Thurston Co. sheriff takes new approach to pursuit laws
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The Sheriff of Thurston County has issued a warning for thieves that are using stolen cars to smash into storefronts in his county. He says if you steal a car and smash it into a business, his office will come after you.

Police locate, arrest Lacey homicide suspect after 5-day manhunt

Police in Lacey say they have located and arrested a man who was wanted in connection to a deadly shooting that happened Monday morning.

Thurston County suspects use counterfeit cash
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The Thurston County Sheriff's Office says they're seeing a rise in fake $100 bills being used in the area.

WA Department of Health union members call to end mandatory 'Outward Mindset' program

More than 250 union members within the Washington Department of Health have signed a petition against a mandatory training program within the agency called Outward Mindset, and they're calling for it to become optional.

Man arrested after threatening kids with gun at Lacey convenience store

Lacey Police arrested a man accused of threatening kids with a gun, then seized suspected fentanyl pills and drug measuring equipment in his car.

Powerball, Mega Millions Jackpots reach a combined $1.43B

The Powerball and Mega Millions now have a staggering combined total of $1.43 billion, and a July 14 drawing is quickly approaching.

Fire season on track to match 'some of the most devastating wildfire years' in Washington

As we head into another dry weekend, two big fires continue to burn in Western Washington and hundreds of others have popped up statewide, many over the holiday weekend.  

Deputy shoots at man while responding to domestic violence call

A deputy with the Thurston County Sheriff's Office fired multiple shots at a man who allegedly pointed a weapon at deputies.

DUI suspect found climbing tree to escape
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Caught on camera, a DUI suspect climbed up a tree in Thurston County. Inside the suspect's car, deputies found a AR-15 with the serial number scratched off.

Thurston County Sheriff hopes to address animal abuse and control with new job proposal

Following multiple reports of animal cruelty, involving hundreds of dogs, cats and livestock, one sheriff in the South Sound has an idea to increase control and address issues of abuse.

Police: 12-year-old girl arrested for arson of Lacey mushroom farm

Detectives investigating a massive fire that broke out at an abandoned mushroom farm in Lacey say they arrested a 12-year-old girl for arson.

Massive fire breaks out at Lacey mushroom farm

Multiple fire crews responded to a massive fire at an abandoned mushroom farm in Lacey.