Bill would create Washington cannabis commission
A new bill under consideration this week in the State Legislature would create a cannabis commission in Washington State.
A new bill under consideration this week in the State Legislature would create a cannabis commission in Washington State.
Debate heats up over research data used to craft current WA police pursuit law
The debate surrounding the possible change of Washington's police pursuit law and the data lawmakers are using to make those decisions remains contentious in Olympia.
The debate surrounding the possible change of Washington's police pursuit law and the data lawmakers are using to make those decisions remains contentious in Olympia.
Lacey Police seek help identifying suspect who stole money from hotel room
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a woman who stole money from a hotel room on Monday.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a woman who stole money from a hotel room on Monday.
Bill under consideration would increase tax on high-potency cannabis in Washington
A new state House bill under consideration in Olympia would significantly increase the tax on marijuana products, depending on the concentrations of THC.
A new state House bill under consideration in Olympia would significantly increase the tax on marijuana products, depending on the concentrations of THC.
Residents vow to keep families safe 'by whatever means necessary' as transfer of sex offenders continues
The fight to stop the transfer of five sex offenders from McNeil island into a home in Tenino is far from over.
The fight to stop the transfer of five sex offenders from McNeil island into a home in Tenino is far from over.
Olympia man found guilty of double murder of his elderly parents
A 30-year-old has been convicted for killing both his elderly parents in Thurston County in 2021.
A 30-year-old has been convicted for killing both his elderly parents in Thurston County in 2021.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee tests positive for COVID-19 for second time
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "very mild symptoms including a mild cough."
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "very mild symptoms including a mild cough."
'Unacceptable:' State workers get death threats over planned sex offender housing facility near Tenino
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office says employees with the Department of Corrections (DOC) and the Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) have received death threats and property destruction threats over a planned facility to house Level 3 sex offenders near Tenino.
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office says employees with the Department of Corrections (DOC) and the Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) have received death threats and property destruction threats over a planned facility to house Level 3 sex offenders near Tenino.
Hundreds gather to mourn 5 family members killed in a fire
Hundreds of people packed the Tumwater District Stadium on Sunday night – not for a football game, but for a goodbye.
Hundreds of people packed the Tumwater District Stadium on Sunday night – not for a football game, but for a goodbye.
State agencies drop out of meeting discussing controversial sex offender facility in Tenino
A town hall meeting aimed at discussing a controversial sex offender treatment center in Tenino has been canceled due to threats, state agencies say.
A town hall meeting aimed at discussing a controversial sex offender treatment center in Tenino has been canceled due to threats, state agencies say.
'Disgusted by the dishonesty': Tenino residents rally to stop facility from housing sex offenders
Residents are pushing back against a facility meant, to house sex offenders from McNeil Island, from coming into their neighborhood.
Residents are pushing back against a facility meant, to house sex offenders from McNeil Island, from coming into their neighborhood.
State leaders hope bipartisan effort saves lives, increases traffic safety in Washington
When it comes to traffic fatalities, Washington leads the nation in year-over-year increases.
When it comes to traffic fatalities, Washington leads the nation in year-over-year increases.
Washington lawmakers hear testimony on 7 abortion bills
Abortion rights proposals have been front and center in Olympia, Washington, this week as state lawmakers heard hours of public testimony on seven proposals that would reinforce abortion access.
Abortion rights proposals have been front and center in Olympia, Washington, this week as state lawmakers heard hours of public testimony on seven proposals that would reinforce abortion access.
Rally held in Olympia by people against proposed Thurston County airport
A rally was held in Olympia on Wednesday by people against a proposed Thurston County, Washington airport.
A rally was held in Olympia on Wednesday by people against a proposed Thurston County, Washington airport.
One Washington lawmaker has the key to block discussions on police pursuits, and she is wielding that power
The issue of police pursuits in Washington State have been front and center ever since the law changed in 2021 under House Bill 1054.
The issue of police pursuits in Washington State have been front and center ever since the law changed in 2021 under House Bill 1054.
Police pursuit bill has Washington Democrats at odds
The thrust of the effort to block bills amending Washington's police pursuit laws hinge on a study from a retired University of Washington professor. Now, some other Democrats in the Legislature want that data thrown out.
The thrust of the effort to block bills amending Washington's police pursuit laws hinge on a study from a retired University of Washington professor. Now, some other Democrats in the Legislature want that data thrown out.
Fire officials: Thurston County house fire that killed 5 'most likely' accidental
A house fire that took the lives of a mother, father and three children in Thurston County last week was determined to not be intentionally set, officials announced Tuesday.
A house fire that took the lives of a mother, father and three children in Thurston County last week was determined to not be intentionally set, officials announced Tuesday.
Couple killed with 3 children in Olympia fire identified
A woman and man who died along with three of their children when their house caught fire early Saturday southwest of Olympia, Washington, have been identified by a family member.
A woman and man who died along with three of their children when their house caught fire early Saturday southwest of Olympia, Washington, have been identified by a family member.
Police: Man intentionally set fire at Tumwater museum out of anger toward other person
A man has been arrested after he allegedly intentionally set a fire at the Brewmaster's House (formerly the Henderson House Museum) in Tumwater on Friday.
A man has been arrested after he allegedly intentionally set a fire at the Brewmaster's House (formerly the Henderson House Museum) in Tumwater on Friday.
Lacey Police seek suspect in laundry detergent theft
Police need help identifying a man suspected of stealing $333 worth of laundry detergent and garbage bags from a Safeway in Lacey last weekend.
Police need help identifying a man suspected of stealing $333 worth of laundry detergent and garbage bags from a Safeway in Lacey last weekend.