Architect of millionaire tax defends new law
State Senator Jamie Pedersen, the primary architect of the Washington millionaire tax, defends the new law as a way to fix a regressive system and discusses the future of a progressive income tax in the state.
State Senator Jamie Pedersen, the primary architect of the Washington millionaire tax, defends the new law as a way to fix a regressive system and discusses the future of a progressive income tax in the state.
WA Sheriff Derek Sanders requests salary freeze, citing cost of living concerns
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders has requested a pay freeze, asking for his salary to remain unchanged without a raise.
Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders has requested a pay freeze, asking for his salary to remain unchanged without a raise.
May Day in western Washington: What to know about scheduled rallies, marches
Workers across the Puget Sound region are gathering Friday for May Day to advocate for labor rights and mark International Workers Day.
Workers across the Puget Sound region are gathering Friday for May Day to advocate for labor rights and mark International Workers Day.
Explosive device recovered from Capitol State Forest in Thurston County, WA
A bomb squad successfully recovered an explosive device from the Capitol State Forest in Thurston County Wednesday afternoon.
A bomb squad successfully recovered an explosive device from the Capitol State Forest in Thurston County Wednesday afternoon.
Man shot, killed by deputies after pursuit in Olympia
Thurston County deputies shot and killed a suspect after a pursuit ended in a crash and foot chase into a backyard.
Thurston County deputies shot and killed a suspect after a pursuit ended in a crash and foot chase into a backyard.
Suspect dead after Thurston County deputy shooting
Thurston County deputies shot and killed a suspect in Olympia on Tuesday following a car chase and foot pursuit.
Thurston County deputies shot and killed a suspect in Olympia on Tuesday following a car chase and foot pursuit.
Woman gets 23 years for deadly Thurston County pursuit, crash
The woman behind the wheel of a deadly DUI crash in Thurston County will spend 23 years in prison.
The woman behind the wheel of a deadly DUI crash in Thurston County will spend 23 years in prison.
Thurston County, WA deputies shoot, kill suspect after pursuit
Thurston County deputies shot and killed a suspect after a car chase and foot pursuit in Olympia, the sheriff said.
Thurston County deputies shot and killed a suspect after a car chase and foot pursuit in Olympia, the sheriff said.
WA AG Brown sues Albertsons, Safeway, Haggen for ‘deceptive’ BOGO deals
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown on Monday announced a lawsuit against Boise-based Albertsons Companies — which owns Albertsons, Safeway and Haggen — for "deceptive" buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) deals, which the state argues overcharged Washingtonians more than $19 million over the course of five years.
Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown on Monday announced a lawsuit against Boise-based Albertsons Companies — which owns Albertsons, Safeway and Haggen — for "deceptive" buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) deals, which the state argues overcharged Washingtonians more than $19 million over the course of five years.
Washington faces retail crime crisis as Gov. Ferguson vetoes key funding
A key funding targeting Washington’s retail theft crisis was vetoed by Governor Ferguson this legislative session, and now one lawmaker is promising to fight that veto.
A key funding targeting Washington’s retail theft crisis was vetoed by Governor Ferguson this legislative session, and now one lawmaker is promising to fight that veto.
Suspect in custody after assaulting trooper, causing pursuit on I-5 in Thurston County, WA
A suspect is in custody after allegedly assaulting a Washington State Patrol trooper and leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit that shut down Interstate 5 on Tuesday night in Thurston County.
A suspect is in custody after allegedly assaulting a Washington State Patrol trooper and leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit that shut down Interstate 5 on Tuesday night in Thurston County.
Emails show WA's ‘millionaires tax’ aims to overturn historic ruling
Internal records obtained by The Center Square claim Washington state lawmakers and the Attorney General coordinated to craft a "millionaire’s tax" specifically designed to provoke a legal challenge.
Internal records obtained by The Center Square claim Washington state lawmakers and the Attorney General coordinated to craft a "millionaire’s tax" specifically designed to provoke a legal challenge.
Lawsuit on WA sheriff oversight law heads back to Olympia
A lawsuit filed against Washington's new law allowing a board to de-certify state sheriffs will now head to Thurston County, the place where legislature passed it this past session.
A lawsuit filed against Washington's new law allowing a board to de-certify state sheriffs will now head to Thurston County, the place where legislature passed it this past session.
Off-roading for a cause, Thurston Co. Sheriff’s Jeep Patrol looking for volunteers
The Thurston County Sheriff's Jeep Patrol is looking for volunteers who want to go off-roading for a good cause.
The Thurston County Sheriff's Jeep Patrol is looking for volunteers who want to go off-roading for a good cause.
Thurston County Jeep Patrol: Off-roading for a cause
The Thurston County Sheriff's Jeep Patrol started in the 1970s with more than 70 commissioned officers. Now a citizen-led volunteer team, the patrol is looking for volunteers who want to go off-roading to help the community.
The Thurston County Sheriff's Jeep Patrol started in the 1970s with more than 70 commissioned officers. Now a citizen-led volunteer team, the patrol is looking for volunteers who want to go off-roading to help the community.
Trump approves FEMA funding for 2025 WA flooding disaster
The Trump administration has approved Washington's request for FEMA money following a relentless series of atmospheric rivers that damaged nearly 4,000 homes from Mason County all the way to Yakima County in late 2025.
The Trump administration has approved Washington's request for FEMA money following a relentless series of atmospheric rivers that damaged nearly 4,000 homes from Mason County all the way to Yakima County in late 2025.
Former AG suing to block WA's millionaires tax
Another big lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax is on the horizon, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna at the helm.
Another big lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax is on the horizon, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna at the helm.
WA Gov. Ferguson says state will prevail against ‘millionaires tax’ lawsuit
Another big lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax is on the horizon, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna at the helm.
Another big lawsuit against Washington state's new income tax is on the horizon, with former Attorney General Rob McKenna at the helm.
Pursuit ends in Thurston County, suspect with escape warrant arrested
Thurston County deputies ended a chase with a PIT maneuver after deputies tried multiple tactics to stop a stolen vehicle. Authorities say the suspect is a convicted felon with an active escape warrant.
Thurston County deputies ended a chase with a PIT maneuver after deputies tried multiple tactics to stop a stolen vehicle. Authorities say the suspect is a convicted felon with an active escape warrant.
19-time convicted felon arrested after pursuit in stolen car in Thurston County
A 19-time convicted felon with an active escape warrant was arrested after a multi-agency pursuit in a stolen car from Tenino to Tumwater early Saturday.
A 19-time convicted felon with an active escape warrant was arrested after a multi-agency pursuit in a stolen car from Tenino to Tumwater early Saturday.