Near-record heat in Olympia has fans and AC systems flying off shelves
Olympia had its hottest day of the year, breaking into the lower 90s Monday afternoon. Many families cooled off in the Deschutes River at Pioneer Park in Tumwater.
Olympia had its hottest day of the year, breaking into the lower 90s Monday afternoon. Many families cooled off in the Deschutes River at Pioneer Park in Tumwater.
Father and son share unique bond, graduating from Evergreen State College together
Lucas and Art Kelly have a unique take on going to school during a pandemic.
Lucas and Art Kelly have a unique take on going to school during a pandemic.
Washington state Capitol reopening to public July 1
The Washington state Capitol building will reopen to the public on July 1 after being closed since March 2020 due the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Washington state Capitol building will reopen to the public on July 1 after being closed since March 2020 due the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crook targeting food trucks in Thurston County
Police are asking for the community’s help to find the crook, or crooks, who are targeting food trucks in both the Lacey and Olympia area.
Police are asking for the community’s help to find the crook, or crooks, who are targeting food trucks in both the Lacey and Olympia area.
Local chef wins 'Chopped Next Gen'
Elise Landry, co-owner of Chicory in Olympia, joins Q13 News This Morning to discuss her big win.
Elise Landry, co-owner of Chicory in Olympia, joins Q13 News This Morning to discuss her big win.
Non-profit says pandemic’s economic impact in downtown Olympia not reflected in empty store fronts
The pandemic forced the closure of businesses across Puget Sound, some of them likely being one of your favorite restaurants, bars or hair salons. But many that did survive find themselves surrounded by the ghosts of those which did not.
The pandemic forced the closure of businesses across Puget Sound, some of them likely being one of your favorite restaurants, bars or hair salons. But many that did survive find themselves surrounded by the ghosts of those which did not.
Bicyclist killed in crash involving semi-truck in Olympia
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash involving a semi-truck and a bicyclist.
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash involving a semi-truck and a bicyclist.
South Sound police department program assisting the homeless set to expand in Olympia
The Crisis Response Unit within the Olympia Police Department launched only a few years ago after voters approved funding. It aims to help people suffering from mental health, addiction or housing crises find a pathway off the streets.
The Crisis Response Unit within the Olympia Police Department launched only a few years ago after voters approved funding. It aims to help people suffering from mental health, addiction or housing crises find a pathway off the streets.
Family petitions for 'Zack's Law' to prevent cold water drowning in Washington
A family from Centralia started a petition to create Zack’s law in Washington state.
A family from Centralia started a petition to create Zack’s law in Washington state.
Open carry of weapons now prohibited at rallies, Washington state Capitol
Openly carrying guns and other weapons are now prohibited at the Washington state Capitol and public protests statewide, under a measure signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Jay Inslee.
Openly carrying guns and other weapons are now prohibited at the Washington state Capitol and public protests statewide, under a measure signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Jay Inslee.
Washington state moving forward with plans to allow sports gambling
State gambling officials and the Kalispel Tribe of Indians have reached an agreement that would allow sports gambling to occur at Northern Quest Resort.
State gambling officials and the Kalispel Tribe of Indians have reached an agreement that would allow sports gambling to occur at Northern Quest Resort.
Washington Republican who voted to impeach Trump votes to keep Rep. Cheney in office
Rep. Jamie Herrera Beutler, one of 10 Republican U.S. House members who voted to impeach Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, says she will vote to retain Rep. Liz Cheney in Republican leadership.
Rep. Jamie Herrera Beutler, one of 10 Republican U.S. House members who voted to impeach Donald Trump for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, says she will vote to retain Rep. Liz Cheney in Republican leadership.
Inslee approves bill curbing debt-based license suspensions
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Inslee signs bill requiring landlords to provide valid reason for evicting certain tenants
Landlords will be required to provide a valid reason for ending certain leases with tenants, under a measure signed into law Monday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
Landlords will be required to provide a valid reason for ending certain leases with tenants, under a measure signed into law Monday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
Capital gains tax signed into law in Washington state
A new capital gains tax on high profit stocks, bonds and other assets was signed into law Tuesday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
A new capital gains tax on high profit stocks, bonds and other assets was signed into law Tuesday by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.
Security fencing removed from Washington Capitol campus
The security fencing around buildings on Washington state’s Capitol campus has been removed, four months after the barriers went up during national unrest tied to the presidential election.
The security fencing around buildings on Washington state’s Capitol campus has been removed, four months after the barriers went up during national unrest tied to the presidential election.
Thurston County sheriff's office investigating homicide
Thurston County Sheriff's deputies are investigating after a jogger found the body of a man who'd been shot.
Thurston County Sheriff's deputies are investigating after a jogger found the body of a man who'd been shot.
2 women arrested in connection with Thurston County homicide
Two Olympia women have been arrested in connection to a homicide in Thurston County that was reported earlier this week.
Two Olympia women have been arrested in connection to a homicide in Thurston County that was reported earlier this week.
Some Washington prisoners serving life sentences for burglary eligible for new sentencing hearings
Dozens of third-strike prisoners serving life without parole after second-degree burglary convictions are entitled to new sentencing hearings under a bill Gov. Jay Inslee signed Monday.
Dozens of third-strike prisoners serving life without parole after second-degree burglary convictions are entitled to new sentencing hearings under a bill Gov. Jay Inslee signed Monday.
Ban on Native American mascots in Washington schools signed into law
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill to ban the use of Native American names, symbols and images as school mascots, logos and team names at most public schools in Washington.
Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a bill to ban the use of Native American names, symbols and images as school mascots, logos and team names at most public schools in Washington.