State leaders hope bipartisan effort saves lives, increases traffic safety in Washington
When it comes to traffic fatalities, Washington leads the nation in year-over-year increases.
Washington lawmakers hear testimony on 7 abortion bills
Abortion rights proposals have been front and center in Olympia, Washington, this week as state lawmakers heard hours of public testimony on seven proposals that would reinforce abortion access.
Rally held in Olympia by people against proposed Thurston County airport
A rally was held in Olympia on Wednesday by people against a proposed Thurston County, Washington airport.
One Washington lawmaker has the key to block discussions on police pursuits, and she is wielding that power
The issue of police pursuits in Washington State have been front and center ever since the law changed in 2021 under House Bill 1054.
Police pursuit bill has Washington Democrats at odds
The thrust of the effort to block bills amending Washington's police pursuit laws hinge on a study from a retired University of Washington professor. Now, some other Democrats in the Legislature want that data thrown out.
Couple killed with 3 children in Olympia fire identified
A woman and man who died along with three of their children when their house caught fire early Saturday southwest of Olympia, Washington, have been identified by a family member.
Gov. Inslee endorses bill to lower blood alcohol level in Washington
The number of deadly traffic crashes in Washington soared to a level not seen since 1990, and local leaders are hoping a new bill to lower the BAC limit will remedy the problem.
Suspect who stole $30,000 worth of sunglasses, merchandise arrested in Olympia
Police arrested a suspect who has allegedly stolen more than $30,000 worth of sunglasses from multiple retailers across the city.
'Oakley Carlson Act' filed in the Washington Legislature
Proposed legislation inspired by missing six-year-old Oakley Carlson has been filed in the 68th legislative session.
New Thurston County Sheriff plans to tackle domestic violence with new team
The new Thurston County Sheriff is planning to make some bold moves to tackle domestic violence in the county.
Olympia Police: Rape suspect extradited from New York to Thurston County after investigation
A rape suspect is being extradited from New York back to Thurston County to stand trial, following a months-long investigation by Olympia Police.
Proposed bill to protect WA reproductive health care providers from other states' penalties
A proposed bill aims to protect Washington reproductive health care providers from penalties imposed by other states.
Bill aims to help Washington improve climate change preparedness, response
A proposed bill aims to update Washington’s infrastructure and community planning as the effects of climate change become more apparent.
Gov. Inslee seeks lawmaker action on housing, guns
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee in a speech to a joint session of the Legislature Tuesday urged lawmakers to act on his legislative agenda, calling for big spending to build housing as well as additional gun laws and a funding boost for education.
Washington Gov. Inslee delivers State of the State speech
Washington Governor Jay Inslee is expected to deliver his annual State of the State speech at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday. You can watch it live right here.
Washington lawmakers convene for 105-day session
Lawmakers in Washington state returned to Olympia on Monday to begin a 105-day legislative session, the first one fully in person since the COVID-19 pandemic forced lawmakers and the public to often meet and vote virtually.
AG's Office introduces legislation to make cold case unit for missing and murdered Indigenous people in WA
Attorney General Bob Ferguson and other lawmakers are expected to propose new legislation that will create a Cold Case Investigations Unit focused on solving cases of missing and murdered Indigenous women and people (MMIWP).
WCCA: Paperwork issue costing Washington child care workers money
The Washington Childcare Centers Association (WCCA) is calling the Department of Children, Youth, and Families' (DCYF) Workforce Retention Grant a "debacle."
AG Ferguson, Rep. Leavitt propose bill to update Washington's robocall laws
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson and Rep. Mari Leavitt proposed a bill to improve the state's anti-robocalling laws, which they say are “weak and out-of-date.”
Authorities urge public to avoid downtown Olympia due to flooding
FOX 13's Dan Griffin is in Olympia where authorities are urging people to avoid the downtown area due to flooding.