Lacey teen who drowned in quarry pond remembered for his big smile and positive impact
“Max was the guy who always had a bright smile. He was the one who was always positive, and that’s the thing that drives my memory of Max will be that beautiful smile."
“Max was the guy who always had a bright smile. He was the one who was always positive, and that’s the thing that drives my memory of Max will be that beautiful smile."
Community mourns drowning death of Lacey teen
Maximus Aunese was a football player at Timberline High School and popular among his peers and teachers.
Maximus Aunese was a football player at Timberline High School and popular among his peers and teachers.
18-year-old drowns in Thurston County quarry pond
An 18-year-old boy drowned Saturday afternoon while swimming with friends at a popular Thurston County swimming hole.
An 18-year-old boy drowned Saturday afternoon while swimming with friends at a popular Thurston County swimming hole.
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A program in Lacey helps first responders get to you faster and save more lives.
A program in Lacey helps first responders get to you faster and save more lives.
CAPTURED: Tips help lead to identity, arrest of bold blowtorch-using attempted ATM theft suspect
A man on a motorbike accused of trying to torch his way into an ATM in Yelm in April, causing damage that cost close to $17,000 to fix, has been identified and arrested.
A man on a motorbike accused of trying to torch his way into an ATM in Yelm in April, causing damage that cost close to $17,000 to fix, has been identified and arrested.
Suspect sought for removing Black Lives Matter sign, replacing with hate group's stickers in Lacey
Police in Lacey are trying to track down the suspect who removed a Black Lives Matter sign from a Lacey elementary school and replaced it with a hate group's stickers.
Police in Lacey are trying to track down the suspect who removed a Black Lives Matter sign from a Lacey elementary school and replaced it with a hate group's stickers.
Suspect sought for vandalizing Black Lives Matter sign at Lacey elementary school
The suspect removed the sign made of blue ribbons and replaced it with white nationalist stickers.
The suspect removed the sign made of blue ribbons and replaced it with white nationalist stickers.
Inslee requests extension of National Guard COVID-19 mission
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is requesting an extension of the state National Guard to continue their work on missions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is requesting an extension of the state National Guard to continue their work on missions related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Cleanup underway in Olympia after businesses, government buildings vandalized
Businesses, government buildings damaged after weekend protests turned destructive in Olympia.
Businesses, government buildings damaged after weekend protests turned destructive in Olympia.
Location in Thurston County eyed for Washington airport
A southern Thurston County location is being considered for construction of another large airport in Washington state to meet the increasing need for aviation capacity statewide.
A southern Thurston County location is being considered for construction of another large airport in Washington state to meet the increasing need for aviation capacity statewide.
Far-right group founder says Sacha Baron Cohen allegedly pranked rally with racist singalong
Video recorded of a performer singing offensive lyrics at a rally hosted by Washington Three Percent, a far-right group, was allegedly an elaborate prank carried out by “Borat” actor Sacha Baron Cohen, according to the group’s former leader.
Video recorded of a performer singing offensive lyrics at a rally hosted by Washington Three Percent, a far-right group, was allegedly an elaborate prank carried out by “Borat” actor Sacha Baron Cohen, according to the group’s former leader.
Washington population tops 7.6 million
OLYMPIA, Wash.— Washington’s population has topped 7.6 million, with growth coming mostly from those moving to the state.
OLYMPIA, Wash.— Washington’s population has topped 7.6 million, with growth coming mostly from those moving to the state.
Attorney General to review 30 police deadly force probes for conflicts
Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Tuesday his office will review at least 30 investigations of police use of deadly force to ensure they followed a new state law in the wake of the questionable handling of an investigation into the death of 33-year-old Manuel Ellis while in Tacoma police custody.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson said Tuesday his office will review at least 30 investigations of police use of deadly force to ensure they followed a new state law in the wake of the questionable handling of an investigation into the death of 33-year-old Manuel Ellis while in Tacoma police custody.
Vandals damage mayor's home and other parts of Olympia following protest
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Olympia businesses and residents were left cleaning up a lot of vandalism following a protest on Friday that even caused damage to the mayor's home.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Olympia businesses and residents were left cleaning up a lot of vandalism following a protest on Friday that even caused damage to the mayor's home.
Thurston County prepares to apply for Phase 3 of state's COVID-19 recovery plan
OLYMPIA – A growing number of places are now in Phase 3 in the Safe Start Washington Plan, a gradual approach towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
OLYMPIA – A growing number of places are now in Phase 3 in the Safe Start Washington Plan, a gradual approach towards recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Protesters mobilize for rally and march in Olympia
Several hundred people rallied and marched in Washington’s capital city Tuesday night.
Several hundred people rallied and marched in Washington’s capital city Tuesday night.
Thurston, Kittitas and Walla Walla counties approved for Phase 2 reopening
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. -- Three more counties -- Kittitas, Thurston, and Walla Walla -- have been approved for Phase 2 reopening under the governor's Safe Start plan to reopen the economy.This brings the total number of counties allowed to reopen barber shops, salons, dine-in service at restaurants and more to 24: Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Kittitas, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Pacific, Pend Orielle, San Juan, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, and Whitman.
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. -- Three more counties -- Kittitas, Thurston, and Walla Walla -- have been approved for Phase 2 reopening under the governor's Safe Start plan to reopen the economy.This brings the total number of counties allowed to reopen barber shops, salons, dine-in service at restaurants and more to 24: Adams, Asotin, Columbia, Cowlitz, Ferry, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, Kittitas, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Pacific, Pend Orielle, San Juan, Skamania, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla, and Whitman.
10 more counties - including Thurston, Kitsap and Clallam - can apply for Phase 2 reopening
OLYMPIA -- Ten more counties in Washington state are now eligible to apply for Phase 2 of Gov.
OLYMPIA -- Ten more counties in Washington state are now eligible to apply for Phase 2 of Gov.
Toxic algae already blooming in Summit Lake
Summit Lake is once again dealing with a toxic algae bloom.
Summit Lake is once again dealing with a toxic algae bloom.
Suspicious fire destroys Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall in Lacey
LACEY, Wash. -- Fire ripped through a Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall early Friday morning in Lacey.Lacey firefighters told Q13 News that someone called 911 just before 3:45 a.m. and multiple agencies are at the scene.
LACEY, Wash. -- Fire ripped through a Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall early Friday morning in Lacey.Lacey firefighters told Q13 News that someone called 911 just before 3:45 a.m. and multiple agencies are at the scene.