Inslee signs 'Strippers' Bill of Rights' into law
A bill designed to protect exotic dancers, better known as the "Strippers' Bill of Rights," has gotten its official stamp of approval from Gov. Inslee. With Inslee's signature, the law will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. The bill also greenlights sale of alcohol in adult venues.
A bill designed to protect exotic dancers, better known as the "Strippers' Bill of Rights," has gotten its official stamp of approval from Gov. Inslee. With Inslee's signature, the law will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. The bill also greenlights sale of alcohol in adult venues.
Grandparents attack daughter, kidnap her child in Lakewood, court docs say
A Portland, Oregon couple was arrested last week, accused of breaking into their daughter-in-law's home in Lakewood, attacking her and kidnapping her four-year-old child.
A Portland, Oregon couple was arrested last week, accused of breaking into their daughter-in-law's home in Lakewood, attacking her and kidnapping her four-year-old child.
Olympia to install license plate-reading cameras to fight vehicle thefts
The city of Olympia is installing license plate readers to crack down on stolen vehicles.
The city of Olympia is installing license plate readers to crack down on stolen vehicles.
Man arrested after using sledgehammer to break into Lacey clinics
Lacey Police identified and arrested a man who used a sledgehammer to break into at least two health clinics in the city on Monday.
Lacey Police identified and arrested a man who used a sledgehammer to break into at least two health clinics in the city on Monday.
60,000 Washington ballots not yet counted over party declarations
Washington State officials say tens of thousands of ballots from the presidential primaries cannot be counted because voters did not declare a political party.
Washington State officials say tens of thousands of ballots from the presidential primaries cannot be counted because voters did not declare a political party.
Evergreen staff turned off CO alarms before student died: WSP report
An Evergreen College student died in December and the Washington State Patrol (WSP) announced carbon monoxide, also known as CO, poisoning led to his death. Two other students were also hospitalized following the incident.
An Evergreen College student died in December and the Washington State Patrol (WSP) announced carbon monoxide, also known as CO, poisoning led to his death. Two other students were also hospitalized following the incident.
Thurston County house fire: Man arrested after woman found dead
One man has been arrested for the death of a woman found in a house fire in Thurston County.
One man has been arrested for the death of a woman found in a house fire in Thurston County.
4 teens arrested after police chase in Lacey, guns recovered
Four teenagers were arrested after leading law enforcement on a chase in a stolen vehicle, with deputies recovering multiple firearms in the investigation.
Four teenagers were arrested after leading law enforcement on a chase in a stolen vehicle, with deputies recovering multiple firearms in the investigation.
4 teens arrested after police chase in Lacey, guns recovered
Four teenagers were arrested after leading law enforcement on a chase in a stolen vehicle, with deputies recovering multiple firearms in the investigation.
Four teenagers were arrested after leading law enforcement on a chase in a stolen vehicle, with deputies recovering multiple firearms in the investigation.
1 dead in Olympia house fire, deputies call death 'suspicious'
Thurston County detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a person who was found inside a house fire in Olympia Saturday morning.
Thurston County detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a person who was found inside a house fire in Olympia Saturday morning.
1 dead in Olympia house fire, deputies call death 'suspicious'
Thurston County detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a person who was found inside a house fire in Olympia Saturday morning.
Thurston County detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a person who was found inside a house fire in Olympia Saturday morning.
Driver killed in road rage hit-and-run crash in Yelm
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run crash that left one man dead in Yelm Saturday morning.
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a hit-and-run crash that left one man dead in Yelm Saturday morning.
Washington's new laws in 2024: Everything you need to know
A host of bills are on their way to being signed into law in Washington state.
A host of bills are on their way to being signed into law in Washington state.
VIDEO: Chaotic police chase cuts through Lacey walking trail, ends in arrest
New video shows a chaotic police chase in Lacey earlier this week, taking patrol cruisers through a populated walking trail before stopping the suspect.
New video shows a chaotic police chase in Lacey earlier this week, taking patrol cruisers through a populated walking trail before stopping the suspect.
WA lawmakers pass bills including octopus farming ban, gun restrictions
Washington's 60-day legislative session wrapped up Thursday with lawmakers passing nearly 400 bills.
Washington's 60-day legislative session wrapped up Thursday with lawmakers passing nearly 400 bills.
Look back at WA 2024 legislative session
Lawmakers passed nearly 400 bills. Those include a bill banning police from hog-tying people in their custody, tighter restrictions on guns, a ban on octopus farming and a ban on child marriage.
Lawmakers passed nearly 400 bills. Those include a bill banning police from hog-tying people in their custody, tighter restrictions on guns, a ban on octopus farming and a ban on child marriage.
Wild chase caught on camera in Thurston County
New video shows the moment Thurston County Deputies captured a man wanted for assault. Turns out, the suspect had already been convicted of a crime 10 different times.
New video shows the moment Thurston County Deputies captured a man wanted for assault. Turns out, the suspect had already been convicted of a crime 10 different times.
GOP: Inslee threatened to torpedo legislation if Dems didn't pass controversial gas bill
Washington Democrats finally rallied to pass a controversial bill aiming to phase out natural gas. But Republicans are crying foul, claiming Gov. Inslee threatened to veto any other bills they were working on if they didn't pass this one.
Washington Democrats finally rallied to pass a controversial bill aiming to phase out natural gas. But Republicans are crying foul, claiming Gov. Inslee threatened to veto any other bills they were working on if they didn't pass this one.
State lawmakers pass bill phasing out natural gas
The bill would prohibit Puget Sound Energy from providing natural gas services to new customers. It also prohibits PSE from continuing to serve natural gas to existing customers.
The bill would prohibit Puget Sound Energy from providing natural gas services to new customers. It also prohibits PSE from continuing to serve natural gas to existing customers.
Deputies investigate deadly shooting in Yelm
Deputies are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Yelm on Tuesday.
Deputies are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Yelm on Tuesday.