Gov. Inslee announces new director for WA's police use-of-force investigation office
Washington Governor Jay Inslee appointed a director for the state's new police use-of-force investigation office.
Thousands rally for abortion rights across Puget Sound, joining a nationwide day of action
Thousands of protestors and abortion rights supporters gathered across the Puget Sound region on Saturday, as part of a nationwide day of action to rally and march for women's rights, specifically, abortion rights.
‘It’s selective enforcement’: Olympia man told to move RV off private land while others allowed to stay
All across Western Washington, RVs that park on the street for months are rarely forced to move by officials. But one Thurston County man is being told he must move one single RV sitting on his own land after trying to help a friend in need.
Judge clears way for initiative to repeal Washington capital gains tax
Opponents of the state’s new capital gains tax can begin gathering signatures on an initiative seeking to repeal the law after a judge approved final wording for how the measure would be described on the ballot and the initiative petitions.
Inslee to appeal 2 COVID restrictions relating to in-person DOL services, public meetings
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has announced he will repeal two pandemic restrictions relating to in-person driver's license services and public meetings.
Robbery suspect who fired shots near Lacey elementary school during attempted carjacking arrested
Thurston County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a 25-year-old man who tried to carjack someone at gunpoint at Olympic View Elementary in Lacey.
Olympia police ID human remains found in wooded area
Olympia police have identified the human remains that were found in a wooded area last month.
Habitat for Humanity to develop affordable housing for senior citizens, families in Olympia
Senior citizens are facing a housing shortage—what some researchers are calling a quiet, or invisible crisis. Over the next decade, the number of elderly homeless Americans is projected to triple, and that was before COVID-19 hit.
Inslee signs law requiring employers to include salary, benefits in job posting
Job postings in Washington starting in January will have to show some dollar signs.
2 officers stabbed while trying to make arrest in Olympia, suspect shot
Two Olympia police officers are recovering at home after being stabbed by a suspected arsonist.
'I’ve been waiting for this:' Families react to missing Indigenous persons alert system law
Research conducted by the Urban Indian Health Institute states Seattle has some of the highest rates of murdered Indigenous women in the U.S. The researchers also found Tacoma has some of the highest numbers of missing Indigenous people.
Washington's studded tire removal deadline is March 31
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is reminding drivers to remove studded tires by March 31 to avoid possible fines.
Washington Insurance Commissioner extends COVID-19 emergency orders to April 28
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is extending two COVID-19 emergency orders through April 28, according to Thursday press release.
2022 WA legislative session: What passed and what didn't
Washington state lawmakers worked until nearly the last minute this week, adjourning their 60-day legislative session shortly after approving a $64.1 billion supplemental state budget.
WA lawmakers approve $16 billion for transportation bill
Washington lawmakers have given final approval to a historic $16 billion, 16-year transportation revenue package as they prepare to wrap up their 60-day legislative session Thursday.
Washington lawmakers reach budget agreements as adjournment nears
House and Senate budget negotiators reached agreement Wednesday on a $64.1 billion supplemental state budget, one day before the Washington Legislature is set to adjourn its 60-day legislative session.
Washington a step closer to creating nation’s first alert system for missing Indigenous people
Washington is one step closer to creating the country’s first alert system to help find missing Indigenous women and people.
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler accused of mistreating staff
Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is facing allegations that he verbally mistreats staff and has grown increasingly volatile in recent months, leading to high turnover in the office.