WSP reports 59 crashes in Thurston County in just 12 hours
Snowy and slushy road conditions across western Washington have caused several crashes across multiple counties.
Snowy and slushy road conditions across western Washington have caused several crashes across multiple counties.
Cap and trade debate in Olympia
The cap and trade program that passed under the Climate Commitment Act has been talked about a lot in the last year. Some blame it for the record high gas prices we saw last year.
The cap and trade program that passed under the Climate Commitment Act has been talked about a lot in the last year. Some blame it for the record high gas prices we saw last year.
Pot shop smash-and-grabs: Legislators float solutions, but others say they don't go far enough
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering tougher penalties for the recent spate of smash-and-grab burglaries, but some cannabis retailers argue Senate Bill 6133 doesn't go far enough.
Lawmakers in Olympia are considering tougher penalties for the recent spate of smash-and-grab burglaries, but some cannabis retailers argue Senate Bill 6133 doesn't go far enough.
Video shows woman with brain bleed mistakenly arrested for DUI
A woman in desperate need of medical attention was instead thrown in jail for more than a day, accused of driving under the influence.
A woman in desperate need of medical attention was instead thrown in jail for more than a day, accused of driving under the influence.
Law enforcement expert weighs in on a mistaken DUI arrest
A woman was pulled over and arrested in Thurston County for driving too slowly and swerving. She was taken into custody for DUI, but it turns out she was having a brain bleed.
A woman was pulled over and arrested in Thurston County for driving too slowly and swerving. She was taken into custody for DUI, but it turns out she was having a brain bleed.
Woman with brain bleed mistakenly arrested by WA trooper for drunken driving, lawsuit says
A Washington State Patrol trooper arrested a woman on suspicion of drunken driving when she was actually experiencing a life-threatening brain bleed and booked her into jail where officials mocked her instead of getting her medical attention, according to a civil rights lawsuit filed Thursday.
A Washington State Patrol trooper arrested a woman on suspicion of drunken driving when she was actually experiencing a life-threatening brain bleed and booked her into jail where officials mocked her instead of getting her medical attention, according to a civil rights lawsuit filed Thursday.
Senate bill asking for $770M for paraeducators, some say it's focused on the wrong thing
One bill clearing the Senate in Olympia is pushing for $770 million more over the next three years, primarily to hire more paraeducators and boost their pay.
One bill clearing the Senate in Olympia is pushing for $770 million more over the next three years, primarily to hire more paraeducators and boost their pay.
Deputies looking for woman accused of breaking into cars to steal credit cards; using cards for purchases
Deputies from multiple jurisdictions are asking for the public's help identifying a woman accused of stealing credit cards out of cars using them, wracking up thousands of dollars in purchases.
Deputies from multiple jurisdictions are asking for the public's help identifying a woman accused of stealing credit cards out of cars using them, wracking up thousands of dollars in purchases.
Armed burglars get away with guns from home
Several guns are missing after a violent home robbery in Olympia. Police are searching for those guns and the suspects responsible.
Several guns are missing after a violent home robbery in Olympia. Police are searching for those guns and the suspects responsible.
Olympia home invaders stole guns, assaulted victim, police say
The Olympia Police Department is searching for multiple home invasion suspects who reportedly stole firearms and assaulted a victim Thursday morning.
The Olympia Police Department is searching for multiple home invasion suspects who reportedly stole firearms and assaulted a victim Thursday morning.
Drivers get sticker shock over car insurance, some rates up 20%
Washington state drivers are experiencing sticker shock after insurance rate increases that are, on average, higher than anything seen in the last few years.
Washington state drivers are experiencing sticker shock after insurance rate increases that are, on average, higher than anything seen in the last few years.
Foster parents demand change to law blamed for death of an infant
The law made it more difficult for child protective services to remove kids from homes, with the intent of protecting low-income families. The law requires proof of imminent physical harm or risk.
The law made it more difficult for child protective services to remove kids from homes, with the intent of protecting low-income families. The law requires proof of imminent physical harm or risk.
Washington Senate unanimously bans hog-tying by police
The Washington state Senate unanimously approved legislation Tuesday that would ban police from hog-tying suspects, a restraint technique that has long drawn concern due to the risk of suffocation.
The Washington state Senate unanimously approved legislation Tuesday that would ban police from hog-tying suspects, a restraint technique that has long drawn concern due to the risk of suffocation.
Washington DOH launches free COVID-19, flu testing kiosks across the state
The Washington State Department of Health on Monday opened kiosks across the state offering free COVID-19 and flu tests.
The Washington State Department of Health on Monday opened kiosks across the state offering free COVID-19 and flu tests.
Man aims AR-15 at Thurston County deputy
A deputy responding to a domestic disturbance call in Rainier Friday night escaped a close call after a man allegedly aimed a rifle at him.
A deputy responding to a domestic disturbance call in Rainier Friday night escaped a close call after a man allegedly aimed a rifle at him.
WA Department of Agriculture proposes eradication of invasive moth species
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is proposing the eradication of an invasive moth species in two areas in western Washington.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is proposing the eradication of an invasive moth species in two areas in western Washington.
Man armed with rifles, handgun allegedly aims at deputy in Rainier
A deputy responding to a domestic disturbance call in Rainier Friday night escaped a close call after a man allegedly aimed a rifle at him.
A deputy responding to a domestic disturbance call in Rainier Friday night escaped a close call after a man allegedly aimed a rifle at him.
'I have no faith in them:' Murdered cabbies' girlfriend furious with details of case
The partner of a taxi driver murdered in Tukwila is beyond angry, saying that she cannot comprehend why a person connected to her boyfriend's murder was not in custody. The person of interest, Jonathan Lee, is a convicted child rapist who fled JBLM before his court-martial hearing.
The partner of a taxi driver murdered in Tukwila is beyond angry, saying that she cannot comprehend why a person connected to her boyfriend's murder was not in custody. The person of interest, Jonathan Lee, is a convicted child rapist who fled JBLM before his court-martial hearing.
A look at Washington's legislative session so far: Where certain bills stand
The future of public policy in our state is beginning to take shape at the Capitol building following the first major deadline for bills to pass out of Committee on Wednesday.
The future of public policy in our state is beginning to take shape at the Capitol building following the first major deadline for bills to pass out of Committee on Wednesday.
WA Senate bill to establish network for student mental, behavioral health
56% of tenth graders in Washington reported signs of depression or anxiety in the most recent statewide Health Youth Survey.
56% of tenth graders in Washington reported signs of depression or anxiety in the most recent statewide Health Youth Survey.