Lacey students stage another walkout over mishandling of alleged racism, sexual assault incidents
Students at River Ridge High School staged another walkout Thursday to protest allegations of mishandled racism and sexual assault.
Students at River Ridge High School staged another walkout Thursday to protest allegations of mishandled racism and sexual assault.
Gov. proposes division to handle homeless encampments along state highways
The Washington State Senate, as requested by Gov. Jay Inslee, proposed a bill on Feb. 2 that would create a subdivision of the Department of Social and Health Services that would focus on ‘intergovernmental coordination to address the cleaning of homeless encampments.
The Washington State Senate, as requested by Gov. Jay Inslee, proposed a bill on Feb. 2 that would create a subdivision of the Department of Social and Health Services that would focus on ‘intergovernmental coordination to address the cleaning of homeless encampments.
Washington state, not cities, to handle homeless encampment cleanup
There is now an effort by the state to take responsibility for the homeless camps you see along our highways?but it may not mean what you think.
There is now an effort by the state to take responsibility for the homeless camps you see along our highways?but it may not mean what you think.
Lacey students walk out to call attention to incidents of racism, sexual assaults
Dozens of students in Lacey walked out of class Wednesday morning in protest after a racist incident at a basketball game.
Dozens of students in Lacey walked out of class Wednesday morning in protest after a racist incident at a basketball game.
2 bills call for higher penalties for hazing after death of WSU fraternity pledge
Two bills that raise the penalties for "hazing' are making their way through the state legislature, and both were inspired by the death of a Washington State University freshman two years ago.
Two bills that raise the penalties for "hazing' are making their way through the state legislature, and both were inspired by the death of a Washington State University freshman two years ago.
WA Legislature considers curbing governor’s emergency powers
Majority Democrats in the Legislature are indicating they may be open to putting restrictions on the governor’s broad emergency powers as Washington’s COVID-19 state of emergency approaches two years.
Majority Democrats in the Legislature are indicating they may be open to putting restrictions on the governor’s broad emergency powers as Washington’s COVID-19 state of emergency approaches two years.
Inslee proposes bill making it illegal for elected officials to lie about election outcomes
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday urged state lawmakers to approve a bill that would make it a crime for elected officials or candidates to knowingly lie about election outcomes if those claims result in violence.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Friday urged state lawmakers to approve a bill that would make it a crime for elected officials or candidates to knowingly lie about election outcomes if those claims result in violence.
Thurston County offering free water testing for residents impacted by flood
If you have a well that may have been impacted by recent flooding in Thurston County, the county is offering free water testing for residents.
If you have a well that may have been impacted by recent flooding in Thurston County, the county is offering free water testing for residents.
Gov. Inslee signs into law delay of Washington’s long-term care program
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday signed into law an 18-month delay of the state’s new long-term care program that creates a defined benefit to help offset the costs of such care.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday signed into law an 18-month delay of the state’s new long-term care program that creates a defined benefit to help offset the costs of such care.
2 adults, 1 child killed in Thurston Co. house fire
Two adults and their grandchild died in a house fire in Rainier early Saturday morning.
Two adults and their grandchild died in a house fire in Rainier early Saturday morning.
Domestic violence suspect shot, killed by Lacey Police officer
A Lacey police officer has shot an individual, the department confirmed to FOX 13 News.
A Lacey police officer has shot an individual, the department confirmed to FOX 13 News.
Father speaks out after video shows Black student athlete being called slurs during game
A father in Lacey is speaking out against racism after his son was the victim of a derogatory video.
A father in Lacey is speaking out against racism after his son was the victim of a derogatory video.
Washington's unemployment rate falls to 4.5% in December
The Washington Employment Security Department reports the state's unemployment rate continues to slowly improve as the pandemic rages on.
The Washington Employment Security Department reports the state's unemployment rate continues to slowly improve as the pandemic rages on.
Large fire that damaged 5 buildings in Olympia deemed arson, police looking to ID persons of interest
Investigators determined that a large fire that damaged five buildings in downtown Olympia back in December was arson.
Investigators determined that a large fire that damaged five buildings in downtown Olympia back in December was arson.
Troopers arrest 4 suspected DUI drivers with minors in the cars
Troopers arrested four people suspected of driving under the influence with minors inside their cars over the weekend.
Troopers arrested four people suspected of driving under the influence with minors inside their cars over the weekend.
WA Senate approves bill further penalizing election worker harassment
The Washington state Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved a measure that would make it a Class C felony to harass an election worker, with violations potentially resulting in a five-year prison sentence and a $10,000 fine.
The Washington state Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved a measure that would make it a Class C felony to harass an election worker, with violations potentially resulting in a five-year prison sentence and a $10,000 fine.
Thurston County deputies search for missing woman
Thurston County deputies are asking the public’s help to be on the lookout for a missing woman.
Thurston County deputies are asking the public’s help to be on the lookout for a missing woman.
WA Legislature considers limits on Gov. Inslee's emergency powers
It’s been 679 days since Governor Inslee declared a state of emergency regarding COVID—a prospect which is shaping up to a bipartisan effort to curb his emergency powers.
It’s been 679 days since Governor Inslee declared a state of emergency regarding COVID—a prospect which is shaping up to a bipartisan effort to curb his emergency powers.
Chehalis River floods one family's 'dream home' a week after they bought it
Communities in the South Sound continued recovery efforts after destructive flooding from three rivers hit multiple counties. One family in Thurston County welcomed all the help they could get from family, friends and community repairing damages to their dream house they bought only a week before the flood.
Communities in the South Sound continued recovery efforts after destructive flooding from three rivers hit multiple counties. One family in Thurston County welcomed all the help they could get from family, friends and community repairing damages to their dream house they bought only a week before the flood.
Chehalis River flooding wrecks family's dream home
Communities in the South Sound are recovering from destructive flooding that swept through the area. One family in Thurston County is hurting after the high waters spilled into their brand-new home they had bought just a week prior.
Communities in the South Sound are recovering from destructive flooding that swept through the area. One family in Thurston County is hurting after the high waters spilled into their brand-new home they had bought just a week prior.