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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.