Gov. Ferguson orders flags lowered for WA trooper killed on duty

Governor Bob Ferguson has issued a directive requiring all state agencies to lower state and American flags in honor of the WSP trooper killed in the line of duty last week.

Gov. Ferguson announces WA housing investment propsal
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As Gov. Bob Ferguson drafts his 2026 budget, he is proposing a major new investment aimed at addressing Washington’s ongoing affordable housing crisis.

WA leaders spar over state's multi-billion-dollar budget deficit

Washington state faces a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall, and Gov. Bob Ferguson says the path to closing the gap will require tough and immediate decisions.

Push for new statewide payroll tax
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There's anew push in Olympia to tax Washington state's biggest businesses through a statewide payroll tax

Man sentenced to over 14 years for deadly Olympia homeless camp fire
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Kevin Hinzpeter was sentenced to more than 14 years in prison for setting a man on fire at an Olympia homeless camp in 2023. Prosecutors say Hinzpeter and another suspect, Christopher Snyder, attacked the victim with homemade napalm; Snyder’s sentencing is scheduled for next week.

Olympia police officer involved in shooting
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An investigation is underway after an Olympia police officer fired their weapon while responding to a disturbance Tuesday afternoon.

Thousands of 'No Kings' rallies planned across the U.S.
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Organizers are expecting thousands of people at the state Capitol in Olympia this weekend as part of a nationwide 'No Kings' Rally.

Government shutdown stretches on
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The federal government shutdown entered day nine on Thursday.

Man charged for WA Capitol break-in
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The man accused of breaking in and damaging the Washington State Capitol has officially been charged.

Man charged in WA State Capitol break-in, vandalism

Schubert allegedly used hammers to break into the Washington State Capitol, causing $750 in damage and starting a fire inside.

Man who broke into, damaged WA State Capitol released
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The man accused of breaking in and damaging the Washington State Capitol is out of jail, though he is expected to face charges soon.

Man damages WA capitol building after early morning break-in
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A man was arrested after allegedly breaking into the Washington State Capitol late Sunday night, causing widespread damage to the rotunda and starting a fire in the state reception room.

Man arrested after caught on camera ransacking Washington State Capitol
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A man was arrested after allegedly breaking into the Washington State Capitol late Sunday night, causing widespread damage to the rotunda and starting a fire in the state reception room.

Gov. Ferguson: Intruder breaks into WA Capitol Building

An intruder broke into the Washington State Capitol Building in Olympia on Sunday, trashing rooms and historical items, according to Gov. Bob Ferguson.

Olympia author chronicles 140 years of women?s soccer in new book
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As women?s sports gain record viewership and revenue, local author Heidi Smith is shining a light on the game?s long history. Smith, who lives in Yelm and has 27 years of soccer experience, has released Play On: From Adversity to Advantage Through 140 Years of Women?s Soccer.