Pet raccoon can't go home, Washington state judge rules
A western Washington state court judge has rejected a family's request to return their pet raccoon named Mae.
A western Washington state court judge has rejected a family's request to return their pet raccoon named Mae.
New trial scheduled for former Olympia school bus driver
A new trial has been scheduled for the former Olympia school bus driver charged with sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy.
A new trial has been scheduled for the former Olympia school bus driver charged with sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy.
80 videos found after man records mother, daughter in dressing room at Forever 21, Olympia police say
OLYMPIA, Wash. – A man who was allegedly caught red-handed filming an underage girl and her mother in a dressing room at the Forever 21 at Capital Mall on Friday had more than 80 similar videos on his iPhone, Thurston County prosecutors say.Efrain Ramirez-Ventura was arrested on two counts of voyeurism.
OLYMPIA, Wash. – A man who was allegedly caught red-handed filming an underage girl and her mother in a dressing room at the Forever 21 at Capital Mall on Friday had more than 80 similar videos on his iPhone, Thurston County prosecutors say.Efrain Ramirez-Ventura was arrested on two counts of voyeurism.
2 students seek $1 million in college discrimination lawsuit
Two students have filed a discrimination lawsuit against The Evergreen State College and its former women's basketball coach Jennifer Schooler.
Two students have filed a discrimination lawsuit against The Evergreen State College and its former women's basketball coach Jennifer Schooler.
Bellingham couple donates scooter to Olympia girl with disabilities
An Olympia girl can once again use an electric scooter to get to and from the bus stop thanks to a couple from Bellingham.
An Olympia girl can once again use an electric scooter to get to and from the bus stop thanks to a couple from Bellingham.
Thief steals electric scooter from Olympia girl with disability
An Olympia family is asking for help to find an electric scooter that was stolen from their apartment complex on Friday.
An Olympia family is asking for help to find an electric scooter that was stolen from their apartment complex on Friday.
Detectives investigating suspected homicide after body found on wooded trail in Thurston County
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office said Friday it was investigating a suspected homicide after the body of a man with gunshot wounds was found on a wooded trail in Guerin Park.
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office said Friday it was investigating a suspected homicide after the body of a man with gunshot wounds was found on a wooded trail in Guerin Park.
Firefighters rescue 2 dogs found unconscious in Thurston County house fire
West Thurston firefighters rescued two dogs from a burning home Wednesday morning. Fire officials say Zip and Faith, an Australian Shepard and Heeler, were found unconscious in a bathtub.
West Thurston firefighters rescued two dogs from a burning home Wednesday morning. Fire officials say Zip and Faith, an Australian Shepard and Heeler, were found unconscious in a bathtub.
71-year-old woman hit by car while walking her dog
A 71- year- old woman was hospitalized Sunday night with serious injuries after being hit by a car on College Street in Lacey.
A 71- year- old woman was hospitalized Sunday night with serious injuries after being hit by a car on College Street in Lacey.
19-year-old bicyclist hit and killed by truck in Yelm
A 56-year-old man has been charged with negligent driving after a crash Sunday afternoon in Yelm killed a bicyclist.
A 56-year-old man has been charged with negligent driving after a crash Sunday afternoon in Yelm killed a bicyclist.
U.S. Marshals in WA and AZ coordinate arrest of fugitive wanted in Lacey armed robbery
Phoenix, Ariz- The USMS led Arizona WANTED Violent Offender Task Force arrested Dominic Blackburn, 23, near the area of The I-10 and 91st Ave.
Phoenix, Ariz- The USMS led Arizona WANTED Violent Offender Task Force arrested Dominic Blackburn, 23, near the area of The I-10 and 91st Ave.
Washington State Patrol trooper shoots and kills man on I-5
LACEY, Wash. -- A Washington State Patrol trooper shot and killed a man along Interstate 5 in Lacey Saturday morning.It happened on the southbound part of the freeway near Carpenter Road.Since this is a shooting involving an officer, a team that includes a number of Thurston County law enforcement agencies have taken over the investigation.
LACEY, Wash. -- A Washington State Patrol trooper shot and killed a man along Interstate 5 in Lacey Saturday morning.It happened on the southbound part of the freeway near Carpenter Road.Since this is a shooting involving an officer, a team that includes a number of Thurston County law enforcement agencies have taken over the investigation.
WSP: Drugs or alcohol involved in fatal semi crash on I-5
A semi-truck driver has been taken into custody after an overnight crash on Interstate 5 killed an 80-year-old man and injured his teen passenger.
A semi-truck driver has been taken into custody after an overnight crash on Interstate 5 killed an 80-year-old man and injured his teen passenger.
Police investigating attempted luring of 9-year-old girl in Tumwater
Thurston County Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating an attempted luring of a 9-year-old girl who had been out with her family on an evening stroll.
Thurston County Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating an attempted luring of a 9-year-old girl who had been out with her family on an evening stroll.
2 Washington inmates who fled over razor-wire fence captured
Authorities on Sunday captured two inmates who escaped from a minimum-security prison in Washington state by climbing over a chain-link fence topped with razor wire.
Authorities on Sunday captured two inmates who escaped from a minimum-security prison in Washington state by climbing over a chain-link fence topped with razor wire.
CAPTURED: 2 escaped Washington state inmates found not far from prison
The Washington Department of Corrections says 30-year-old Richard Harvell and 26-year-old Sage Bear were found near the prison Sunday afternoon.
The Washington Department of Corrections says 30-year-old Richard Harvell and 26-year-old Sage Bear were found near the prison Sunday afternoon.
Olympia officials seeking input on sea level rise response strategy
Olympia city leaders are asking for the public's input on a response plan to protect Downtown Olympia and the Port peninsula from rising sea levels.
Olympia city leaders are asking for the public's input on a response plan to protect Downtown Olympia and the Port peninsula from rising sea levels.
Bank robbery prompts Capital High School lockdown
Olympia police are investigating a bank robbery at Cooper Pt Road and Harrison Avenue. The robbery happened slightly before 11:00 a.m. Monday.
Olympia police are investigating a bank robbery at Cooper Pt Road and Harrison Avenue. The robbery happened slightly before 11:00 a.m. Monday.
South Sound community rallies around elderly couple whose home was heavily damaged in storm
One South Sound community is showing just how strong they are, by coming together to rebuild the home of a couple in their 80s whose mobile home was destroyed when a strong storm rolled through earlier this month.
One South Sound community is showing just how strong they are, by coming together to rebuild the home of a couple in their 80s whose mobile home was destroyed when a strong storm rolled through earlier this month.
Missing Rochester woman found alive 5 days after car accident
Sharon Lee Leaming was found alive Sunday after her vehicle had gone over a 30-foot embankment.
Sharon Lee Leaming was found alive Sunday after her vehicle had gone over a 30-foot embankment.