New details revealed after cops fatally shoot Portland killing suspect in Washington

Four officers fired over 30 rounds at Portland, Oregon, fugitive Michael Reinoehl after they cornered him in his car Sept. 3 outside a Washington apartment complex where he had been hiding out, a sheriff’s official said Tuesday in an update on the investigation.

Questions over shooting of suspected Antifa gunman
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A New York Times investigation raises questions about what really happened the night US Marshals shot and killed a murder suspect in Lacey.

Love Oly campaign aims to embrace South Sound businesses

After months of struggling, the local business community in the Thurston County are reaching back to customers who helped many shops stay afloat during the economic shutdown.

Sex ed mandate sparks bitter Washington state ballot fight

A bitter fight over sex ed in Washington state schools has led to a referendum on the November ballot - the first time in the country that a decision on sex ed will be decided by voters.

New push to retire Native team names headed to Legislature

The first Native American woman elected to the Washington state House of Representatives says she is drafting legislation to remove Native-themed mascots and team names at public schools.

Police: Portland killing suspect pointed gun at officers during arrest

A man suspected of killing a right-wing protester in Portland, Oregon, pointed a handgun at officers before he was shot to death by members of a federal task force trying to arrest him, authorities said Thursday.

Evacuations ordered in parts of Pierce, Thurston counties as wildfires destroy homes

Multiple wildfires burning in Pierce County destroyed several homes early Tuesday morning and prompted evacuation orders for some neighborhoods. Later in the day, evacuations were also ordered for portions of Thurston County.

Multiple buildings vandalized in downtown Olympia Friday

Multiple buildings were vandalized Friday night in downtown Olympia after a group of more than 50 people was seen gathering in the area. 

Suspect in Portland fatal shooting has been killed in Washington

A man suspected of fatally shooting a supporter of a right-wing group in Portland, Oregon, last week after a caravan of Donald Trump backers rode through downtown was killed Thursday as investigators moved in to arrest him.

Teenager dies in head-on 2-car crash near Nisqually River Bridge

A 17-year-old male died in a head-on, 2-car crash going the wrong way in the northbound lanes of I-5 near the Nisqually Bridge. 

Woman rescued after missing for days hiking near Forks

A woman is safe tonight after being reported missing for nearly two days while hiking in the Olympic National Park.

Thurston County Sheriff removal petition to advance, judge rules

A judge ruled Wednesday that a petition to remove a Washington state county sheriff from office can move forward after he was accused of not enforcing a state mask mandate during the coronavirus pandemic.