Thurston County wildfire triggers evacuations near Rainier
Evacuation levels have been reduced for residents living near Rainier after a brush fire broke out on Wednesday.
Wildfire triggers Level 3 evacuations near Rainier
People living west of Rainier in Thurston County are urged to evacuate due to a wildfire that broke out Wednesday afternoon.
Evacuation levels reduced for wildfire near Rainier, WA
Evacuation levels have been reduced for residents living near Rainier after a brush fire broke out on Wednesday.
Troopers seek driver in deadly Olympia, WA, hit-and-run on I-5
Troopers are asking for the public's help in identifying the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run on I-5 in Olympia last month.
Dozens of animals rescued from cruelty case in Thurston County
Dozens of abused animals are recovering at a sanctuary in Roy, Washington after they were seized from what rescuers describe as one of the most disturbing cruelty cases they’ve ever encountered.
67 animals pulled from Thurston County property
Dozens of abused animals are recovering at a sanctuary in Roy after they were seized from what rescuers describe as one of the most disturbing cruelty cases they?ve ever encountered.
WA parents found not guilty in Lacey attempted 'honor killing' trial
Ihsan and Zahraa Ali were found not guilty of second-degree attempted murder, but are guilty of other charges.
Vote on Olympia, WA minimum wage proposal
Happening Tuesday, the Olympia City Council will vote on potentially raising the city's minimum wage.
DUI suspect nearly hits Thurston County deputy's cruiser
A DUI suspect is off Thurston County streets after nearly colliding with a deputy's cruiser Saturday. Authorities say the driver, who was nearly three times over the legal limit, initially blocked traffic before being arrested on Martin Way.
Victim airlifted from Tumwater, WA crash, 18-year-old faces vehicular assault
Several car crashes caused injuries and road closures as police attempted to arrest an 18-year-old with felony warrants on Friday morning in the Tumwater area.
Video resurfaces as trial begins for WA parents accused of 'honor killing' attempt
A father allegedly choked his teenage daughter unconscious at a bus stop after she ran away, with witnesses reporting the girl's eyes rolled back during a possible honor killing attempt.
Western WA counties offer cooling centers during high heat days
As temperatures across western Washington take their first summer surge of July, county officials are preparing their cooling shelters for people in the region who need a safe space to cool off.
Man sentenced 8.5 years for killing father of 2 in WA police chase
The man who pleaded guilty to killing a father of two while fleeing from deputies in a high-speed chase was sentenced to 8.5 years behind bars.
Man sentenced in deadly Tumwater crash
A man accused of killing a father of two in November appeared in court today. Matt Orr, who allegedly fled Thurston County deputies at speeds of 100 mph to avoid a speeding ticket, ran a red light and crashed into 33-year-old Dane Nielsen, killing him.
Ongoing Mount Rainier seismic swarm now surpasses 2009 event
The most recent seismic storm at Mount Rainier has hit a new milestone as scientists continue to monitor activity at the volcano.
Republic Services workers walk off job
Sanitation workers with Republic Services in Thurston County plan to walk off the job on Wednesday.
Tacoma man killed during police chase in Pierce County, WA
A police chase ended in death when a suspect's vehicle caused a three-car crash in Pierce County.
WA tribal police warrants now enforceable by state authorities
Washington state adopted a new law on Tuesday, allowing warrants issued by tribal police departments to be certified as state warrants.
'It's tragic he isn't here': Vigil held in Olympia for 5-year-old who died from fentanyl
A vigil was held at the state capitol to remember a little Pierce County boy who died from fentanyl.
Vigil held for boy who died from fentanyl exposure
The medical examiner determined the 5-year-old boy died from acute fentanyl toxicity.



















