Woman dies, 2 hurt after pursued driver crashes in Thurston County, WA
A woman is dead and two others are recovering after a reckless driver crashed into them while being pursued by law enforcement in Thurston County on Saturday.
$2M from WA gun store settlement going to police agencies, AG says
Washington sued a Federal Way gun shop for selling high-capacity magazines after a statewide ban — and most of that $3 million settlement is now going to police agencies to combat gun violence.
WA state agency under fire over juvenile justice crisis
The head of Washington's juvenile detention agency is facing growing calls to resign, including from state legislators, union staff, advisory boards and now, the families of residents inside the facility.
WA Dept. of Children, Youth and Families under fire
An oversight board met to discuss the current state of the Washington Department of Children, Youth and Families.
Popular Portland burger chain Killer Burger to expand to 6 WA locations
The new locations are slated to open over the next 5 years.
Olympia Police banned from personalizing equipment in settlement over shooting Black man
The city of Olympia, Washington, will pay $600,000 to the family of a Black man shot and killed by police in a settlement that also stipulates that officers will be barred from personalizing any work equipment.
Settlement bans Olympia officers from personalization of equipment
A settlement between the city of Olympia and the family of a Black man who was shot and killed by police will ban Olympia Police from decorating equipment.
Abandoned ships cost WA taxpayers millions
Abandoned boats on Washington waterways have been a nightmare for the state, costing taxpayers millions while negatively affecting the environment.
Olympia votes to functionally decriminalize magic mushrooms
The Olympia City Council voted Wednesday to functionally decriminalize the use of psychedelic mushrooms.
Olympia votes to functionally decriminalize magic mushrooms
The Olympia City Council voted Wednesday to functionally decriminalize the use of psychedelic mushrooms.
DCYF lifts intake freeze at Green Hill School, resumes accepting inmates Friday
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) announced that it will once again accept inmates starting Friday.
Abandoned puppies getting round-the-clock care in Olympia
A couple that was hiking on a trail near Olympia on Sunday was shocked to find a planter box containing nearly a dozen newborn puppies inside.
Olympia animal rescue seeks mother of 11 abandoned newborn puppies
A couple that was hiking on a trail near Olympia on Sunday was shocked to find a planter box containing nearly a dozen newborn puppies inside.
Father, son charged in death of Evergreen State College student: Docs
Two contractors have been charged in the death of an Evergreen State College student, who died from carbon monoxide poisoning in Dec. 2023.
Olympia police seek help locating man missing since April
Olympia PD is seeking the public's help in finding a 68-year-old Howard 'Dean' Wood, who has not been heard from since April.
Police report details how manhunt started for Olympia murder suspect
A police report released Friday tells us more about the circumstances leading up to a July 20 homicide in Olympia, and the following manhunt for the suspected killer in Bucoda, Washington.
Olympia murder suspect arrested after brief manhunt in Bucoda, WA
Steven Messex was wanted for a murder that happened over a week ago, and authorities in Thurston County arrested him after a brief manhunt in the town of Bucoda.
Olympia murder suspect arrested after manhunt in Bucoda, WA
Law enforcement in Thurston County arrested a man suspected of shooting and killing a person in Olympia after a brief manhunt on Thursday.
Reward offered for information on Olympia, WA homicide suspect
A reward is being offered to anyone who can help locate a suspect linked to a homicide in Olympia.
Reward offered for information on Olympia, WA homicide suspect
A reward is being offered to anyone who can help locate a suspect linked to a homicide in Olympia.