Initiative to decriminalize most drugs will not appear on November ballot
The campaign behind a controversial initiative that would decriminalize personal amounts of almost all illegal drugs has ended its signature-gathering push to get the initiative on the Nov. 8 ballot.
These new laws are now in effect in Washington state
Starting July 1, several new laws will go into effect for Washington state, including new gun restrictions, alerts for missing Indigenous people, increased toll rates and increased license plate fees.
Emergency order declared to keep boaters away from endangered killer whales this summer
Officials with the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) issued an emergency order on Thursday, requiring whale watching vessels and boaters to keep away from Southern Resident killer whales this summer. This reminder follows a recent declaration of 13 whales being considered ‘vulnerable’.
Gov. Inslee, lawmakers pursue more protections for those seeking abortion in Washington
Washington Governor Jay Inslee and other lawmakers say they'll be working on legislation to shore up more protections for people seeking abortions in the coming weeks.
Olympia Police seek ID of suspect in attempted abduction
Olympia Police need help identifying a suspect in an attempted abduction from early June.
Gov. Inslee won’t seek temporary suspension of state gas tax, despite Biden's call to do so
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said he would not support a temporary suspension of the state gas tax, despite President Joe Biden calling on state leaders to do so.
$5,000 reward offered for ID of suspects who threw flare into lawmaker's office, robbed antique shop
A $5,000 reward is being offered for the identification and subsequent arrest of two suspects who were seen on camera lighting a flare before tossing it into the office of a Republican state lawmaker.
Suspect arrested for allegedly firing gun into Olympia homeless encampment
Olympia Police arrested a person suspected of firing a gun into a local homeless encampment referred to as ‘The Jungle.’
Sale of high-capacity ammo magazines will be banned in Washington state starting July 1
Starting July 1, the sale of ammunition magazines with more than 10 rounds will be banned in Washington state. Importing, manufacturing and distributing them will be outlawed, too.
Whistleblower talks to FOX 13 after being fired by state insurance commissioner
Washington state Gov. Jay Inslee is now among a growing number of people saying elected Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler should resign.
Report: WA state insurance office aide fired after filing complaint
The office of Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has fired a top aide who formally complained that Kreidler had bullied him and was increasingly "antagonizing staff", according to a report from the Northwest News Network.
WA's mobile 'Care-A-Van' clinics celebrate one year, 15,000 vaccines
Washington State Department of Health is celebrating the one-year mark of its “Care-A-Van” service, which they say has vaccinated tens of thousands of people since it launched last year.
Students claim Olympia high school is censoring student-run news outlets
In Olympia, Capital High School student journalists are faced with red-tape, saying their school administrators are silencing them and locking up equipment they've used all year.
Washington students can now be excused from class for mental health reasons
A new law that goes into effect on June 9 will allow Washington students to be legally excused from school for mental health reasons.
Police search for suspects in Olympia gas station robbery
Police are searching for two suspects after a gas station robbery in Olympia last week.
Olympia students walk out in protest of gun violence
Dozens of high school and middle school students walked out of schools to protest gun violence Wednesday after 19 children and two teachers were shot and killed last week at a school in Uvalde, Texas.
Olympia the first to permit free RV encampment parking on public street
Olympia is trying something no other city in the region has done: allowing permit-based RV encampment parking on a city street.
Pierce County again approves homeless 'safe parking zone' legislation
The Pierce County Council unanimously approved legislation for safe parking zones, with the aim of getting people living in their cars from parking on city streets.
Buyers warned of used car dealerships waiving warranty without their knowledge
The Attorney General’s Office is warning people buying used cars of dealers waiving the warranty without their consent.
People living in tents along state highways cannot stay if offered shelter, Gov. Inslee says
People living in encampments along state highway right-of-ways will soon have to make a decision, Governor Jay Inslee said: take shelter or move.