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.
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.
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.’
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has announced he will repeal two pandemic restrictions relating to in-person driver's license services and public meetings.