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.
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.
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.
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.
Proposed bill would pay Washington incarcerated workers minimum wage
A Washington state lawmaker who has spent time in prison wants the state to pay incarcerated workers minimum wage for doing their jobs.
A Washington state lawmaker who has spent time in prison wants the state to pay incarcerated workers minimum wage for doing their jobs.
Bill would create Washington cannabis commission
A new bill under consideration this week in the State Legislature would create a cannabis commission in Washington State.
A new bill under consideration this week in the State Legislature would create a cannabis commission in Washington State.
Debate heats up over research data used to craft current WA police pursuit law
The debate surrounding the possible change of Washington's police pursuit law and the data lawmakers are using to make those decisions remains contentious in Olympia.
The debate surrounding the possible change of Washington's police pursuit law and the data lawmakers are using to make those decisions remains contentious in Olympia.
Bill under consideration would increase tax on high-potency cannabis in Washington
A new state House bill under consideration in Olympia would significantly increase the tax on marijuana products, depending on the concentrations of THC.
A new state House bill under consideration in Olympia would significantly increase the tax on marijuana products, depending on the concentrations of THC.
Olympia man found guilty of double murder of his elderly parents
A 30-year-old has been convicted for killing both his elderly parents in Thurston County in 2021.
A 30-year-old has been convicted for killing both his elderly parents in Thurston County in 2021.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID-19 for second time
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "very mild symptoms including a mild cough."
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "very mild symptoms including a mild cough."
State leaders hope bipartisan effort saves lives, increases traffic safety in Washington
When it comes to traffic fatalities, Washington leads the nation in year-over-year increases.
When it comes to traffic fatalities, Washington leads the nation in year-over-year increases.
Washington lawmakers hear testimony on 7 abortion bills
Abortion rights proposals have been front and center in Olympia, Washington, this week as state lawmakers heard hours of public testimony on seven proposals that would reinforce abortion access.
Abortion rights proposals have been front and center in Olympia, Washington, this week as state lawmakers heard hours of public testimony on seven proposals that would reinforce abortion access.
Rally held in Olympia by people against proposed Thurston County airport
A rally was held in Olympia on Wednesday by people against a proposed Thurston County, Washington airport.
A rally was held in Olympia on Wednesday by people against a proposed Thurston County, Washington airport.
One Washington lawmaker has the key to block discussions on police pursuits, and she is wielding that power
The issue of police pursuits in Washington State have been front and center ever since the law changed in 2021 under House Bill 1054.
The issue of police pursuits in Washington State have been front and center ever since the law changed in 2021 under House Bill 1054.
Police pursuit bill has Washington Democrats at odds
The thrust of the effort to block bills amending Washington's police pursuit laws hinge on a study from a retired University of Washington professor. Now, some other Democrats in the Legislature want that data thrown out.
The thrust of the effort to block bills amending Washington's police pursuit laws hinge on a study from a retired University of Washington professor. Now, some other Democrats in the Legislature want that data thrown out.
Couple killed with 3 children in Olympia fire identified
A woman and man who died along with three of their children when their house caught fire early Saturday southwest of Olympia, Washington, have been identified by a family member.
A woman and man who died along with three of their children when their house caught fire early Saturday southwest of Olympia, Washington, have been identified by a family member.
Gov. Inslee endorses bill to lower blood alcohol level in Washington
The number of deadly traffic crashes in Washington soared to a level not seen since 1990, and local leaders are hoping a new bill to lower the BAC limit will remedy the problem.
The number of deadly traffic crashes in Washington soared to a level not seen since 1990, and local leaders are hoping a new bill to lower the BAC limit will remedy the problem.
Suspect who stole $30,000 worth of sunglasses, merchandise arrested in Olympia
Police arrested a suspect who has allegedly stolen more than $30,000 worth of sunglasses from multiple retailers across the city.
Police arrested a suspect who has allegedly stolen more than $30,000 worth of sunglasses from multiple retailers across the city.
'Oakley Carlson Act' filed in the Washington Legislature
Proposed legislation inspired by missing six-year-old Oakley Carlson has been filed in the 68th legislative session.
Proposed legislation inspired by missing six-year-old Oakley Carlson has been filed in the 68th legislative session.
New Thurston County Sheriff plans to tackle domestic violence with new team
The new Thurston County Sheriff is planning to make some bold moves to tackle domestic violence in the county.
The new Thurston County Sheriff is planning to make some bold moves to tackle domestic violence in the county.
Olympia Police: Rape suspect extradited from New York to Thurston County after investigation
A rape suspect is being extradited from New York back to Thurston County to stand trial, following a months-long investigation by Olympia Police.
A rape suspect is being extradited from New York back to Thurston County to stand trial, following a months-long investigation by Olympia Police.