AG Ferguson, Rep. Leavitt propose bill to update Washington's robocall laws
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Rep. Mari Leavitt proposed a bill to improve the state's anti-robocalling laws, which they say are “weak and out-of-date.”
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Rep. Mari Leavitt proposed a bill to improve the state's anti-robocalling laws, which they say are “weak and out-of-date.”
Authorities urge public to avoid downtown Olympia due to flooding
FOX 13's Dan Griffin is in Olympia where authorities are urging people to avoid the downtown area due to flooding.
FOX 13's Dan Griffin is in Olympia where authorities are urging people to avoid the downtown area due to flooding.
Flooding in downtown Olympia
FOX 13's Dan Griffin is in Olympia where authorities are urging people to avoid the downtown area due to flooding.
FOX 13's Dan Griffin is in Olympia where authorities are urging people to avoid the downtown area due to flooding.
Gov. Inslee issues emergency proclamation for November storms
Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday issued an emergency declaration for severe storms that swept through Washington in early November.
Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday issued an emergency declaration for severe storms that swept through Washington in early November.
Inslee proposes billions for housing, would need voter OK
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee proposed Wednesday that state spending during the next two years prioritize housing, including an effort to quickly build thousands of units that would require the OK from Washington voters.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee proposed Wednesday that state spending during the next two years prioritize housing, including an effort to quickly build thousands of units that would require the OK from Washington voters.
Washington man indicted for arsons at Jehovah’s Witness halls
A Washington state man who is already in federal custody on weapons and hate crime charges has been indicted in a series of arsons at Jehovah’s Witness kingdom halls, authorities announced Wednesday.
A Washington state man who is already in federal custody on weapons and hate crime charges has been indicted in a series of arsons at Jehovah’s Witness kingdom halls, authorities announced Wednesday.
Olympia man reunited with cat 'Precious' after van stolen in October
An Olympia man whose van and cat were stolen in October finally reunited with his feline companion after months apart.
An Olympia man whose van and cat were stolen in October finally reunited with his feline companion after months apart.
Locals push for Mt. Rainier National Park to return daily access to Paradise
The gate to Paradise has been closed every weekday since late November; it has also been closed some weekends due to snow.
The gate to Paradise has been closed every weekday since late November; it has also been closed some weekends due to snow.
Crash involving log truck, multiple vehicles shut down US 101 west of Olympia
A crash involving a log truck that spilled its load and multiple other vehicles forced the closure of US 101 west of Olympia early Friday.
A crash involving a log truck that spilled its load and multiple other vehicles forced the closure of US 101 west of Olympia early Friday.
Mothers grieving for daughter killed in domestic violence shooting near Lacey
A $2.5 million bail has been set for the man accused of murdering his girlfriend near Lacey Monday morning. Now, the mothers of the victim are sharing their heartbreak with FOX 13 News.
A $2.5 million bail has been set for the man accused of murdering his girlfriend near Lacey Monday morning. Now, the mothers of the victim are sharing their heartbreak with FOX 13 News.
Suspect in custody after admitting to killing girlfriend in Lacey, deputies say
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office received a call for a welfare check around 2 a.m. Monday. Deputies said a family member in Pierce County called after a man in his 20s confessed to killing his girlfriend.
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office received a call for a welfare check around 2 a.m. Monday. Deputies said a family member in Pierce County called after a man in his 20s confessed to killing his girlfriend.
Suspect in custody after deadly shooting in Lacey apartment
Thurston County deputies are investigating a homicide at the Copper Wood Apartments near Lacey. The Thurston County Sheriff's Office received a call for a welfare check around 2 a.m. Monday. Deputies said a family member in Pierce County called after a man in his 20s confessed to killing his girlfriend.
Thurston County deputies are investigating a homicide at the Copper Wood Apartments near Lacey. The Thurston County Sheriff's Office received a call for a welfare check around 2 a.m. Monday. Deputies said a family member in Pierce County called after a man in his 20s confessed to killing his girlfriend.
Deputies: 'All clear' after threat investigation at Rochester High School
Deputies are investigating a threat at Rochester High School in Thurston County on Tuesday morning.
Deputies are investigating a threat at Rochester High School in Thurston County on Tuesday morning.
Troopers shoot, kill suspect accused of carjacking semi-truck, crashing it near Olympia
A law enforcement officer shot and killed a man accused of carjacking a semi-truck, rolling it over and refusing to get out of the truck's cab. Authorities say the man charged officers with a knife.
A law enforcement officer shot and killed a man accused of carjacking a semi-truck, rolling it over and refusing to get out of the truck's cab. Authorities say the man charged officers with a knife.
Suspect carjacks semi, crashes it on I-5 near Olympia
Both directions of I-5 were blocked in Thurston County, Washington after someone carjacked a semi-truck and rolled it Friday afternoon.
Both directions of I-5 were blocked in Thurston County, Washington after someone carjacked a semi-truck and rolled it Friday afternoon.
1 of 2 suspects identified in theft of van, cat in Olympia
Olympia Police have identified one of two suspects accused of stealing a man's van with his cat still inside.
Olympia Police have identified one of two suspects accused of stealing a man's van with his cat still inside.
Suspect shot and killed by deputies after multi-county police car chase
A suspect was shot and killed by law enforcement following a car chase up through Oregon that ended in Thurston County.
A suspect was shot and killed by law enforcement following a car chase up through Oregon that ended in Thurston County.
State exploring new airport, locals line up to fight it
Puget Sound is growing, and if projections hold local airports won’t meet demand for passengers or cargo for the region.
Puget Sound is growing, and if projections hold local airports won’t meet demand for passengers or cargo for the region.
Democrat Patty Murray wins re-election to U.S. Senate, challenger Tiffany Smiley concedes
Sen. Patty Murray won reelection Tuesday as the Democratic stalwart prevailed in a campaign in which she repeatedly said her Republican challenger was too extreme for Washington state.
Sen. Patty Murray won reelection Tuesday as the Democratic stalwart prevailed in a campaign in which she repeatedly said her Republican challenger was too extreme for Washington state.
Powerlines, trees knocked down in Thurston County storm
Parts of Thurston County are experiencing a double dose of severe weather: enough rain is falling to call a flood watch until Saturday evening and the area is also under a wind advisory until late Friday night.
Parts of Thurston County are experiencing a double dose of severe weather: enough rain is falling to call a flood watch until Saturday evening and the area is also under a wind advisory until late Friday night.