Free summer meal programs available for WA children, teens

With children and teens home for the summer, several districts throughout the region have set up programs to ensure youth can still receive a free meal during the next couple of months.

WA man sentenced for trying to blowtorch into bank, causing fire

A Tumwater welder who tried to break into a credit union and steal from an ATM was sentenced Monday to more than five years in prison.

Pregnant woman, JBLM soldier killed in domestic dispute
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Two people were found dead after a shooting in Lacey, and court documents have revealed what led up to the killing and high-speed police pursuit on Thursday night.

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

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.