Washington Legislature set to meet amid pandemic, unrest
When Washington lawmakers finished their legislative session last spring, COVID-19 response dominated their work. Nearly a year later, the economic and social impacts of the virus once again will be center stage as the Legislature convenes for the first time in person in nearly a year.
When Washington lawmakers finished their legislative session last spring, COVID-19 response dominated their work. Nearly a year later, the economic and social impacts of the virus once again will be center stage as the Legislature convenes for the first time in person in nearly a year.
Inslee authorizes Washington National Guard for added security during Monday's legislative session
Gov. Jay Inslee has authorized up to 750 members of the Washington National Guard to be stationed at the Capitol Campus in Olympia for added security measures for the start of the 2021 legislative session.
Gov. Jay Inslee has authorized up to 750 members of the Washington National Guard to be stationed at the Capitol Campus in Olympia for added security measures for the start of the 2021 legislative session.
Security a concern for Olympia lawmakers after chaos
The chaos was not limited to Washington D.C. on Wednesday. After a mostly peaceful demonstration on Olympia’s Capitol Campus, dozens broke through a security gate surrounding Governor Jay Inslee’s home.
The chaos was not limited to Washington D.C. on Wednesday. After a mostly peaceful demonstration on Olympia’s Capitol Campus, dozens broke through a security gate surrounding Governor Jay Inslee’s home.
Pro-Trump demonstrators break through gate at Governor Inslee's mansion
Pro-Trump protesters broke through a gate at the Washington state governor’s mansion Wednesday afternoon and dozens of people gathered on the lawn.
Pro-Trump protesters broke through a gate at the Washington state governor’s mansion Wednesday afternoon and dozens of people gathered on the lawn.
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.
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.
Group plans to occupy state Capitol
The next legislative session will be mostly remote. A militia group plans to occupy the Capitol in protest.
The next legislative session will be mostly remote. A militia group plans to occupy the Capitol in protest.
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.
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.
State troopers are looking for a second suspect who fired a weapon during violent demonstrations near the Capitol building in Olympia on Saturday.
Second suspect sought in state Capitol shooting
Troopers are looking for a second person involved in a shooting near the state Capitol during dueling protests that turned violent.
Troopers are looking for a second person involved in a shooting near the state Capitol during dueling protests that turned violent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thurston County Public Health officials say an infected employee brought the virus into Garden Courte.
Covid outbreak at long term care facility
Q13's John Hopperstad reports on an outbreak that has infected dozens and led to seven deaths.
Q13's John Hopperstad reports on an outbreak that has infected dozens and led to seven deaths.
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.
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.
The state Supreme Court has struck down the voter-approved $30 car tab initiative.
State Supreme Court strikes down 30 dollar car tabs
A voter approved initiative on cheaper car tabs will not move forward for now.
A voter approved initiative on cheaper car tabs will not move forward for now.
Washington Lt.
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.
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.
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.