Several 911 calls lead to arrest of wrong-way DUI driver on I-5
A wrong-way driver suspected of DUI was taken into custody near DuPont early Sunday morning after several people called 911, troopers said.
A wrong-way driver suspected of DUI was taken into custody near DuPont early Sunday morning after several people called 911, troopers said.
2022 WA legislative session: What passed and what didn't
Washington state lawmakers worked until nearly the last minute this week, adjourning their 60-day legislative session shortly after approving a $64.1 billion supplemental state budget.
Washington state lawmakers worked until nearly the last minute this week, adjourning their 60-day legislative session shortly after approving a $64.1 billion supplemental state budget.
WA lawmakers approve $16 billion for transportation bill
Washington lawmakers have given final approval to a historic $16 billion, 16-year transportation revenue package as they prepare to wrap up their 60-day legislative session Thursday.
Washington lawmakers have given final approval to a historic $16 billion, 16-year transportation revenue package as they prepare to wrap up their 60-day legislative session Thursday.
Washington lawmakers reach budget agreements as adjournment nears
House and Senate budget negotiators reached agreement Wednesday on a $64.1 billion supplemental state budget, one day before the Washington Legislature is set to adjourn its 60-day legislative session.
House and Senate budget negotiators reached agreement Wednesday on a $64.1 billion supplemental state budget, one day before the Washington Legislature is set to adjourn its 60-day legislative session.
Police search for suspect who siphoned gas from car at Lacey veterans community
With the rise in gas prices throughout Puget Sound, police are warning drivers of suspects siphoning gas from cars.
With the rise in gas prices throughout Puget Sound, police are warning drivers of suspects siphoning gas from cars.
Rising gas prices: A list of public transportation options in Western Washington
Higher gas prices may have many of us considering another way to get around.
Higher gas prices may have many of us considering another way to get around.
Donated Lacey fire engine put to work in Mexico
A Lacey Fire District engine donated to crews in Michoacán, Mexico is already being put to use.
A Lacey Fire District engine donated to crews in Michoacán, Mexico is already being put to use.
Washington a step closer to creating nation’s first alert system for missing Indigenous people
Washington is one step closer to creating the country’s first alert system to help find missing Indigenous women and people.
Washington is one step closer to creating the country’s first alert system to help find missing Indigenous women and people.
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler accused of mistreating staff
Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is facing allegations that he verbally mistreats staff and has grown increasingly volatile in recent months, leading to high turnover in the office.
Washington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is facing allegations that he verbally mistreats staff and has grown increasingly volatile in recent months, leading to high turnover in the office.
Recovery slows for communities hit by Chehalis River flooding in January
Recovery from historic flooding has been slow for some communities in Lewis and Thurston counties, who are still reeling from the Chehalis River flood in January.
Recovery from historic flooding has been slow for some communities in Lewis and Thurston counties, who are still reeling from the Chehalis River flood in January.
Recovering from historic Chehalis River flood
Recovery from historic flooding has been slow for some communities in Lewis and Thurston counties. They?re still feeling the impacts of the destruction caused by a massive overflow from the Chehalis River in January 2022.
Recovery from historic flooding has been slow for some communities in Lewis and Thurston counties. They?re still feeling the impacts of the destruction caused by a massive overflow from the Chehalis River in January 2022.
Judge overturns Washington state’s new capital gains tax
A judge has overturned a new capital gains tax on high profit stocks, bonds and other assets that was approved by the Washington Legislature last year, ruling that it is an unconstitutional tax on income.
A judge has overturned a new capital gains tax on high profit stocks, bonds and other assets that was approved by the Washington Legislature last year, ruling that it is an unconstitutional tax on income.
2 fixes to police reform laws head to Inslee’s desk
The Washington Legislature has overwhelmingly passed two measures to clarify part of a wide-ranging package of police reform laws passed last year, in the wake of widespread protests for racial justice.
The Washington Legislature has overwhelmingly passed two measures to clarify part of a wide-ranging package of police reform laws passed last year, in the wake of widespread protests for racial justice.
State Senate Democrats want to lower legal BAC limit to .05
New data shows a large increase in deadly crashes throughout the state of Washington, and drunk driving is linked to a good portion of those crashes.
New data shows a large increase in deadly crashes throughout the state of Washington, and drunk driving is linked to a good portion of those crashes.
Teens hurt in suspected DUI crash on I-5 near Lacey
An 18-year-old man was taken into custody after a rollover crash Thursday evening on I-5 near Lacey.
An 18-year-old man was taken into custody after a rollover crash Thursday evening on I-5 near Lacey.
Should Thurston County be 'cancelled?' The legacy behind the namesake and its controversy
As Black History Month continues, some are asking, should we cancel Thurston County? Amid ongoing protests against racial injustice, America has had a reckoning that has seen scores of offensive symbols removed, renamed or replaced. This includes statues, sports franchises and local school mascots.
As Black History Month continues, some are asking, should we cancel Thurston County? Amid ongoing protests against racial injustice, America has had a reckoning that has seen scores of offensive symbols removed, renamed or replaced. This includes statues, sports franchises and local school mascots.
‘Be extra careful’: WSDOT warns drivers of icy road conditions after several crashes
The Washington State Department of Transportation is warning drivers of slick conditions after several crashes and spinouts during Thursday morning’s commute.
The Washington State Department of Transportation is warning drivers of slick conditions after several crashes and spinouts during Thursday morning’s commute.
Proposed tax on WA fuel exports angers neighboring states
Three states that would be affected by a proposed 6-cent per gallon tax on fuel exported from Washington state are pushing back on the plan, and threatening to retaliate if it is signed into law.
Three states that would be affected by a proposed 6-cent per gallon tax on fuel exported from Washington state are pushing back on the plan, and threatening to retaliate if it is signed into law.
Public to be allowed back in Washington Senate gallery
A limited number of members of the public who show a same-day negative COVID-19 test will be allowed to return to the galleries overseeing the Washington Senate floor, starting Friday.
A limited number of members of the public who show a same-day negative COVID-19 test will be allowed to return to the galleries overseeing the Washington Senate floor, starting Friday.
Washington family agency building burglarized twice in 3 days
Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families was burglarized twice in just a three-day span, police say.
Washington’s Department of Children, Youth and Families was burglarized twice in just a three-day span, police say.