Inslee authorizes Washington National Guard for added security during Monday's legislative session
Gov. Jay Inslee has authorized up to 750 members of the Washington National Guard to be stationed at the Capitol Campus in Olympia for added security measures for the start of the 2021 legislative session.
Gov. Jay Inslee has authorized up to 750 members of the Washington National Guard to be stationed at the Capitol Campus in Olympia for added security measures for the start of the 2021 legislative session.
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Security a concern for Olympia lawmakers after chaos
The chaos was not limited to Washington D.C. on Wednesday. After a mostly peaceful demonstration on Olympia’s Capitol Campus, dozens broke through a security gate surrounding Governor Jay Inslee’s home.
The chaos was not limited to Washington D.C. on Wednesday. After a mostly peaceful demonstration on Olympia’s Capitol Campus, dozens broke through a security gate surrounding Governor Jay Inslee’s home.
Pro-Trump demonstrators break through gate at Governor Inslee's mansion
Pro-Trump protesters broke through a gate at the Washington state governor’s mansion Wednesday afternoon and dozens of people gathered on the lawn.
Pro-Trump protesters broke through a gate at the Washington state governor’s mansion Wednesday afternoon and dozens of people gathered on the lawn.
Amid riot fears, Washington lawmakers plan in-person session
A militia group has already said it has plans to occupy the Capitol when the Legislature meets, and that intention was echoed by several of those who broke down a gate outside the governor’s mansion.
A militia group has already said it has plans to occupy the Capitol when the Legislature meets, and that intention was echoed by several of those who broke down a gate outside the governor’s mansion.
Flooding from Chehalis River closes roads in Thurston and Lewis counties
Parts of Western Washington experiencing urban flooding this week, including in Thurston and Lewis County.
Parts of Western Washington experiencing urban flooding this week, including in Thurston and Lewis County.
Group plans to occupy state Capitol
The next legislative session will be mostly remote. A militia group plans to occupy the Capitol in protest.
The next legislative session will be mostly remote. A militia group plans to occupy the Capitol in protest.
With his health failing, Washington state elector casts vote of a lifetime
Earlier this week, Washington state elector Jack Arends, gave an emotional speech before casting his vote in the Electoral College. Arends has a terminal illness, and said his motivation was to see equality with women and people of color.
Earlier this week, Washington state elector Jack Arends, gave an emotional speech before casting his vote in the Electoral College. Arends has a terminal illness, and said his motivation was to see equality with women and people of color.
Troopers search for second suspect in Olympia shooting
State troopers are looking for a second suspect who fired a weapon during violent demonstrations near the Capitol building in Olympia on Saturday.
State troopers are looking for a second suspect who fired a weapon during violent demonstrations near the Capitol building in Olympia on Saturday.
Second suspect sought in state Capitol shooting
Troopers are looking for a second person involved in a shooting near the state Capitol during dueling protests that turned violent.
Troopers are looking for a second person involved in a shooting near the state Capitol during dueling protests that turned violent.
One person shot in violent protests near Capitol building in Olympia
Police in Olympia arrested one person Saturday afternoon following a shooting at a violent protest between two heavily armed groups near the Capitol building.
Police in Olympia arrested one person Saturday afternoon following a shooting at a violent protest between two heavily armed groups near the Capitol building.
Rally goers and counter-protesters clash in Olympia, one person arrested
A rally against state restrictions turned into violent clashes between pro-Trump supporters and counter-protesters.
A rally against state restrictions turned into violent clashes between pro-Trump supporters and counter-protesters.
Gig Harbor man booked for vehicular homicide after fatal crash
A Gig Harbor man has been arrested on a vehicular homicide charge after a fatal crash in Thurston County.
A Gig Harbor man has been arrested on a vehicular homicide charge after a fatal crash in Thurston County.
Man arrested after fatal crash
A wrong-way driver believed to be under the influence of drugs killed another person when he crashed into them head-on.
A wrong-way driver believed to be under the influence of drugs killed another person when he crashed into them head-on.
Former employee says Olympia facility did 'everything right' trying to avoid COVID-19 outbreak
Thurston County Health Department officials said 45 of 60 residents at Garden Courte Memory Care in Olympia tested positive for the virus. Seven residents of the care facility died.
Thurston County Health Department officials said 45 of 60 residents at Garden Courte Memory Care in Olympia tested positive for the virus. Seven residents of the care facility died.
Dozens infected, seven dead after Covid outbreak at Olympia long-term care facility
Thurston County Public Health officials say an infected employee brought the virus into Garden Courte.
Thurston County Public Health officials say an infected employee brought the virus into Garden Courte.
Covid outbreak at long term care facility
Q13's John Hopperstad reports on an outbreak that has infected dozens and led to seven deaths.
Q13's John Hopperstad reports on an outbreak that has infected dozens and led to seven deaths.
AG's letter halts order for people living in cars to move
A letter from the Washington state Attorney General’s Office has halted the city of Olympia’s plans to order a community of vehicle residents to relocate.
A letter from the Washington state Attorney General’s Office has halted the city of Olympia’s plans to order a community of vehicle residents to relocate.
North Thurston Schools share plans to tackle failing grades
We first told you Wednesday about South Sound public school students struggling with grades as distance learning continues to reveal new challenges.
We first told you Wednesday about South Sound public school students struggling with grades as distance learning continues to reveal new challenges.
Detectives warn Pierce and Thurston County boat owners of recent thefts to secure fishing boats and trailers
The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force is warning boat owners that thieves have stolen roughly 50 fishing boats, motors and trailers in Pierce and Thurston County since August 1st.
The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task Force is warning boat owners that thieves have stolen roughly 50 fishing boats, motors and trailers in Pierce and Thurston County since August 1st.