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. 

Inslee requests extension of National Guard COVID-19 mission

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is requesting an extension of the state National Guard to continue their work on missions related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Far-right group founder says Sacha Baron Cohen allegedly pranked rally with racist singalong

Video recorded of a performer singing offensive lyrics at a rally hosted by Washington Three Percent, a far-right group, was allegedly an elaborate prank carried out by “Borat” actor Sacha Baron Cohen, according to the group’s former leader.

Washington population tops 7.6 million

OLYMPIA, Wash.— Washington’s population has topped 7.6 million, with growth coming mostly from those moving to the state.

Attorney General to review 30 police deadly force probes for conflicts

Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Tuesday his office will review at least 30 investigations of police use of deadly force to ensure they followed a new state law in the wake of the questionable handling of an investigation into the death of 33-year-old Manuel Ellis while in Tacoma police custody.

Vandals damage mayor's home and other parts of Olympia following protest

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Olympia businesses and residents were left cleaning up a lot of vandalism following a protest on Friday that even caused damage to the mayor's home.