WA judge upholds decision to send 43 young adults back to Green Hill

A Thurston County judge upheld her decision to send 43 young adults back to the Green Hill juvenile facility, despite the state's objections.

Three police chases end in crashes in Thurston County in a single week

In a week, Thurston County Sheriff pursued at least three separate suspects in chases, some are questioning if police pursuits are going too far.

Search for murder suspect in Olympia
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Police in Olympia are searching for a murder suspect who is believed to be armed and dangerous.

Lacey motorcyclist arrested following 120 mph police chase

A triple-digit speed chase in Lacey ended with a motorcyclist falling off their bike and surrendering to Thurston County deputies.

Tumwater Police seek help identifying driver who killed pedestrian
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Police in Tumwater are asking for the public's help in identifying the driver of a dark-colored truck that hit a pedestrian who later died.

Tumwater Police seek help identifying driver who killed pedestrian

The Tumwater Police Department is seeking the public's help to identify a driver who collided with a pedestrian, leading to their death several days later.

I-5 repair work in Thurston County
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The Washington State Department of Transportation says on Tuesday, July 16, a two-mile section of northbound I-5 will be reduced to one lane between the Lewis-Thurston County line and Exit 88 in Grand Mound.

WA Supreme Court rules cities can force RVs to move
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Homeless advocates are criticizing a decision by the Washington State Supreme Court which affirmed cities' rights to enforce parking restrictions on those living inside their vehicles. This decision follows a lawsuit from a Lacey resident arguing that the city's ordinance violated his constitutional right to reside.

Lacey brush fire likely 'intentionally set'

Lacey firefighters put out a brush fire Monday night that they say was likely intentionally set.

WA DSHS: Card skimming has stolen $5.5M from EBT users

Washington’s Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) is reporting a spike in EBT skimming, which has robbed SNAP recipients of $5.5 million since 2022.

More than 430K signatures for Stop the Gas Ban initiative
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An initiative that would protect the option to use natural gas in homes and businesses will likely be on the November ballot.

New laws in Washington now in effect
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Hundreds of laws went into effect on June 6, but there are a few more that begin on July 1.