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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Student-athletes march to Washington state capitol for fall sports
Washington state student-athletes marched to the Capitol in Olympia on Thursday as they petition to play fall sports.
Washington state student-athletes marched to the Capitol in Olympia on Thursday as they petition to play fall sports.
Fears of falling behind: Parents seek in-person instruction for students with special needs
With the first day of school in Olympia less than a week away, some parents are struggling to get the answers they need for their students with special needs.
With the first day of school in Olympia less than a week away, some parents are struggling to get the answers they need for their students with special needs.
Olympia parents seek in-person instruction for students with special needs
Q13's Simone Del Rosario reports.
Q13's Simone Del Rosario reports.
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.
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.
A woman is safe tonight after being reported missing for nearly two days while hiking in the Olympic National Park.
Man arrested in connection to three suspicious fires in Olympia
The fires caused about $1 million in damage to two apartment buildings and a local church.
The fires caused about $1 million in damage to two apartment buildings and a local church.
Crews investigate three morning fires in Olympia
The fires are suspicious, and one person is being questioned.
The fires are suspicious, and one person is being questioned.
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.
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.
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.
Community Connect
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.