Seattle among cities in US that saw population gain of 100K

The city of Seattle was among 14 cities in the U.S. that saw a population gain of 100,000 or more over the past decade, and the nearby city of Kent was among 10 of the fastest growing cities with populations of 50,000 or more, according to data released Thursday by the U.S Census Bureau.

Thurston county brush fires appear to be set intentionally
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State Patrol is investigating several brush fires that happened in Thurston County. Troopers say six of them happened along I-5 and three others were along state Route 101. Troopers say it appears that the fires were intentionally set.

WSP: 6 brushfires along I-5 in Thurston County appear intentionally set

Crews responded to at least six brush fires along Interstate-5 in Thurston County on Wednesday, all of which Washington State Patrol said were set intentionally. 

Drought emergency declared in Washington state

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday declared a statewide drought emergency because of poor water supply conditions and hot, dry conditions that have plagued the region.

Near-record heat in Olympia has fans and AC systems flying off shelves

Olympia had its hottest day of the year, breaking into the lower 90s Monday afternoon. Many families cooled off in the Deschutes River at Pioneer Park in Tumwater.

Lacey woman recounts waking up to masked man standing over her, recording her

It’s a case that’s every woman’s worst nightmare: Lacey Police say a woman woke up to a masked man standing over her in her bedroom in the darkness. Now they need your help finding him before he strikes again. 

Washington state Capitol reopening to public July 1

The Washington state Capitol building will reopen to the public on July 1 after being closed since March 2020 due the COVID-19 pandemic.

Crook targeting food trucks in Thurston County

Police are asking for the community’s help to find the crook, or crooks, who are targeting food trucks in both the Lacey and Olympia area.

Artist behind Thurston County mural gives up close view
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The artist who made a larger than life mural in Washington state takes us up the lift and shows us how he created it.

Rise and Shine: Inspiring story of woman behind mural
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The past year has been a challenge for all of us and oftentimes the way through can be hard to see. Photojournalist Michael Driver and Q13 News Anchor Jamie Tompkins introduce you to a woman from Thurston County, Washington. Her journey has been full of struggles, but when she hit the wall she learned that sometimes the only way around is up.

Local chef wins 'Chopped Next Gen'
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Elise Landry, co-owner of Chicory in Olympia, joins Q13 News This Morning to discuss her big win.

Thurston County Fair canceled
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Instead of a public fair this year, there will be a closed fair where 4-H and Future Farmers of America program participants can showcase the projects they?ve been working on all year.

Non-profit says pandemic’s economic impact in downtown Olympia not reflected in empty store fronts

The pandemic forced the closure of businesses across Puget Sound, some of them likely being one of your favorite restaurants, bars or hair salons. But many that did survive find themselves surrounded by the ghosts of those which did not. 

Bicyclist killed in crash involving semi-truck in Olympia

The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash involving a semi-truck and a bicyclist. 

South Sound police department program assisting the homeless set to expand in Olympia

The Crisis Response Unit within the Olympia Police Department launched only a few years ago after voters approved funding. It aims to help people suffering from mental health, addiction or housing crises find a pathway off the streets.