Wild chase caught on camera in Thurston County
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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.

State lawmakers pass bill phasing out natural gas
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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.

Washington's ‘Stripper Bill of Rights’: Proposed bill aims to protect sex workers

Gov. Inslee is expected to sign into law a ‘Strippers Bill of Rights’ which includes some of the most wide-reaching state-level protections for adult dancers in the country.

Washington AI task force: Committee to manage evolving risks, benefits of AI

The Washington State Legislature on Tuesday approved an ‘Artificial Intelligence Task Force’ to discuss the developments, benefits and risks of AI.

WA lawmakers discuss police pursuit initiative
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Two conservative-backed initiatives restoring police pursuits and ?rights? for parents of public school students were considered by Washington lawmakers on Wednesday, in back-to-back hearings that occasionally became heated.

ID thief goes on shopping sprees with victim's cards
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The Thurston County Sheriff's Office says the woman was captured on security video, using the victim's information to make thousands of dollars in purchases with cloned credit cards.

Washington state House overwhelmingly passes ban on hog-tying by police

The Washington state House overwhelmingly approved legislation Wednesday that would ban police from hog-tying suspects, a restraint technique that has long drawn concern because of the risk of suffocation.

Washington state lawmakers consider police pursuit and parents’ rights initiatives

Two conservative-backed initiatives restoring police pursuits and ‘rights’ for parents of public school students were considered by Washington lawmakers on Wednesday, in back-to-back hearings that occasionally became heated.

Redmond man behind 6 ballot initiatives ready to take on state government

Brian Heywood is a hedge fund manager, a part-time farmer, and the brains behind 6 high-profile initiatives on Washington's November ballot aiming to restore police pursuits, ban income tax and repeal the state's climate laws.

WA legislative session 2024: Which bills passed and which missed vote deadlines

Washington's lawmakers convened in Olympia on Monday and approved over 50 bills that will move forward to get a final full vote. However, one of the more notable mentions that came out of the meeting were things that weren't voted on. 

Deadline looms for bills to advance to full vote
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Monday's session was the cutoff deadline for bills to get a final Chamber vote, and four major pieces of legislation were dropped from consideration right from the start.

Several drivers flee traffic stops in Thurston County, Sheriff blames pursuit laws

After several drivers fled from police trying to pull them over, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders aired his grievances about Washington's 2021 pursuit legislation.

DUI suspect arrested after dangerous pursuit in Thurston County

A suspected DUI driver who led deputies on a dangerous pursuit through Thurston County before crashing into a berm and evading capture was arrested on Friday. Deputies are thanking the public for their assistance in reporting his whereabouts, so he could be brought into custody.

Adult entertainers push for repeal of lewd conduct laws
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Strippers and other adult entertainment workers are pushing for the repeal of Washington's lewd conduct laws to get more protections.

Paraeducators demand respect and higher pay from lawmakers

On Monday, educators who help our state's most vulnerable students rallied outside the Capitol demanding respect and higher pay.