Gov. Inslee appoints Megan Matthews as director of state's Office of Equity
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday appointed Megan Matthews as the new director of the Washington State Office of Equity.
Man arrested after throwing rock at sheriff's cruiser, fighting with deputy in Olympia
Deputies arrested a man who threw a rock at a Thurston County Sheriff's cruiser, and then fought with an officer in Olympia Tuesday morning.
WA Department of Health union members call to end mandatory 'Outward Mindset' program
More than 250 union members within the Washington Department of Health have signed a petition against a mandatory training program within the agency called Outward Mindset, and they're calling for it to become optional.
Powerball, Mega Millions Jackpots reach a combined $1.43B
The Powerball and Mega Millions now have a staggering combined total of $1.43 billion, and a July 14 drawing is quickly approaching.
Fire season on track to match 'some of the most devastating wildfire years' in Washington
As we head into another dry weekend, two big fires continue to burn in Western Washington and hundreds of others have popped up statewide, many over the holiday weekend.
Seattle officials want to prosecute drug possession and public drug use
Seattle elected officials proposed legislation that would allow the city attorney's office to charge and prosecute those who possess and use drugs in a public space.
Washington lawmakers pass bill keeping drugs illegal
Washington lawmakers approved a major new drug policy as they returned to work for a special session Tuesday, saying it strikes a balance between public order and compassion for those struggling with substance abuse.
Newly passed pet protection bills will help abused & neglected animals rehabilitate, find homes faster
A newly signed set of Washington laws are a win for animal rights advocates across the state looking to better regulate dog breeding and commercial pet stores.
Bill cracks down on street racing, WSP uses aviation to catch perpatators
State legislators are working to pump the brakes on street racing in our state and while changes are coming, they won't be implemented in time for this summer's busy traffic season.
Olympia police search for suspect who killed family's dog
Olympia Police are hunting for the person they say randomly killed a family’s dog Sunday afternoon.
Gov. Inslee to end COVID-19 vaccine requirements for state workers Thursday
As state and local agencies put COVID-19 in the rearview mirror, Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced that starting Thursday, state employees will no longer need to be vaccinated against the coronavirus.
DNR chief Hilary Franz announces campaign for Washington governor
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz launched her campaign for Washington governor on Wednesday.
Trans minors protected from estranged parents under Washington law
Minors seeking gender-affirming care in Washington will be protected from the intervention of estranged parents under a measure Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law Tuesday.
Inslee signs law allowing duplexes, fourplexes
At a time of soaring home prices, rising homelessness and a housing crisis in Washington that will require 1 million homes over the next two-plus decades to keep up with population growth, Gov. Jay Inslee on Monday signed a law legalizing duplexes and fourplexes in most neighborhoods in nearly every city to increase the state's housing supply.
4 taken into custody after man stabbed to death in Olympia
Police are investigating after a man was stabbed to death in Olympia early Sunday morning.
Washington insurance commissioner will not seek reelection
Longtime Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler said Monday he would not seek reelection.
New state law cracking down on hazing honors WSU student who died in 2019
On Monday, Gov. Jay Inslee signed a new law that cracks down on hazing. The law was named after a Washington State Student who died from hazing in 2019 while he was pledging a fraternity.
