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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Affordable housing development focuses on senior citizens
It's the housing shortage that's not making daily headlines?some researchers are going so far as to call it the "invisible" housing crisis, and it's challenging one of our most vulnerable populations.
It's the housing shortage that's not making daily headlines?some researchers are going so far as to call it the "invisible" housing crisis, and it's challenging one of our most vulnerable populations.
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.
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.
Two Olympia police officers are recovering at home after being stabbed by a suspected arsonist.
2 Olympia police officers stabbed by arson suspect released from hospital
Two Olympia police officers are recovering at home after being stabbed by a suspected arsonist.
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.
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 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.
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is extending two COVID-19 emergency orders through April 28, according to Thursday press release.