Amid riot fears, Washington lawmakers plan in-person session
A militia group has already said it has plans to occupy the Capitol when the Legislature meets, and that intention was echoed by several of those who broke down a gate outside the governor’s mansion.
With his health failing, Washington state elector casts vote of a lifetime
Earlier this week, Washington state elector Jack Arends, gave an emotional speech before casting his vote in the Electoral College. Arends has a terminal illness, and said his motivation was to see equality with women and people of color.
Troopers search for second suspect in Olympia shooting
State troopers are looking for a second suspect who fired a weapon during violent demonstrations near the Capitol building in Olympia on Saturday.
One person shot in violent protests near Capitol building in Olympia
Police in Olympia arrested one person Saturday afternoon following a shooting at a violent protest between two heavily armed groups near the Capitol building.
Rally goers and counter-protesters clash in Olympia, one person arrested
A rally against state restrictions turned into violent clashes between pro-Trump supporters and counter-protesters.
Former employee says Olympia facility did 'everything right' trying to avoid COVID-19 outbreak
Thurston County Health Department officials said 45 of 60 residents at Garden Courte Memory Care in Olympia tested positive for the virus. Seven residents of the care facility died.
Dozens infected, seven dead after Covid outbreak at Olympia long-term care facility
Thurston County Public Health officials say an infected employee brought the virus into Garden Courte.
AG's letter halts order for people living in cars to move
A letter from the Washington state Attorney General’s Office has halted the city of Olympia’s plans to order a community of vehicle residents to relocate.
State Supreme Court strikes down $30 car tab initiative
The state Supreme Court has struck down the voter-approved $30 car tab initiative.
Love Oly campaign aims to embrace South Sound businesses
After months of struggling, the local business community in the Thurston County are reaching back to customers who helped many shops stay afloat during the economic shutdown.
Sex ed mandate sparks bitter Washington state ballot fight
A bitter fight over sex ed in Washington state schools has led to a referendum on the November ballot - the first time in the country that a decision on sex ed will be decided by voters.
New push to retire Native team names headed to Legislature
The first Native American woman elected to the Washington state House of Representatives says she is drafting legislation to remove Native-themed mascots and team names at public schools.
Multiple buildings vandalized in downtown Olympia Friday
Multiple buildings were vandalized Friday night in downtown Olympia after a group of more than 50 people was seen gathering in the area.
Teenager dies in head-on 2-car crash near Nisqually River Bridge
A 17-year-old male died in a head-on, 2-car crash going the wrong way in the northbound lanes of I-5 near the Nisqually Bridge.