Pfizer boosters for younger kids expected in WA next week
Health officials in Washington said Wednesday they are expecting about 316,000 doses of kid-sized Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in the state next week ahead of the expected final approval of the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
Health officials in Washington said Wednesday they are expecting about 316,000 doses of kid-sized Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in the state next week ahead of the expected final approval of the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
1 hospitalized after shooting in Olympia
Police are investigating a shooting Wednesday in Olympia, police said.
Police are investigating a shooting Wednesday in Olympia, police said.
More than 94% of WA state employees complied with vaccine mandate, officials say
More than 94% of state employees complied with Washington's vaccine mandate, according to officials.
More than 94% of state employees complied with Washington's vaccine mandate, according to officials.
Lawmaker locked out of office at Washington state capital over vaccine rule
Lawmakers and legislative employees at the Washington state House must prove they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access House facilities through early January, under a rule adopted by a House committee late last month.
Lawmakers and legislative employees at the Washington state House must prove they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access House facilities through early January, under a rule adopted by a House committee late last month.
1,887 WA workers fired, leave jobs due to vaccine mandate
More than 1,800 Washington state workers have been fired, resigned or retired due to the state’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate, according to data released Tuesday.
More than 1,800 Washington state workers have been fired, resigned or retired due to the state’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate, according to data released Tuesday.
Bomb threat prompts evacuations, closes roads in Olympia
Several roads in downtown Olympia were closed as police investigated a bomb threat Monday morning.
Several roads in downtown Olympia were closed as police investigated a bomb threat Monday morning.
1 injured in shooting at Olympia homeless encampment, troopers say
Troopers are investigating after a man was shot multiple times at a homeless encampment in Olympia.
Troopers are investigating after a man was shot multiple times at a homeless encampment in Olympia.
Thurston County deputies asking for public's help in identifying homicide victim
Thurston County Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help in identifying a homicide victim.
Thurston County Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help in identifying a homicide victim.
'These actions have saved lives'; Gov. Inslee responds to 90% state worker vaccination rate
The deadline for Washington state employees to get fully vaccinated is just a week away, and Governor Jay Inslee says the numbers are looking good.
The deadline for Washington state employees to get fully vaccinated is just a week away, and Governor Jay Inslee says the numbers are looking good.
Coming soon: Payroll tax to fund long-term care program
A mandatory payroll tax to fund Washington state’s new long-term care program will start coming out of most workers’ paychecks across the state in January.
A mandatory payroll tax to fund Washington state’s new long-term care program will start coming out of most workers’ paychecks across the state in January.
Washington Democrats ask courts to dismiss election 'fraud' lawsuits
Residents who sued the Snohomish County Auditor seeking an audit of the 2020 election because of alleged but undocumented "electronic manipulation" of ballots could square off with lawyers for the state Democratic Party.
Residents who sued the Snohomish County Auditor seeking an audit of the 2020 election because of alleged but undocumented "electronic manipulation" of ballots could square off with lawyers for the state Democratic Party.
Detectives arrest suspect in connection with body found under Olympia bridge
Olympia detectives arrested a 24-year-old man Thursday night in connection with a suspicious death earlier this week.
Olympia detectives arrested a 24-year-old man Thursday night in connection with a suspicious death earlier this week.
Washington State Parks director resigns after less than year
Washington State Parks Director Peter Mayer has resigned less than a year after he was appointed to lead the agency, officials said.
Washington State Parks Director Peter Mayer has resigned less than a year after he was appointed to lead the agency, officials said.
Memorial service honors WSP trooper who died of COVID-19
Today, the Washington State Patrol said goodbye to one of their own. Detective Eric Gunderson died after losing his own battle with COVID-19.
Today, the Washington State Patrol said goodbye to one of their own. Detective Eric Gunderson died after losing his own battle with COVID-19.
Memorial service held for WSP trooper who died of COVID-19
A memorial service was held Monday for a Washington State Patrol trooper who died from COVID-19, which the agency said he contracted while on duty.
A memorial service was held Monday for a Washington State Patrol trooper who died from COVID-19, which the agency said he contracted while on duty.
Washingtonians can opt out of state-managed longterm care program for a private plan until Nov. 1
From now until Nov. 1, Washingtonians can opt-out of a state-managed longterm care program in favor of a private plan, if they choose to do so, before a payroll deduction hits their paychecks starting in January.
From now until Nov. 1, Washingtonians can opt-out of a state-managed longterm care program in favor of a private plan, if they choose to do so, before a payroll deduction hits their paychecks starting in January.
Washington justices unanimously uphold new tax on big banks
The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously upheld a new tax on big banks aimed at providing essential services and improving the state’s regressive tax system.
The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously upheld a new tax on big banks aimed at providing essential services and improving the state’s regressive tax system.
Washington State Patrol trooper renown for drone work dies from COVID-19
Washington State Patrol confirmed Sunday that a 16-year trooper detective of the force has died of COVID-19.
Washington State Patrol confirmed Sunday that a 16-year trooper detective of the force has died of COVID-19.
Washington state revenues up nearly $1 billion
Washington state’s economy is projected to have nearly $1 billion more than previously assumed through mid-2023.
Washington state’s economy is projected to have nearly $1 billion more than previously assumed through mid-2023.
Gov. Inslee requests federal assistance for Washington hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients
Gov. Jay Inslee made a plea to the federal government on Friday, requesting additional medical personnel to help overwhelmed hospitals in Washington.
Gov. Jay Inslee made a plea to the federal government on Friday, requesting additional medical personnel to help overwhelmed hospitals in Washington.