Mandatory driver’s education to expand under new Washington law
Signed into law this month, House Bill 1878 will eventually require all drivers under 21 to take driver’s ed, not just 16- and 17-year-olds.
Signed into law this month, House Bill 1878 will eventually require all drivers under 21 to take driver’s ed, not just 16- and 17-year-olds.
WA jail inmate attacks corrections deputy
A Thurston County Jail inmate attacked a corrections deputy in an attempt to steal the deputy’s cell keys.
A Thurston County Jail inmate attacked a corrections deputy in an attempt to steal the deputy’s cell keys.
WA jail inmate attacks corrections deputy, tries to steal keys
A jailed stabbing suspect attacked a corrections deputy and grabbed their cell keys during a violent struggle at the Thurston County Jail Wednesday morning.
A jailed stabbing suspect attacked a corrections deputy and grabbed their cell keys during a violent struggle at the Thurston County Jail Wednesday morning.
Teen, child killed in Lacey, WA mobile home fire
An investigation is underway following a deadly house fire Tuesday morning in Lacey.
An investigation is underway following a deadly house fire Tuesday morning in Lacey.
Community rallies for WA father arrested at Tacoma ICE detention center
A family vacation to the Philippines had a shocking end upon their return home to Washington state. Maximo Londonio, a Thurston County father, was arrested at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by federal immigration agents on May 16.
A family vacation to the Philippines had a shocking end upon their return home to Washington state. Maximo Londonio, a Thurston County father, was arrested at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by federal immigration agents on May 16.
Union workers, friends rally at Tacoma ICE detention center for WA father
A family vacation to the Philippines had a shocking end upon their return home to Washington state. Maximo Londonio, a Thurston County father, was arrested at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by federal immigration agents on May 16. On Friday, his family, union members, and community supporters rallied outside the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma calling for his release.
A family vacation to the Philippines had a shocking end upon their return home to Washington state. Maximo Londonio, a Thurston County father, was arrested at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by federal immigration agents on May 16. On Friday, his family, union members, and community supporters rallied outside the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma calling for his release.
WA Gov. Ferguson signs Right to Repair bill into law
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed a wide-ranging Right to Repair bill into law. Lawmakers hope to improve access to quicker and cheaper repairs for an array of digital and mobility devices.
Governor Bob Ferguson has signed a wide-ranging Right to Repair bill into law. Lawmakers hope to improve access to quicker and cheaper repairs for an array of digital and mobility devices.
WA state budget signed into law
Gov. Ferguson signed a $77.9 billion budget, addressing a multi-billion dollar funding gap with new taxes and spending cuts.
Gov. Ferguson signed a $77.9 billion budget, addressing a multi-billion dollar funding gap with new taxes and spending cuts.
Olympia, WA man dies at Grand Canyon after lengthy hike
Dennis Smith, a 74-year-old Olympia man, died while hiking the North Kaibab Trail in the Grand Canyon.
Dennis Smith, a 74-year-old Olympia man, died while hiking the North Kaibab Trail in the Grand Canyon.
Gov. Ferguson signs School Emergency Response Bill
After losing her daughter Alyssa in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, Lori Alhadeff founded "Make Our Schools Safe" and championed Alyssa's Law, now adopted by Washington as the 9th state, requiring updated school safety plans with features like panic buttons and real-time mapping for first responders.
After losing her daughter Alyssa in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, Lori Alhadeff founded "Make Our Schools Safe" and championed Alyssa's Law, now adopted by Washington as the 9th state, requiring updated school safety plans with features like panic buttons and real-time mapping for first responders.
Gov. Ferguson signs bill raising driver's education age requirements
A new Washington law requires driver's ed training for young adults (16-21) before getting your driver's license.
A new Washington law requires driver's ed training for young adults (16-21) before getting your driver's license.
FBI nabs Thurston County, WA fugitive hundreds of miles from crime scene
Investigators said 27-year-old Damien Madison shot more than a dozen rounds from a stolen AR-15 at a deputy during a high-speed chase.
Investigators said 27-year-old Damien Madison shot more than a dozen rounds from a stolen AR-15 at a deputy during a high-speed chase.
WA Gov. Ferguson signs immigration protection law
New protections for immigrants at work go into effect in Washington state on July 1.
New protections for immigrants at work go into effect in Washington state on July 1.
Man wanted for shooting at WA deputies arrested
The man on the run for allegedly shooting at a deputy in Thurston County was arrested near the Nevada-California state line on Tuesday.
The man on the run for allegedly shooting at a deputy in Thurston County was arrested near the Nevada-California state line on Tuesday.
Thurston County, WA shooting suspect arrested after multi-state search
Damien Madison and his mother were arrested near the Nevada-California state line Tuesday afternoon.
Damien Madison and his mother were arrested near the Nevada-California state line Tuesday afternoon.
Governor Ferguson signs excessive speeding bill into law
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the BEAM Act into law Monday, cracking down on reckless speeding in Washington state.
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed the BEAM Act into law Monday, cracking down on reckless speeding in Washington state.
WA Gov. Ferguson to sign reckless speeding bill
House Bill 1596, known as the BEAM Act, will require the installation of intelligent speed assistance (ISA) devices in vehicles driven by individuals with suspended licenses due to reckless or excessive speeding, or when ordered by a court. T
House Bill 1596, known as the BEAM Act, will require the installation of intelligent speed assistance (ISA) devices in vehicles driven by individuals with suspended licenses due to reckless or excessive speeding, or when ordered by a court. T
Video shows man throw chainsaw, shoot at deputy during Thurston County pursuit
The moment a wanted suspect on the run fired an AR-15 towards a Thurston County Sheriff's deputy, hitting the patrol car's windshield, is caught on camera.
The moment a wanted suspect on the run fired an AR-15 towards a Thurston County Sheriff's deputy, hitting the patrol car's windshield, is caught on camera.
Armed and dangerous WA suspect still on the run
The 10-time convicted felon is considered armed and dangerous and hasn't been seen since Thursday.
The 10-time convicted felon is considered armed and dangerous and hasn't been seen since Thursday.
Caught on Camera: Suspect shoots at Thurston County deputies during pursuit
Thurston County Sheriff's Deputies are searching for 27-year-old Damien Madison, accused of shooting at a deputy with an AR-15 during a high-speed chase, and possibly hiding on local properties.
Thurston County Sheriff's Deputies are searching for 27-year-old Damien Madison, accused of shooting at a deputy with an AR-15 during a high-speed chase, and possibly hiding on local properties.