Pierce County again approves homeless 'safe parking zone' legislation
The Pierce County Council unanimously approved legislation for safe parking zones, with the aim of getting people living in their cars from parking on city streets.
The Pierce County Council unanimously approved legislation for safe parking zones, with the aim of getting people living in their cars from parking on city streets.
Buyers warned of used car dealerships waiving warranty without their knowledge
The Attorney General’s Office is warning people buying used cars of dealers waiving the warranty without their consent.
The Attorney General’s Office is warning people buying used cars of dealers waiving the warranty without their consent.
People living in tents along state highways cannot stay if offered shelter, Gov. Inslee says
People living in encampments along state highway right-of-ways will soon have to make a decision, Governor Jay Inslee said: take shelter or move.
People living in encampments along state highway right-of-ways will soon have to make a decision, Governor Jay Inslee said: take shelter or move.
Gov. Inslee announces new director for WA's police use-of-force investigation office
Washington Governor Jay Inslee appointed a director for the state's new police use-of-force investigation office.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee appointed a director for the state's new police use-of-force investigation office.
Lacey Police seek help in finding runaway teenager
Lacey Police Department (LPD) is asking the public for help in finding a runaway teenager.
Lacey Police Department (LPD) is asking the public for help in finding a runaway teenager.
Thousands rally for abortion rights across Puget Sound, joining a nationwide day of action
Thousands of protestors and abortion rights supporters gathered across the Puget Sound region on Saturday, as part of a nationwide day of action to rally and march for women's rights, specifically, abortion rights.
Thousands of protestors and abortion rights supporters gathered across the Puget Sound region on Saturday, as part of a nationwide day of action to rally and march for women's rights, specifically, abortion rights.
Mason, Thurston Co. deputies bust large-scale, illegal marijuana growing operations
Deputies busted two large-scale illegal marijuana growing operations in Lacey and Shelton this week.
Deputies busted two large-scale illegal marijuana growing operations in Lacey and Shelton this week.
‘It’s selective enforcement’: Olympia man told to move RV off private land while others allowed to stay
All across Western Washington, RVs that park on the street for months are rarely forced to move by officials. But one Thurston County man is being told he must move one single RV sitting on his own land after trying to help a friend in need.
All across Western Washington, RVs that park on the street for months are rarely forced to move by officials. But one Thurston County man is being told he must move one single RV sitting on his own land after trying to help a friend in need.
18-year-old walks away with minor injuries after crashing into a train in Rainier
Thurston County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a crash between a car and a train Tuesday morning, the 18-year-old driver survived.
Thurston County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a crash between a car and a train Tuesday morning, the 18-year-old driver survived.
Small Thurston County community worries logging proposal threatens neighborhood
A small South Sound community worries a proposed logging operation could leave a scar on the surrounding hillside and threaten a vital source of drinking water.
A small South Sound community worries a proposed logging operation could leave a scar on the surrounding hillside and threaten a vital source of drinking water.
Cannon stolen from Yelm veterans memorial replaced
A cannon stolen from a veterans memorial display in Yelm has now been replaced.
A cannon stolen from a veterans memorial display in Yelm has now been replaced.
Judge clears way for initiative to repeal Washington capital gains tax
Opponents of the state’s new capital gains tax can begin gathering signatures on an initiative seeking to repeal the law after a judge approved final wording for how the measure would be described on the ballot and the initiative petitions.
Opponents of the state’s new capital gains tax can begin gathering signatures on an initiative seeking to repeal the law after a judge approved final wording for how the measure would be described on the ballot and the initiative petitions.
Inslee to appeal 2 COVID restrictions relating to in-person DOL services, public meetings
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has announced he will repeal two pandemic restrictions relating to in-person driver's license services and public meetings.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has announced he will repeal two pandemic restrictions relating to in-person driver's license services and public meetings.
Washington justices unanimously reject Inslee recall effort
The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected an effort to recall Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Washington Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously rejected an effort to recall Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Thurston County Superior Court warns residents of jury duty scam
Thurston County Superior Court (TCSC) is warning the public about a scam, where a caller threatens a victim into believing they are facing penalties for not reporting for jury duty.
Thurston County Superior Court (TCSC) is warning the public about a scam, where a caller threatens a victim into believing they are facing penalties for not reporting for jury duty.
American Legion cannon stolen in Yelm, veterans hope for safe return
A one-of-a-kind cannon was stolen from the Yelm American Legion hall, it was meant to memorialize veterans.
A one-of-a-kind cannon was stolen from the Yelm American Legion hall, it was meant to memorialize veterans.
Robbery suspect who fired shots near Lacey elementary school during attempted carjacking arrested
Thurston County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a 25-year-old man who tried to carjack someone at gunpoint at Olympic View Elementary in Lacey.
Thurston County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a 25-year-old man who tried to carjack someone at gunpoint at Olympic View Elementary in Lacey.
Deputy fired, arrested for trying to pay someone for sex using the jail's email
A Thurston County Sheriff’s Corrections Deputy was fired and arrested Thursday for trying to pay someone for sex using the jail’s online messaging system.
A Thurston County Sheriff’s Corrections Deputy was fired and arrested Thursday for trying to pay someone for sex using the jail’s online messaging system.
Jury finds Olympia man guilty of killing mother, daughter after bodies found in woods
An Olympia man was found guilty Wednesday in the March 2020 double-homicide of a mother and four-year-old daughter, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.
An Olympia man was found guilty Wednesday in the March 2020 double-homicide of a mother and four-year-old daughter, according to the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office.
New photo released of suspect in Lacey pot shop robbery
Police have tied a pot shop robbery from two nights ago in Lacey to a teen suspect who was recently charged in connection to a deadly pot shop robbery in Tacoma, authorities say.
Police have tied a pot shop robbery from two nights ago in Lacey to a teen suspect who was recently charged in connection to a deadly pot shop robbery in Tacoma, authorities say.