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.

Gov. Ferguson signs School Emergency Response Bill
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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.

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.

Man wanted for shooting at WA deputies arrested
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The man on the run for allegedly shooting at a deputy in Thurston County was arrested near the Nevada-California state line on Tuesday.

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

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. 

Armed and dangerous WA suspect still on the run
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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
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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.

$1K reward offered for information on gunman loose in Thurston County, WA

Thurston County sheriff’s deputies are warning the community that a dangerous man is on the loose and could be hiding out on their property. There is now a reward offered for information on the man.

Sheriff's Warning: Fugitive on the run in Thurston County
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Thurston County deputies are on high alert as they search for Damien Madison, accused of firing an AR-15 at a deputy during a high-speed chase.

Man on the run after shooting at WA deputies
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The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who allegedly shot at a deputy with an AR15 during a pursuit. Damien Madison, 27, is wanted for multiple felony crimes and is considered to be armed and dangerous.

Justice Department investigating new WA law requiring clergy to report child abuse

The Justice Department is investigating a new Washington state law requiring Catholic clergy to report child abuse, raising concerns about religious freedom and confidentiality.

DOJ, Dept. of Ed investigating WA OSPI for transgender student protections

The federal government is investigating Washington's OSPI, alleging the state is violating federal laws for allowing transgender students to play sports and use the locker room in school.