No charges for police who shot anti-fascist Portland suspect

A Washington state prosecutor has decided not to file criminal charges against police who shot and killed an antifascist fugitive wanted in the highly publicized death last year of a right-wing demonstrator in Portland, Oregon, last year.

Washington governors asks feds for medical staffing help

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has asked the federal government for assistance staffing hospitals and long-term care facilities in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Hundreds protest Washington Gov. Inslee’s vaccine mandate

Hundreds of people gathered at the state Capitol in Olympia on Saturday to protest Gov. Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate.

COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise in Washington

Health officials say that the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in is doubling every 18 to 19 days in the state.

Appeals court overturns ruling against Value Village

A Washington state appeals court has overturned a 2019 ruling that found Bellevue-headquartered thrift chain TVI Inc., which operates Value Village and Savers, had misled customers by deceptively marketing itself as a charity.

Inslee commutes more drug possession convictions

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is planning to grant as many as 1,200 commutations for people on community supervision whose drug convictions have been deemed unconstitutional by the Washington Supreme Court.

Seattle among cities in US that saw population gain of 100K

The city of Seattle was among 14 cities in the U.S. that saw a population gain of 100,000 or more over the past decade, and the nearby city of Kent was among 10 of the fastest growing cities with populations of 50,000 or more, according to data released Thursday by the U.S Census Bureau.

Drought emergency declared in Washington state

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday declared a statewide drought emergency because of poor water supply conditions and hot, dry conditions that have plagued the region.

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.

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.

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.

Local chef wins 'Chopped Next Gen'
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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. 

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. 

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.