L&I fines 2 roofing companies millions for 'egregious and willful' safety violations
The Department of Labor & Industries fined two roofing companies for letting roofers work without fall protection, as well as other ‘egregious and willful’ safety violations.
The Department of Labor & Industries fined two roofing companies for letting roofers work without fall protection, as well as other ‘egregious and willful’ safety violations.
Washington DOH launches monkeypox data dashboard, cases declining statewide
The Washington State Department of Health launched an interactive monkeypox dashboard as cases decline statewide. “MPV cases are decreasing across our state, but this outbreak isn’t over yet," says Health Secretary Dr. Umair Shah.
The Washington State Department of Health launched an interactive monkeypox dashboard as cases decline statewide. “MPV cases are decreasing across our state, but this outbreak isn’t over yet," says Health Secretary Dr. Umair Shah.
Olympia woman found dead in home; adopted son, 30, arrested
Deputies are investigating after a 30-year-old man was arrested in connection with the death of an 82-year-old Olympia woman.
Deputies are investigating after a 30-year-old man was arrested in connection with the death of an 82-year-old Olympia woman.
Man shoots another man during dispute in Olympia
Olympia police are investigating after a man shot another man during a dispute Friday morning.
Olympia police are investigating after a man shot another man during a dispute Friday morning.
Inslee called for review of DCYF's handling of Oakley Carlson's case; no wrongdoing found
In a letter to the director of the state Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds (OFCO), Gov. Jay Inslee called on the organization to review the Department of Children, Youth and Families’ (DCYF) handling of Oakley Carlson’s case.
In a letter to the director of the state Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds (OFCO), Gov. Jay Inslee called on the organization to review the Department of Children, Youth and Families’ (DCYF) handling of Oakley Carlson’s case.
1 killed in shooting in Olympia, man arrested for domestic violence
One man is in jail and another is dead after a shooting in Olympia late Monday night.
One man is in jail and another is dead after a shooting in Olympia late Monday night.
WA Supreme Court to hear the validity of breathalyzers used by police statewide
The Washington State Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that is challenging the use of a breathalyzer carried by all law enforcement in the state to test a person’s blood alcohol level.
The Washington State Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that is challenging the use of a breathalyzer carried by all law enforcement in the state to test a person’s blood alcohol level.
Olympia police shoot knife-wielding suspect who they say attacked officers
Detectives are investigating after Olympia police shot a suspect, who was armed with a knife, after they say the suspect attacked officers.
Detectives are investigating after Olympia police shot a suspect, who was armed with a knife, after they say the suspect attacked officers.
State's new Missing Indigenous Person Alert System shows promising results
Washington has some of the highest case numbers of missing and murdered Indigenous people in the country. New efforts backed by the state to help protect them are showing promising results.
Washington has some of the highest case numbers of missing and murdered Indigenous people in the country. New efforts backed by the state to help protect them are showing promising results.
AG Ferguson challenges proposed utility rate hikes by Puget Sound Energy, Avista
Washington-based energy companies Puget Sound Energy and Avista have proposed rate increases as early as this winter, which the Attorney General's Office argues are unfair on customers.
Washington-based energy companies Puget Sound Energy and Avista have proposed rate increases as early as this winter, which the Attorney General's Office argues are unfair on customers.
Washington judge overturns insurance rate credit scoring ban
A judge on Friday overturned a Washington state rule prohibiting insurers from using credit scoring to set rates for auto, homeowner and renter insurance.
A judge on Friday overturned a Washington state rule prohibiting insurers from using credit scoring to set rates for auto, homeowner and renter insurance.
Police warn about increase in air conditioner thefts
Police in Thurston County are warning people that there have been several air conditioners thefts recently.
Police in Thurston County are warning people that there have been several air conditioners thefts recently.
Washington Ecology, seafood processor agree to $92K penalty
A seafood processing company west of Aberdeen, Washington, will pay more than $92,000 in a settlement agreement over water quality violations, Washington state ecology officials said.
A seafood processing company west of Aberdeen, Washington, will pay more than $92,000 in a settlement agreement over water quality violations, Washington state ecology officials said.
2 Washington men connected to Patriot Front charged for vandalizing Olympia Pride mural
Two Washington men now face new charges in connection to the white nationalist group ‘Patriot Front,’ accused of vandalizing a rainbow Pride mural in Olympia.
Two Washington men now face new charges in connection to the white nationalist group ‘Patriot Front,’ accused of vandalizing a rainbow Pride mural in Olympia.
Olympia police seize fentanyl, guns and cash from gas station shoplifting arrest
Police recovered stolen merchandise, more than a thousand dollars of counterfeit money and drugs after a suspect was arrested for shoplifting at a gas station last week.
Police recovered stolen merchandise, more than a thousand dollars of counterfeit money and drugs after a suspect was arrested for shoplifting at a gas station last week.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
Olympia Police need help identifying a suspect in an attempted abduction from early June.