People in Olympia run last-minute errands ahead of weekend?s freezing temperatures
Extremely cold temperatures will stick around through the weekend with overnight lows in the teens and daytime highs in the mid 20s.
Extremely cold temperatures will stick around through the weekend with overnight lows in the teens and daytime highs in the mid 20s.
Deputies: Self-defense likely in deadly Tenino shooting, investigation underway
Detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Tenino on Thursday, and preliminary evidence suggests the shooter acted in self-defense.
Detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in Tenino on Thursday, and preliminary evidence suggests the shooter acted in self-defense.
New Washington bill could make 'stealthing,' described as akin to rape, a penalty
Concerns of ‘stealthing,’ which has been described as ‘akin to rape,’ have made it to the legislative floor. One Washington lawmaker is hoping to soon make the act a civil penalty.
Concerns of ‘stealthing,’ which has been described as ‘akin to rape,’ have made it to the legislative floor. One Washington lawmaker is hoping to soon make the act a civil penalty.
New Washington bill could make 'stealthing,' described as akin to rape, a penalty
Concerns of ?stealthing,? which has been described as ?akin to rape,? have made it to the legislative floor. One Washington lawmaker is hoping to soon make the act illegal.
Concerns of ?stealthing,? which has been described as ?akin to rape,? have made it to the legislative floor. One Washington lawmaker is hoping to soon make the act illegal.
Between a rock and a hard place: WSDOT's controversial approach to homelessness
Boulders placed on the shoulder of I-5 in Olympia send an undeniable message: the homeless are not welcome here.
Boulders placed on the shoulder of I-5 in Olympia send an undeniable message: the homeless are not welcome here.
2 suspects arrested for Olympia storage facility break-in, investigation ongoing
Police arrested two suspects who broke into an Olympia storage facility and stole multiple items, including guns, during the holidays. Detectives are investigating to determine if there are more victims.
Police arrested two suspects who broke into an Olympia storage facility and stole multiple items, including guns, during the holidays. Detectives are investigating to determine if there are more victims.
Starting his final year in office, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee stresses he isn't finished yet
Addressing the Legislature at the start of his final year in office, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee returned to one of his top priorities and the issue that defined his brief presidential bid: climate change.
Addressing the Legislature at the start of his final year in office, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee returned to one of his top priorities and the issue that defined his brief presidential bid: climate change.
WATCH: Gov. Jay Inslee to give his last State of the State address
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is giving his last State of the State address Tuesday in Olympia.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is giving his last State of the State address Tuesday in Olympia.
Statue model of Billy Frank, Jr. to be unveiled in Olympia, Washington this week
An effort to honor Nisqually tribal activist Billy Frank, Jr. will be unveiled this week in Olympia, Washington.
An effort to honor Nisqually tribal activist Billy Frank, Jr. will be unveiled this week in Olympia, Washington.
2024 Washington State Legislative Session begins Monday in Olympia
The new legislative session begins Jan. 8 in Olympia, Washington. Topics this session include the fentanyl crisis, creating affordable housing and government transparency.
The new legislative session begins Jan. 8 in Olympia, Washington. Topics this session include the fentanyl crisis, creating affordable housing and government transparency.
Deputies arrest child molestation suspect near 'The Jungle' homeless encampment in Olympia
Thurston County deputies spent their final hours of 2023 tracking down a man who was living near a large homeless camping area, and who had been accused of molesting a child.
Thurston County deputies spent their final hours of 2023 tracking down a man who was living near a large homeless camping area, and who had been accused of molesting a child.
Deputies arrest child molestation suspect at Olympia encampment
Most recently, the Thurston County Sheriff's Office reported that Ryan D. Gregorich, a suspect wanted on a warrant in a child sexual assault case, was found near the camp just hours before the close of 2023.
Most recently, the Thurston County Sheriff's Office reported that Ryan D. Gregorich, a suspect wanted on a warrant in a child sexual assault case, was found near the camp just hours before the close of 2023.
10-day waiting period to purchase a firearm starts Monday
New gun laws take effect on Jan. 1, which means anyone looking to purchase a gun will have additional steps to take before getting one in their hands.
New gun laws take effect on Jan. 1, which means anyone looking to purchase a gun will have additional steps to take before getting one in their hands.
Washington's new street racing law goes into effect on Jan. 1
Currently, illegal street racing is defined simply as “two people competing for speed," but that definition will change in the new year.
Currently, illegal street racing is defined simply as “two people competing for speed," but that definition will change in the new year.
State seeks public input on safely disposing of firefighting foam containing toxic chemical PFAS
A toxic chemical called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), is present in a specific firefighting foam that most agencies use across Washington and the U.S. The State Department of Ecology drafted an environmental impact statement (EIS) to address ideas collecting, transporting, and disposing the foam.
A toxic chemical called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), is present in a specific firefighting foam that most agencies use across Washington and the U.S. The State Department of Ecology drafted an environmental impact statement (EIS) to address ideas collecting, transporting, and disposing the foam.
'We need to save lives:' Over 400,000 signatures submitted to change police pursuit laws in WA state
More than 410,000 people have signed Initiative 2113 which seeks to return the power back to local police and sheriff's departments to pursue suspects.
More than 410,000 people have signed Initiative 2113 which seeks to return the power back to local police and sheriff's departments to pursue suspects.
Analysts say several ballot initiatives could dominate WA legislative session in 2024
The 2024 legislative session begins on Jan. 8 and state lawmakers will be back trying to push their bills through.
The 2024 legislative session begins on Jan. 8 and state lawmakers will be back trying to push their bills through.
Over $2M in unclaimed WA Lottery tickets set to expire soon
The Washington Lottery says 13 large-prize tickets are still unclaimed, and many of them expire soon.
The Washington Lottery says 13 large-prize tickets are still unclaimed, and many of them expire soon.
State Superintendent praises Inslee's supplemental education budget proposal for K-12
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is praising Gov. Jay Inslee's newly-released 2024 supplemental budget proposal as it pertains to K-12 and special education funding.
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is praising Gov. Jay Inslee's newly-released 2024 supplemental budget proposal as it pertains to K-12 and special education funding.
State Superintendent praises Inslee's supplemental education budget proposal for K-12
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is praising Gov. Jay Inslee's newly-released 2024 supplemental budget proposal as it pertains to K-12 and special education funding.
State Superintendent Chris Reykdal is praising Gov. Jay Inslee's newly-released 2024 supplemental budget proposal as it pertains to K-12 and special education funding.