Washington moves to end child sex abuse lawsuit time limits
People who were sexually abused as children in Washington may soon be able to bring lawsuits against the state, schools or other institutions for failing to stop the abuse, no matter when it happened.
Nonprofit calls for updated policy and protection after 3 officers shot in one week in Washington
Three law enforcement members in Washington were shot in the line of duty in one week, which brings the state's total of officers shot to five so far in 2023.
Washington House votes 55-42 to ban sale of assault weapons
The Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban the sale of assault weapons on Wednesday.
Washington House OKs bill requiring 10-day wait for guns
Washington House Democrats have passed a bill that would require a 10-day waiting period when purchasing firearms.
DNA from tooth helps identify remains of missing Olympia woman found in Oregon
The remains of a woman found in an extremely remote, wooded area off of a US Forest Service road in Oregon has been identified as a woman missing out of Olympia.
Olympia City Council to approve agreement on large affordable housing development plan
During Tuesday’s City of Olympia City Council meeting, members approved an agreement with South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity to build 123 affordable housing units.
Washington House passes bill that would legalize duplexes, fourplexes
The Washington State House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow for the construction of duplexes and fourplexes in most neighborhoods.
'Our streets are so unsafe now'; Bill addressing illegal street racing passes Washington Senate
A Senate bill is moving favorably through legislation to put the brakes on illegal street racing in Washington.
WSP to conduct 'Move Over, Slow Down' emphasis patrols near road work zones
The Washington State Patrol will conduct emphasis patrols through April, aiming to get drivers to ‘Move Over, Slow Down’ around work zones.
Thurston County man dead after being hit by car in his own driveway, suspect arrested
A Thurston County man is dead after he was hit by a car in his own driveway Friday night, authorities say.
Deadline looms in Olympia for certain bills to be considered or passed out of House
All eyes have been on Olympia this legislative session as bills that would change how police handle drugs, and car chases have taken center stage.
'We don’t have enough beds for everyone:' Freezing temps create high demand for shelter space
Freezing temperatures in Olympia mean limited resources, in even less shelter space, for people experiencing homelessness.
State hopes to clear out remaining backlogged rape kits by the end of the year
A new bill making its way to the US Senate could provide more funding to states like Washington to finally clear out backlogged rape kits that have taken years to process and review.
Lawmakers take another step forward to removing some restrictions from police chases
Thursday, lawmakers took another step forward toward giving officers more freedom for when they can chase suspects in cars.
State lawmakers discuss bill that could shift instructional hours in public schools
Debate continued Thursday on Senate Bill 5054 that has the potential to impact more than one million students in public schools across Washington.
Legislators hear emotional testimony on 'Oakley Carlson Act' aimed at protecting children
Supporters of House Bill 1397, known as the Oakley Carlson Act, gave emotional testimony during a committee meeting on Friday. The proposal moves to hold DCYF more accountable when foster kids are returned to their biological parents.
Lawmakers move new bill forward that will slightly loosen police chase restrictions
Thursday, a proposal to let officers chase suspects with less restrictions moved forward in the State Capitol.
Washington lawmakers approaching deadline on bill to change police vehicle pursuit laws
A proposal that could repeal restrictions on police vehicle pursuits in Washington is nearing its last rounds in legislation.
'End SVP releases into our communities': Residents push for new legislation regarding sex-offender housing
Residents say they are being blindsided by the locations and sudden pop-up of facilities that will house the highest level of sex offenders. Now state lawmakers are pushing new bills to clear up the situation.
Lawmakers consider banning octopus farms in Washington
Washington's lawmakers are making a push to ban an industry before it takes root. That industry is octopus farming, a controversial idea that has gathered interest globally.