Habitat for Humanity to develop affordable housing for senior citizens, families in Olympia
Senior citizens are facing a housing shortage—what some researchers are calling a quiet, or invisible crisis. Over the next decade, the number of elderly homeless Americans is projected to triple, and that was before COVID-19 hit.
Senior citizens are facing a housing shortage—what some researchers are calling a quiet, or invisible crisis. Over the next decade, the number of elderly homeless Americans is projected to triple, and that was before COVID-19 hit.
Affordable housing development focuses on senior citizens
It's the housing shortage that's not making daily headlines?some researchers are going so far as to call it the "invisible" housing crisis, and it's challenging one of our most vulnerable populations.
It's the housing shortage that's not making daily headlines?some researchers are going so far as to call it the "invisible" housing crisis, and it's challenging one of our most vulnerable populations.
3 rescued from car crash in Lacey, police investigating
Three people were rescued from a car following a crash in Lacey late Saturday evening.
Three people were rescued from a car following a crash in Lacey late Saturday evening.
Inslee signs law requiring employers to include salary, benefits in job posting
Job postings in Washington starting in January will have to show some dollar signs.
Job postings in Washington starting in January will have to show some dollar signs.
Power restored to thousands of Puget Sound Energy customers after day of high winds
Power has been restored to thousands of customers after strong winds battered Western Washington on Monday.
Power has been restored to thousands of customers after strong winds battered Western Washington on Monday.
2 officers stabbed while trying to make arrest in Olympia, suspect shot
Two Olympia police officers are recovering at home after being stabbed by a suspected arsonist.
Two Olympia police officers are recovering at home after being stabbed by a suspected arsonist.
2 Olympia police officers stabbed by arson suspect released from hospital
Two Olympia police officers are recovering at home after being stabbed by a suspected arsonist.
Two Olympia police officers are recovering at home after being stabbed by a suspected arsonist.
Pedestrian seriously injured after Lacey crash
The Lacey Police Department is investigating a serious crash involving a car and a pedestrian Friday afternoon.
The Lacey Police Department is investigating a serious crash involving a car and a pedestrian Friday afternoon.
'I’ve been waiting for this:' Families react to missing Indigenous persons alert system law
Research conducted by the Urban Indian Health Institute states Seattle has some of the highest rates of murdered Indigenous women in the U.S. The researchers also found Tacoma has some of the highest numbers of missing Indigenous people.
Research conducted by the Urban Indian Health Institute states Seattle has some of the highest rates of murdered Indigenous women in the U.S. The researchers also found Tacoma has some of the highest numbers of missing Indigenous people.
Biden orders federal assistance for Washington state counties impacted by landslides, flooding
President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration in Washington state following record flooding and other instances of severe weather earlier in the year.
President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration in Washington state following record flooding and other instances of severe weather earlier in the year.
Lacey Police seek ID of arson suspect connected to multiple fires
Lacey Police need help identifying an arson suspect connected to several fires around town.
Lacey Police need help identifying an arson suspect connected to several fires around town.
Thurston County Deputies searching for armed robbery suspects in Lacey
Thurston County Deputies need help identifying two people accused of robbing a grocery store in Lacey.
Thurston County Deputies need help identifying two people accused of robbing a grocery store in Lacey.
Washington's studded tire removal deadline is March 31
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is reminding drivers to remove studded tires by March 31 to avoid possible fines.
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is reminding drivers to remove studded tires by March 31 to avoid possible fines.
Washington Insurance Commissioner extends COVID-19 emergency orders to April 28
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is extending two COVID-19 emergency orders through April 28, according to Thursday press release.
Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is extending two COVID-19 emergency orders through April 28, according to Thursday press release.
Tumwater Police: Suspect steals truck with 10-month-old baby still in backseat
Police say a couple pulled into a gas station in Tumwater and left their baby sleeping in the backseat while they went in?and also left the keys in the ignition. A suspect jumped in and sped off seconds later.
Police say a couple pulled into a gas station in Tumwater and left their baby sleeping in the backseat while they went in?and also left the keys in the ignition. A suspect jumped in and sped off seconds later.
Tumwater PD: Search on for suspects who stole truck with 10-month-old baby still in backseat
Police say a couple pulled into a gas station in Tumwater and left their baby sleeping in the backseat while they went in—and also left the keys in the ignition. A suspect jumped in and sped off seconds later.
Police say a couple pulled into a gas station in Tumwater and left their baby sleeping in the backseat while they went in—and also left the keys in the ignition. A suspect jumped in and sped off seconds later.
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.