More than 1K rally outside Olympia Capitol in '50 states, 50 protests' demonstration
Among the key issues uniting protesters were reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigrant rights.
Among the key issues uniting protesters were reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigrant rights.
DNA, detective work used to track down Thurston County rape suspect in Texas
Xavier Carrol is accused of breaking into a woman's Thurston County apartment and raping her while her kids were sleeping.
Xavier Carrol is accused of breaking into a woman's Thurston County apartment and raping her while her kids were sleeping.
DNA used to track down Thurston County rape suspect in Texas
Xavier Carrol is accused of breaking into a woman's Thurston County apartment and raping her while her kids were sleeping.
Xavier Carrol is accused of breaking into a woman's Thurston County apartment and raping her while her kids were sleeping.
Armed suspect arrested after barricading in Thurston County, WA home
An armed standoff in Thurston County has come to an end after deputies deployed a K9 and took the suspect into custody on Tuesday.
An armed standoff in Thurston County has come to an end after deputies deployed a K9 and took the suspect into custody on Tuesday.
WA lawmakers consider higher bail on some suspects
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering a bill that would make it harder for suspects who run from police to get out of jail.
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering a bill that would make it harder for suspects who run from police to get out of jail.
Burning vehicle blocks lanes on NB I-5 near JBLM
Northbound I-5 is back open near Joint Base Lewis-McChord after a car caught fire on the side of the road.
Northbound I-5 is back open near Joint Base Lewis-McChord after a car caught fire on the side of the road.
WA state considers National Guard restrictions
President Trump's deportation is causing outrage nationwide especially concerns he could order states to deploy the National Guard to help.
President Trump's deportation is causing outrage nationwide especially concerns he could order states to deploy the National Guard to help.
Possible WA impact of pause on federal funding
If the freeze holds in court, Washington state stands to lose billions of dollars in federal funding.
If the freeze holds in court, Washington state stands to lose billions of dollars in federal funding.
WA agencies figuring out next steps amid Trump federal funding freeze
All federal grants and federal loan disbursements have been paused by the Trump administration, leaving state agencies like Washington's OSPI figuring out their next steps.
All federal grants and federal loan disbursements have been paused by the Trump administration, leaving state agencies like Washington's OSPI figuring out their next steps.
Tapping into nostalgia: Rainier Beer documentary
For well over a century, Rainier Beer has been a staple in Washington state. The story of the storied brand is now hitting the road.
For well over a century, Rainier Beer has been a staple in Washington state. The story of the storied brand is now hitting the road.
Who killed Karen Bodine? Deputies push to solve 18-year-old cold case
On January 22, 2007, someone killed Karen and dumped her naked body on the side of Littlerock Road Southwest, north of Rochester, Washington.
On January 22, 2007, someone killed Karen and dumped her naked body on the side of Littlerock Road Southwest, north of Rochester, Washington.
Who killed Karen Bodine? Family seeks answers in cold case
Who killed a mother of three in Thurston County and left her on the side of the road? For Karen Bodine's family, they've been asking those questions for almost two decades now.
Who killed a mother of three in Thurston County and left her on the side of the road? For Karen Bodine's family, they've been asking those questions for almost two decades now.
WA Sec. of State misinformation team in jeopardy as Meta axes fact-checking
Meta is scaling back fact-checking efforts, and Washington faces a looming $12 billion budget shortfall. Steve Hobbs worries his ‘misinformation team’ may be on the chopping block to cut costs.
Meta is scaling back fact-checking efforts, and Washington faces a looming $12 billion budget shortfall. Steve Hobbs worries his ‘misinformation team’ may be on the chopping block to cut costs.
WA farmers wrongly charged under climate laws pleading for a fix
For years, Washington State has been losing two farms per day and the impact of the Climate Commitment Act is making it even harder for some to survive.
For years, Washington State has been losing two farms per day and the impact of the Climate Commitment Act is making it even harder for some to survive.
WA lawmakers slated to weigh ban on flavored nicotine products
Proponents aim to end a cycle of nicotine addiction, concerned that fruity and candy flavors are drawing in young people. Opponents say it helps people quit smoking traditional cigarettes.
Proponents aim to end a cycle of nicotine addiction, concerned that fruity and candy flavors are drawing in young people. Opponents say it helps people quit smoking traditional cigarettes.
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson gets Jesse Jones
Known for his impactful journalism, Jones has a track record of driving change at local, state, and federal levels.
Known for his impactful journalism, Jones has a track record of driving change at local, state, and federal levels.
Legislators consider grant program to support police hiring
Supporters of the bill, including newly sworn-in Gov. Bob Ferguson, say the police funding grant is necessary. However, the state's massive budget deficit looms over the session.
Supporters of the bill, including newly sworn-in Gov. Bob Ferguson, say the police funding grant is necessary. However, the state's massive budget deficit looms over the session.
Proposed bill to help hire law enforcement officers
On Tuesday, Senators in Olympia will have a hearing on a proposed bill that aims to help hire more law enforcement officers.
On Tuesday, Senators in Olympia will have a hearing on a proposed bill that aims to help hire more law enforcement officers.
Mount Rainier National Park adjusts wilderness permit fees
Mount Rainier National Park has revised its wilderness permit fee structure for the first time in 26 years.
Mount Rainier National Park has revised its wilderness permit fee structure for the first time in 26 years.
‘Let’s stop the blame game,’ Reykdal says in WA State of Education speech
From funding to enrollment, Superintendent of Public Schools Chris Reykdal gave the fourth annual State of Education on Thursday morning.
From funding to enrollment, Superintendent of Public Schools Chris Reykdal gave the fourth annual State of Education on Thursday morning.