Senate OKs measure creating state Office of Cybersecurity
In response to a security breach that exposed personal information from around 1.6 million unemployment claims filed last year, the Washington Senate has unanimously passed a measure that creates a state Office of Cybersecurity.
In response to a security breach that exposed personal information from around 1.6 million unemployment claims filed last year, the Washington Senate has unanimously passed a measure that creates a state Office of Cybersecurity.
Washington Capitol to honor Black pioneer with monument
Pioneer George Bush led families to the Pacific Northwest and intended to settle in Oregon, but Black exclusionary laws barred him from living there. The group instead settled in what is now Tumwater.
Pioneer George Bush led families to the Pacific Northwest and intended to settle in Oregon, but Black exclusionary laws barred him from living there. The group instead settled in what is now Tumwater.
Washington Senate OKs bill requiring police to intervene if fellow officers use excessive force
The Washington state Senate on Tuesday approved a measure requiring police to intervene if they see a fellow officer using excessive force — one of several measures in the Legislature prompted by the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd and ensuing Black Lives Matter protests last year.
The Washington state Senate on Tuesday approved a measure requiring police to intervene if they see a fellow officer using excessive force — one of several measures in the Legislature prompted by the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd and ensuing Black Lives Matter protests last year.
Washington state bill advances that would ban Native American mascots at schools
The use of Native American names, symbols and images would be banned from being used as school mascots, logos and team names at most public schools in Washington under a bill passed Tuesday by the state House of Representatives.
The use of Native American names, symbols and images would be banned from being used as school mascots, logos and team names at most public schools in Washington under a bill passed Tuesday by the state House of Representatives.
Help ID creepy crook seen wearing Halloween mask to rob pot shop clerk at gunpoint
Talk about a creepy-looking crook: An armed robber in Lacey wore a rubber mask, kind of like a Michael Myers Halloween mask, with a normal medical mask over it.
Talk about a creepy-looking crook: An armed robber in Lacey wore a rubber mask, kind of like a Michael Myers Halloween mask, with a normal medical mask over it.
Washington Senate committee approves capital gains tax on sale of high-profit stocks
A capital gains tax on the sale of high-profit stocks and bonds has been approved by a Senate fiscal committee.
A capital gains tax on the sale of high-profit stocks and bonds has been approved by a Senate fiscal committee.
Road conditions in Pierce and Thurston counties
Trooper Ryan Burke with Washington State Patrol talks with Q13 News about challenges on the road as winter storm cleanup begins.
Trooper Ryan Burke with Washington State Patrol talks with Q13 News about challenges on the road as winter storm cleanup begins.
The Divide: Legalize drugs? Ban tear gas? State lawmakers weigh controversial bills
This week on "The Divide": A look at some of the most controversial public safety bills being debated in Olympia, including a bill that would decriminalize drugs and another that would drastically limit the use of police K-9s.
This week on "The Divide": A look at some of the most controversial public safety bills being debated in Olympia, including a bill that would decriminalize drugs and another that would drastically limit the use of police K-9s.
Snow coats Lewis and Thurston counties
Much of the South Sound is waking up to snow Friday morning, while other parts of Western Washington are dealing with black ice, freezing temps and power outage.
Much of the South Sound is waking up to snow Friday morning, while other parts of Western Washington are dealing with black ice, freezing temps and power outage.
Justices block recall effort against Thurston County sheriff
Washington’s Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a recall effort against the Thurston County sheriff, saying his announcement that he would not criminally enforce the Health Department’s COVID-19 mask mandate was not unreasonable.
Washington’s Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a recall effort against the Thurston County sheriff, saying his announcement that he would not criminally enforce the Health Department’s COVID-19 mask mandate was not unreasonable.
Tumwater Police: Woman robbed at gunpoint after stopping to help man lying on sidewalk
Tumwater Police are warning residents about a disturbing attempted robbery that happened when a woman stopped to help a stranger.
Tumwater Police are warning residents about a disturbing attempted robbery that happened when a woman stopped to help a stranger.
Eastern Washington farmers sue state over COVID-19 rules they say fails to protect migrant workers
Two farm groups are suing the state of Washington for failing to revise emergency regulations that seek to protect migrant farmworkers from the COVID-19 virus.
Two farm groups are suing the state of Washington for failing to revise emergency regulations that seek to protect migrant farmworkers from the COVID-19 virus.
Employees, guests forced to take shelter after group tries to take over Olympia hotel
Employees and guests at an Olympia hotel had to take shelter for several hours Sunday after a homeless activist group tried to take over and give beds to people experiencing homelessness.
Employees and guests at an Olympia hotel had to take shelter for several hours Sunday after a homeless activist group tried to take over and give beds to people experiencing homelessness.
Activists try to take over hotel in Olympia
Dozens of people stormed the Red Lion Inn Sunday in an attempt to take over and give hotel rooms to people experiencing homelessness.
Dozens of people stormed the Red Lion Inn Sunday in an attempt to take over and give hotel rooms to people experiencing homelessness.
High school sports prepare for season opener as some counties enter Phase 2 of state's COVID-19 recovery plan
School sports teams get ready to compete as the COVID-19 pandemic nearly canceled their seasons. This comes after Governor Jay Inslee announced several counties moving forward to Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 recovery plan.
School sports teams get ready to compete as the COVID-19 pandemic nearly canceled their seasons. This comes after Governor Jay Inslee announced several counties moving forward to Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 recovery plan.
Washington house approves bill that waives some graduation requirements during a state of emergency
The Washington House has approved a bill that would waive some graduation requirements for individual students during a state of emergency.
The Washington House has approved a bill that would waive some graduation requirements for individual students during a state of emergency.
State Senate passes unemployment bill to help Washington workers, businesses
The Washington Senate has passed a measure that would increase the minimum weekly benefit for unemployed workers starting in July and would prevent a dramatic increase in unemployment taxes paid by businesses.
The Washington Senate has passed a measure that would increase the minimum weekly benefit for unemployed workers starting in July and would prevent a dramatic increase in unemployment taxes paid by businesses.
Iconic Olympia Beer stops production after more than 120 years
Olympia Beer, a mainstay of bartaps and college parties for decades, is pausing production.
Olympia Beer, a mainstay of bartaps and college parties for decades, is pausing production.
Washington state considers open carry ban at demonstrations
The open carry of guns and other weapons would be banned on the Capitol campus and at or near any public demonstration across Washington under a measure that received a remote public hearing Tuesday, with proponents calling it a common-sense measure amid heightened political divisions and opponents arguing it would infringe on constitutional gun rights.
The open carry of guns and other weapons would be banned on the Capitol campus and at or near any public demonstration across Washington under a measure that received a remote public hearing Tuesday, with proponents calling it a common-sense measure amid heightened political divisions and opponents arguing it would infringe on constitutional gun rights.
Lawsuit seeks reopening of Washington state Capitol grounds
The 40-year-old Bremerton resident and U.S. Navy veteran said he filed the lawsuit in Thurston County Superior Court “because keeping the public out of the legislative building while the Legislature is in session is unconstitutional.”
The 40-year-old Bremerton resident and U.S. Navy veteran said he filed the lawsuit in Thurston County Superior Court “because keeping the public out of the legislative building while the Legislature is in session is unconstitutional.”