Pollinator Peril: The ongoing battle for Washington’s honeybee keepers

After a damp winter and severe drop in demand, Washington beekeepers report their colonies are struggling, and their profits are down.

Pregnant woman, JBLM soldier killed in Lacey shooting; suspect arrested

Two people were found dead after a shooting in Lacey, and court docs have revealed what led up to the killing and high-speed police pursuit on Thursday night.

What to know about Washington's new laws that go into effect July 1

On July 1, new laws go into effect in Washington state covering everything from "stealthing" protections, to vehicle safety recalls, to welfare exemptions.

WA Uber driver charged with rape, kidnapping of passenger

An Uber driver in Olympia faces charges of rape and kidnapping, with the victim's father stopping the alleged assault after using phone tracking to locate his daughter.

How a WA family rescued their daughter from Uber driver's sexual assault: docs
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A Washington rideshare driver was charged with sexual assault and kidnapping after allegedly preying on an intoxicated woman last weekend. The victim's father intervened during the assault after tracking his daughter's phone.

Deputies: Father shoots rideshare driver caught raping his daughter in WA

A rideshare driver was shot multiple times by the father of a woman he allegedly raped while she was “highly intoxicated," deputies say.

Woman still dealing with months-old ID theft
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A South Sound woman is still dealing with fraudulent credit card charges months after her identity was stolen.

Missing Yelm man found dead, buried in shallow grave near Nisqually River

A Yelm man who reportedly went missing weeks ago was found buried in a shallow grave near the Nisqually River by Thurston County detectives.

New WA laws in June 2024 include guns, police pursuits, income tax, more

On June 6, 310 new laws went into effect covering everything from police pursuit rules, to parental rights for school involvement, to weapon restrictions and unique bans on child marriage and octopus farming.

WA police agencies test new tech to make pursuits safer, more efficient

Two law enforcement agencies in Washington are adopting high-tech Grappler Police Bumpers and StarChase GPS tracking darts to improve safety and efficiency in police pursuits.

Lacey house fire caused by charging e-bike

Firefighters extinguished a house fire in Lacey Thursday morning, and investigators believe that an electric bike caused the fire.

Homicide investigation launched in Yelm after body found in motorhome fire
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Thurston County sheriffs are investigation a murder near Yelm. Crews found a body after putting out a fire at a motorhome and boat on Old McKenna Rd. Tuesday morning.