Man on the run after shooting at WA deputies

The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who allegedly shot at a deputy with an AR15 during a pursuit. Damien Madison, 27, is wanted for multiple felony crimes and is considered to be armed and dangerous.

2025 WA legislative session adjourns

After 105 days of meeting in Olympia, lawmakers have gone home after passing a $77.9 billion operating budget, caps on rent increases and other legislation on their last day. Attention now turns to Gov. Bob Ferguson and what he will do with their work.

WA lawmakers' final day of 2025 legislative session

Lawmakers in Olympia are racing to finalize the 2025 legislative session, focusing on a $77.9 billion budget and a bill to cap annual rent increases. With the House's approval, the budget now faces Senate debate, while the rent cap heads to the governor's desk.

Optimism and Opposition: Washington's budget set for weekend vote

Senate Democrats gear up to unveil a revised budget Saturday, facing revenue shortfalls and criticism from Republicans over rushed tax proposals. Despite challenges, Sen. Derek Stanford remains optimistic about passing the budget, prioritizing education and housing funding.