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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Suspect in custody after deadly shooting in Lacey apartment
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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.

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.

Suspect carjacks semi, crashes it on I-5 near Olympia
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Washington wife buried alive: Muffled screams revealed in violent kidnapping caught in Apple Watch 911 call
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The suspect vehicle speeds past a responding officer, who is soon heard on the open 911 line arriving at a home just moments after a violent kidnapping that led to a Washington woman being buried alive for hours in the woods outside town. Chae An, 53, allegedly attacked his estranged wife Young An, 42, in a dispute over money amid their contested divorce, tied her up with duct tape, stabbed her and buried her alive in a 19-inch-deep hole in the woods, according to police in Lacey. One camera caught him speeding past a police car – with the victim tied up with duct tape in the back, police confirmed to Fox News Digital.

Olympia man's stolen van located but cat is still missing

An Olympia man's cargo van that was stolen last month has been located but his cat that was inside remains missing.