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.”
Lawsuit seeks reopening of Washington state Capitol grounds
A Washington man filed a lawsuit demanding the restoration of public access to the state Capitol and surrounding grounds.
A Washington man filed a lawsuit demanding the restoration of public access to the state Capitol and surrounding grounds.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee receives COVID-19 vaccine
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and his wife, Trudi, received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and his wife, Trudi, received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Friday.
Lacey police seeking public's help identifying suspects in high school break-ins
It's already difficult enough right now for kids to learn without thieves stealing the electronics they will need. And now Lacey police are trying to solve a rash of burglaries at River Ridge High School.
It's already difficult enough right now for kids to learn without thieves stealing the electronics they will need. And now Lacey police are trying to solve a rash of burglaries at River Ridge High School.
More people in second tier to receive COVID-19 vaccine as more clinics open in Washington state
With plans to fast-track vaccines underway we’re seeing more clinics opening up around the state.
With plans to fast-track vaccines underway we’re seeing more clinics opening up around the state.
National Guard withdraws from Capitol, other measures remain
Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday while the Washington National Guard will begin to withdraw from the Capitol campus in Olympia, some added long-term security measures will remain in the wake of increased threats that led up to Inauguration Day.
Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday while the Washington National Guard will begin to withdraw from the Capitol campus in Olympia, some added long-term security measures will remain in the wake of increased threats that led up to Inauguration Day.