Tim Eyman forced to sell house to pay campaign finance fines
Watch salesman turned anti-tax initiative promoter Tim Eyman, who was found liable last year for "numerous and particularly egregious" violations of campaign finance law, has been forced to sell his house to help pay millions of dollars of fines and debt.
Watch salesman turned anti-tax initiative promoter Tim Eyman, who was found liable last year for "numerous and particularly egregious" violations of campaign finance law, has been forced to sell his house to help pay millions of dollars of fines and debt.
Lacey police arrest suspect who stole a $500 golf club, tried selling it on OfferUp
Police arrested a man who stole an expensive club from a golf course clubhouse in DuPont, and tried selling it online.
Police arrested a man who stole an expensive club from a golf course clubhouse in DuPont, and tried selling it online.
AG Ferguson challenges proposed utility rate hikes by Puget Sound Energy, Avista
Washington-based energy companies Puget Sound Energy and Avista have proposed rate increases as early as this winter, which the Attorney General's Office argues are unfair on customers.
Washington-based energy companies Puget Sound Energy and Avista have proposed rate increases as early as this winter, which the Attorney General's Office argues are unfair on customers.
Washington judge overturns insurance rate credit scoring ban
A judge on Friday overturned a Washington state rule prohibiting insurers from using credit scoring to set rates for auto, homeowner and renter insurance.
A judge on Friday overturned a Washington state rule prohibiting insurers from using credit scoring to set rates for auto, homeowner and renter insurance.
Police search for suspect who robbed a Domino's Pizza in Lacey
Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a Domino's Pizza on Wednesday.
Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a Domino's Pizza on Wednesday.
Finding options to stay cool as Thurston County sees some of the hottest weather in the region
Thurston County is one of the hottest areas in western Washington in the July heat wave, with temperatures forecast to reach mid-90s through Saturday.
Thurston County is one of the hottest areas in western Washington in the July heat wave, with temperatures forecast to reach mid-90s through Saturday.
Election Integrity: Washington Secretary of State fighting misinformation about elections
A statewide poll found most voters trust the mail-in ballot system that Washington has offered for several years. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs hopes continued efforts promoting accurate election information will reach those voters who are doubtful.
A statewide poll found most voters trust the mail-in ballot system that Washington has offered for several years. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs hopes continued efforts promoting accurate election information will reach those voters who are doubtful.
Police warn about increase in air conditioner thefts
Police in Thurston County are warning people that there have been several air conditioners thefts recently.
Police in Thurston County are warning people that there have been several air conditioners thefts recently.
GOP groups organize ballot box surveillance efforts
As midterm voting kicks into high gear, Republican activists in Washington are organizing surveillance of ballot drop boxes, generating complaints and concern from some elections officials.
As midterm voting kicks into high gear, Republican activists in Washington are organizing surveillance of ballot drop boxes, generating complaints and concern from some elections officials.
Crews respond to explosion, fire at a local daycare in Lacey
Firefighters responded to an explosion and a fire at a local daycare early Saturday morning.
Firefighters responded to an explosion and a fire at a local daycare early Saturday morning.
Suspect charged for shooting, killing a man after a fireworks show in Lacey
The teen suspect who shot and killed a man after a fireworks show near Rainier Vista Community Park on July 3, was officially charged with second degree murder on Thursday. A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family of the victim.
The teen suspect who shot and killed a man after a fireworks show near Rainier Vista Community Park on July 3, was officially charged with second degree murder on Thursday. A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family of the victim.
Toddler exposed to amphetamines while visiting Olympia park with family, authorities say
A toddler had to be taken to the hospital for amphetamine exposure after visiting the park with his family, the Thurston County Sheriff's Office says.
A toddler had to be taken to the hospital for amphetamine exposure after visiting the park with his family, the Thurston County Sheriff's Office says.
Washington Ecology, seafood processor agree to $92K penalty
A seafood processing company west of Aberdeen, Washington, will pay more than $92,000 in a settlement agreement over water quality violations, Washington state ecology officials said.
A seafood processing company west of Aberdeen, Washington, will pay more than $92,000 in a settlement agreement over water quality violations, Washington state ecology officials said.
2 Washington men connected to Patriot Front charged for vandalizing Olympia Pride mural
Two Washington men now face new charges in connection to the white nationalist group ‘Patriot Front,’ accused of vandalizing a rainbow Pride mural in Olympia.
Two Washington men now face new charges in connection to the white nationalist group ‘Patriot Front,’ accused of vandalizing a rainbow Pride mural in Olympia.
Suspect arrested after man found shot to death in Lacey field
Lacey police have arrested a suspect after a man was shot and killed on July 3.
Lacey police have arrested a suspect after a man was shot and killed on July 3.
Olympia police seize fentanyl, guns and cash from gas station shoplifting arrest
Police recovered stolen merchandise, more than a thousand dollars of counterfeit money and drugs after a suspect was arrested for shoplifting at a gas station last week.
Police recovered stolen merchandise, more than a thousand dollars of counterfeit money and drugs after a suspect was arrested for shoplifting at a gas station last week.
Police seek help identifying suspects driving a stolen car in Lacey
Police are asking for help identifying two people who were spotted driving a stolen car Wednesday, who might also be connected to a separate fraud case from last month.
Police are asking for help identifying two people who were spotted driving a stolen car Wednesday, who might also be connected to a separate fraud case from last month.
Initiative to decriminalize most drugs will not appear on November ballot
The campaign behind a controversial initiative that would decriminalize personal amounts of almost all illegal drugs has ended its signature-gathering push to get the initiative on the Nov. 8 ballot.
The campaign behind a controversial initiative that would decriminalize personal amounts of almost all illegal drugs has ended its signature-gathering push to get the initiative on the Nov. 8 ballot.
These new laws are now in effect in Washington state
Starting July 1, several new laws will go into effect for Washington state, including new gun restrictions, alerts for missing Indigenous people, increased toll rates and increased license plate fees.
Starting July 1, several new laws will go into effect for Washington state, including new gun restrictions, alerts for missing Indigenous people, increased toll rates and increased license plate fees.
Emergency order declared to keep boaters away from endangered killer whales this summer
Officials with the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) issued an emergency order on Thursday, requiring whale watching vessels and boaters to keep away from Southern Resident killer whales this summer. This reminder follows a recent declaration of 13 whales being considered ‘vulnerable’.
Officials with the Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) issued an emergency order on Thursday, requiring whale watching vessels and boaters to keep away from Southern Resident killer whales this summer. This reminder follows a recent declaration of 13 whales being considered ‘vulnerable’.



















