VIDEO: Crews knock down fire in Lacey mobile home park

Crews are investigating after a massive fire broke out in a mobile home park in Lacey early Saturday morning. 

Thurston County Sheriff says deputies will pursue smash & grab burglars under new interpretation of law

 The Sheriff of Thurston County has issued a warning for thieves that are using stolen cars to smash into storefronts in his county.   He says if you steal a car and smash it into a business, his office will come after you. 

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.

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.   

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.

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.

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.