Second suspect sought in state Capitol shooting
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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.

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.

Covid outbreak at long term care facility
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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.

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. 

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.