Senate Bill 5078, which could allow the state to sue members of firearms industry, passes out of committee
State lawmakers say Senate Bill 5078 was passed out of committee in Olympia Friday. The bill calls for the firearms industry to adopt controls to protect the public. Under the bill making its way through the legislature, if those members of the industry contributed to the illegal use of firearms, they could face legal action.
State lawmakers say Senate Bill 5078 was passed out of committee in Olympia Friday. The bill calls for the firearms industry to adopt controls to protect the public. Under the bill making its way through the legislature, if those members of the industry contributed to the illegal use of firearms, they could face legal action.
Public testimony being heard on new airport proposal in Pierce or Thurston Counties
The group in charge of choosing the location for a new airport for Puget Sound hosted what very well could be its last public meeting on Thursday.
The group in charge of choosing the location for a new airport for Puget Sound hosted what very well could be its last public meeting on Thursday.
K9 Igo, deputies arrest car theft suspect who hid in the woods near Grand Mound area
Deputies and a K9 unit safely arrested a man who stole a car in the Grand Mound area on Wednesday.
Deputies and a K9 unit safely arrested a man who stole a car in the Grand Mound area on Wednesday.
Lacey PD: Man arrested after choking, trying to kiss teenage girl at bus stop
Lacey Police arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl at a bus stop over the weekend.
Lacey Police arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl at a bus stop over the weekend.
Lacey PD: Man arrested after choking, trying to kiss teenage girl at bus stop
Lacey Police arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl at a bus stop over the weekend. According to authorities, a 17-year-old girl was waiting at her bus stop on Sunday when a stranger sat down uncomfortably close to her. He talked to her briefly, then lunged at her, grabbed her throat and tried to forcibly kiss her.
Lacey Police arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl at a bus stop over the weekend. According to authorities, a 17-year-old girl was waiting at her bus stop on Sunday when a stranger sat down uncomfortably close to her. He talked to her briefly, then lunged at her, grabbed her throat and tried to forcibly kiss her.
Lacey PD: Man arrested after choking, trying to kiss teenage girl at bus stop
Lacey Police arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl at a bus stop.
Lacey Police arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl at a bus stop.
Olympia police searching for woman missing for 2 weeks
Amanda Alonso was reported missing by her mother who hasn't heard from her since March 14.
Amanda Alonso was reported missing by her mother who hasn't heard from her since March 14.
Police ask for public's help in finding missing Olympia woman
Police are requesting the community’s help to find a missing woman from the Olympia area.
Police are requesting the community’s help to find a missing woman from the Olympia area.
Police pursuit bill moves out of committee with amendments
A police pursuit bill that would allow law enforcement to chase after suspects at a lower standard of evidence has moved forward and out of a house committee Tuesday evening.
A police pursuit bill that would allow law enforcement to chase after suspects at a lower standard of evidence has moved forward and out of a house committee Tuesday evening.
Lacey officers wait at stolen vehicle for suspect to return to it after leaving Target with stolen merchandise
Lacey Police officers arrested a man who they say cut off his ankle monitor, stole a vehicle and then tried to steal merchandise from Target.
Lacey Police officers arrested a man who they say cut off his ankle monitor, stole a vehicle and then tried to steal merchandise from Target.
WA Senate committee moves assault weapons ban forward
On Tuesday, Washington lawmakers took one step closer to an assault weapons ban at the state level.
On Tuesday, Washington lawmakers took one step closer to an assault weapons ban at the state level.
Washington moves to end child sex abuse lawsuit time limits
People who were sexually abused as children in Washington may soon be able to bring lawsuits against the state, schools or other institutions for failing to stop the abuse, no matter when it happened.
People who were sexually abused as children in Washington may soon be able to bring lawsuits against the state, schools or other institutions for failing to stop the abuse, no matter when it happened.
Nonprofit calls for updated policy and protection after 3 officers shot in one week in Washington
Three law enforcement members in Washington were shot in the line of duty in one week, which brings the state's total of officers shot to five so far in 2023.
Three law enforcement members in Washington were shot in the line of duty in one week, which brings the state's total of officers shot to five so far in 2023.
Deputies seek help finding missing Thurston County man last seen March 9
Deputies are asking the public for help in finding a missing man who was last seen at his Rochester home last Thursday.
Deputies are asking the public for help in finding a missing man who was last seen at his Rochester home last Thursday.
2 hospitalized after fuel tanker rolls over on I-5 in Lacey
Two people were extracted from a rollover crash and taken to the hospital after a rollover crash on I-5 in Lacey on Monday morning.
Two people were extracted from a rollover crash and taken to the hospital after a rollover crash on I-5 in Lacey on Monday morning.
FBI offers $25,000 reward for info substation attacks in Washington, Oregon
The FBI Seattle and Portland field offices are asking the public's help in identifying people suspected of vandalizing electrical substations in Tumwater, Washington and Oregon City, Oregon.
The FBI Seattle and Portland field offices are asking the public's help in identifying people suspected of vandalizing electrical substations in Tumwater, Washington and Oregon City, Oregon.
Washington House votes 55-42 to ban sale of assault weapons
The Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban the sale of assault weapons on Wednesday.
The Washington State House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban the sale of assault weapons on Wednesday.
Washington House OKs bill requiring 10-day wait for guns
Washington House Democrats have passed a bill that would require a 10-day waiting period when purchasing firearms.
Washington House Democrats have passed a bill that would require a 10-day waiting period when purchasing firearms.
Hundreds gather for lighted vigil in honor of Rainier cheerleader killed in crash
A tight-knit community came together to honor the loss of Jessie Uch.
A tight-knit community came together to honor the loss of Jessie Uch.
DNA from tooth helps identify remains of missing Olympia woman found in Oregon
The remains of a woman found in an extremely remote, wooded area off of a US Forest Service road in Oregon has been identified as a woman missing out of Olympia.
The remains of a woman found in an extremely remote, wooded area off of a US Forest Service road in Oregon has been identified as a woman missing out of Olympia.