing and government transparency.
Deputies arrest child molestation suspect near 'The Jungle' homeless encampment in Olympia
Thurston County deputies spent their final hours of 2023 tracking down a man who was living near a large homeless camping area, and who had been accused of molesting a child.
Thurston County deputies spent their final hours of 2023 tracking down a man who was living near a large homeless camping area, and who had been accused of molesting a child.