WA state agency under fire over juvenile justice crisis
The head of Washington's juvenile detention agency is facing growing calls to resign, including from state legislators, union staff, advisory boards and now, the families of residents inside the facility.
The head of Washington's juvenile detention agency is facing growing calls to resign, including from state legislators, union staff, advisory boards and now, the families of residents inside the facility.
Yelm Community Schools first day set for Sept. 4
Yelm Community Schools has reached a tentative agreement with the Yelm Education Association, and the first day for students in the district is set for Wednesday, September 4.
Yelm Community Schools has reached a tentative agreement with the Yelm Education Association, and the first day for students in the district is set for Wednesday, September 4.
First day of school for Yelm Community Schools postponed
Students in Yelm were scheduled to start the school year on Tuesday, but the district's first day is now postponed until further notice.
Students in Yelm were scheduled to start the school year on Tuesday, but the district's first day is now postponed until further notice.
Yelm Community Schools reaches tentative agreement with educators
Yelm Community Schools has reached a tentative agreement with the Yelm Education Association, and the first day for students in the district is set for Wednesday, September 4.
Yelm Community Schools has reached a tentative agreement with the Yelm Education Association, and the first day for students in the district is set for Wednesday, September 4.
WA law enforcement searching for escaped inmate in Tumwater
The Department of Corrections says Christopher Brinkley escaped from a government building in Tumwater on Friday.
The Department of Corrections says Christopher Brinkley escaped from a government building in Tumwater on Friday.
WA law enforcement locates escaped convict in Seattle
Christopher Brinkley was arrested on a King County Metro bus on Tuesday and is facing a first-degree escape charge.
Christopher Brinkley was arrested on a King County Metro bus on Tuesday and is facing a first-degree escape charge.
Thurston Co. Sheriff voices frustration over lack of accountability for repeat offenders
The Thurston County Sheriff expressed his frustration over the lack of accountability for repeat offenders.
The Thurston County Sheriff expressed his frustration over the lack of accountability for repeat offenders.
WA Dept. of Children, Youth and Families under fire
An oversight board met to discuss the current state of the Washington Department of Children, Youth and Families.
An oversight board met to discuss the current state of the Washington Department of Children, Youth and Families.
Popular Portland burger chain Killer Burger to expand to 6 WA locations
The new locations are slated to open over the next 5 years.
The new locations are slated to open over the next 5 years.
Yelm educators plan to strike Tuesday if no agreement is reached
Yelm educators plan to strike on Tuesday, September 3, if they are unable to reach an agreement with Yelm Community Schools.
Yelm educators plan to strike on Tuesday, September 3, if they are unable to reach an agreement with Yelm Community Schools.
Olympia Police banned from personalizing equipment in settlement over shooting Black man
The city of Olympia, Washington, will pay $600,000 to the family of a Black man shot and killed by police in a settlement that also stipulates that officers will be barred from personalizing any work equipment.
The city of Olympia, Washington, will pay $600,000 to the family of a Black man shot and killed by police in a settlement that also stipulates that officers will be barred from personalizing any work equipment.
Settlement bans Olympia officers from personalization of equipment
A settlement between the city of Olympia and the family of a Black man who was shot and killed by police will ban Olympia Police from decorating equipment.
A settlement between the city of Olympia and the family of a Black man who was shot and killed by police will ban Olympia Police from decorating equipment.
Abandoned ships cost WA taxpayers millions
Abandoned boats on Washington waterways have been a nightmare for the state, costing taxpayers millions while negatively affecting the environment.
Abandoned boats on Washington waterways have been a nightmare for the state, costing taxpayers millions while negatively affecting the environment.
Abandoned boats pose environmental, financial challenges in WA
Derelict boats are becoming a growing issue across Washington state for multiple reasons.
Derelict boats are becoming a growing issue across Washington state for multiple reasons.
Lacey police seek 3 suspects in parking lot robbery
Lacey Police need help identifying three suspects of a strong-arm robbery in a Costco parking lot last weekend.
Lacey Police need help identifying three suspects of a strong-arm robbery in a Costco parking lot last weekend.
Health advisory: Toxic algae bloom in Lake Lawrence
Thurston County public health officials are reporting a toxic algae bloom at Lake Lawrence.
Thurston County public health officials are reporting a toxic algae bloom at Lake Lawrence.
Health advisory: Toxic algae bloom in Lake Lawrence
Thurston County public health officials are reporting a toxic algae bloom at Lake Lawrence.
Thurston County public health officials are reporting a toxic algae bloom at Lake Lawrence.
Mount Rainier National Park accepting public comment on timed reservations
Mount Rainier National Park recently rolled out timed reservations. Now, park officials want to know what the public is thinking about them.
Mount Rainier National Park recently rolled out timed reservations. Now, park officials want to know what the public is thinking about them.
Lightning strikes caught on camera
A Lacey's home camera system captured lightning strikes from Saturday's storm.
A Lacey's home camera system captured lightning strikes from Saturday's storm.
Olympia votes to functionally decriminalize magic mushrooms
The Olympia City Council voted Wednesday to functionally decriminalize the use of psychedelic mushrooms.
The Olympia City Council voted Wednesday to functionally decriminalize the use of psychedelic mushrooms.