Battle brews over Washington ‘millionaires tax’ repeal initiative
A political showdown is taking shape in Washington over the state’s “millionaires tax," with opponents gathering more than half a million signatures to put a repeal measure on the ballot this fall.
A political showdown is taking shape in Washington over the state’s “millionaires tax," with opponents gathering more than half a million signatures to put a repeal measure on the ballot this fall.
Bodycam shows Olympia, WA propane tank attack suspect captured
An Olympia man wanted for allegedly striking a woman in the head with a propane tank was arrested following a SWAT standoff at an apartment complex.
An Olympia man wanted for allegedly striking a woman in the head with a propane tank was arrested following a SWAT standoff at an apartment complex.
Thurston County couple desperate to find dog after sitter vanishes
A couple whose dog went missing under suspicious circumstances says they just want to know the real story behind what happened.
A couple whose dog went missing under suspicious circumstances says they just want to know the real story behind what happened.
Thurston County, WA couple desperate to find dog after Rover sitter vanishes
A Thurston County couple is searching for Jupiter, a 7-year-old Miniature Pinscher who disappeared while being watched by a pet sitter.
A Thurston County couple is searching for Jupiter, a 7-year-old Miniature Pinscher who disappeared while being watched by a pet sitter.
DOJ threatens to prosecute WA election officials over alleged noncitizen votes
The Washington Secretary of State's Office says the U.S. Department of Justice is threatening to prosecute over false claims of election fraud.
The Washington Secretary of State's Office says the U.S. Department of Justice is threatening to prosecute over false claims of election fraud.
'Seattle News Weekly': USMNT returns to Seattle on Monday
On this week's episode of the 'Seattle News Weekly' podcast, Hana Kim and David Rose discuss the top headlines of the week.
On this week's episode of the 'Seattle News Weekly' podcast, Hana Kim and David Rose discuss the top headlines of the week.
New WA laws hit July 1: More taxes, higher costs
Several laws take effect in Washington starting July 1, ranging from new taxes and benefits to guidelines on rural data centers and healthcare licensing.
Several laws take effect in Washington starting July 1, ranging from new taxes and benefits to guidelines on rural data centers and healthcare licensing.
Where to watch FIFA World Cup matches in Seattle and Washington
Here are the top venues to watch and celebrate the World Cup in Seattle and Washington.
Here are the top venues to watch and celebrate the World Cup in Seattle and Washington.
Deputy shoots, injures man in Yelm during car fire
A Thurston County deputy shot a man as first responders were called out to a car fire in Yelm, leaving the man with non-life-threatening injuries.
A Thurston County deputy shot a man as first responders were called out to a car fire in Yelm, leaving the man with non-life-threatening injuries.
Man arrested for smashing windows, vandalizing Washington State Capitol building
A 21-year-old man is suspected of smashing 13 windows and vandalizing two doors at the Washington State Capitol building, and was later arrested after a pursuit ended in a crash.
A 21-year-old man is suspected of smashing 13 windows and vandalizing two doors at the Washington State Capitol building, and was later arrested after a pursuit ended in a crash.
Deputy shoots, injures suspect in Yelm, WA
A Thurston County sheriff’s deputy shot and injured an armed person who charged at them Thursday morning at the scene of a vehicle fire
A Thurston County sheriff’s deputy shot and injured an armed person who charged at them Thursday morning at the scene of a vehicle fire
Critics say WA is neglecting to fund public defenders amid caseload cut
Washington’s public defense system is facing a crippling shortage of attorneys, driving high burnout rates.
Washington’s public defense system is facing a crippling shortage of attorneys, driving high burnout rates.
Bureaucracy limits state police hiring plan
Despite securing a massive $100 million budget to increase local law enforcement, Washington agencies face extreme bureaucratic hurdles and complex requirements to access the funds.
Despite securing a massive $100 million budget to increase local law enforcement, Washington agencies face extreme bureaucratic hurdles and complex requirements to access the funds.
Gov. Ferguson’s push to lift WA police numbers out of dead last sees rocky start
In 2025, Gov. Bob Ferguson secured $100 million from the Legislature to hire more police officers. More than a year later, little of that money has been doled out, and the state has fewer officers.
In 2025, Gov. Bob Ferguson secured $100 million from the Legislature to hire more police officers. More than a year later, little of that money has been doled out, and the state has fewer officers.
DOJ investigates WA women’s prison over transgender inmate policy
The U.S. Justice Department notified Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday that it has launched a federal investigation into whether housing biological men in the state's women's prison violates the constitutional rights of female inmates.
The U.S. Justice Department notified Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Tuesday that it has launched a federal investigation into whether housing biological men in the state's women's prison violates the constitutional rights of female inmates.
Freshman runner sets national track record
Quenton Lanese, a 15-year-old high school freshman from Olympia, just set a national record for a high school freshman. He stunned his team by running an eight minute, 49 second finish in the 3200-meter this past weekend. The young athlete also won the 1600-meter league title in his first year of high school.
Quenton Lanese, a 15-year-old high school freshman from Olympia, just set a national record for a high school freshman. He stunned his team by running an eight minute, 49 second finish in the 3200-meter this past weekend. The young athlete also won the 1600-meter league title in his first year of high school.
Thurston County, WA serious crash shuts down Old Highway 99
A serious crash has forced Old Highway 99 between Tenino and Tilley Road to shut down Monday morning.
A serious crash has forced Old Highway 99 between Tenino and Tilley Road to shut down Monday morning.
72-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash on I-5 in Thurston County, WA
Troopers are investigating after a man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Thurston County Saturday morning.
Troopers are investigating after a man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Thurston County Saturday morning.
Thurston County teen still missing after a decade
The family of 19-year-old Logan Schiendelman is still searching for answers after he disapppeared under "suspicious circumstances" outside Tumwater 10 years ago.
The family of 19-year-old Logan Schiendelman is still searching for answers after he disapppeared under "suspicious circumstances" outside Tumwater 10 years ago.
Vigil held for Thurston County, WA 19-year-old, 10 years after disappearance
Family and community members gathered in Olympia to mark 10 years since Logan Schiendelman disappeared.
Family and community members gathered in Olympia to mark 10 years since Logan Schiendelman disappeared.