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.

Police warn about increase in air conditioner thefts

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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. 

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’.

4-year-old boy found dead in Puget Sound near Olympia

A 4-year-old boy was found dead in Puget Sound waters near Olympia on Tuesday. Police say foul play is not suspected.

Lacey Police: Baby found safe after car stolen with child inside

On Sunday, Lacey Police found a car with a seven-month-old baby in the backseat, several blocks away from a gas station where it was reported stolen.

Gov. Inslee, lawmakers pursue more protections for those seeking abortion in Washington

Washington Governor Jay Inslee and other lawmakers say they'll be working on legislation to shore up more protections for people seeking abortions in the coming weeks. 

'Nothing is scarier:' Olympia family enrolled in WIC program struggles to find infant formula

The ongoing crisis over the baby formula shortage continues impacting families everywhere, including a family in Olympia who is enrolled in the Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Program commonly referred to as WIC.