No charges for police who shot anti-fascist Portland suspect
A Washington state prosecutor has decided not to file criminal charges against police who shot and killed an antifascist fugitive wanted in the highly publicized death last year of a right-wing demonstrator in Portland, Oregon, last year.
Gov. Inslee requests federal assistance for Washington hospitals overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients
Gov. Jay Inslee made a plea to the federal government on Friday, requesting additional medical personnel to help overwhelmed hospitals in Washington.
Washington governors asks feds for medical staffing help
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has asked the federal government for assistance staffing hospitals and long-term care facilities in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Woman breaches security at Washington governor's residence
Gov. Jay Inslee and First Lady Trudi Inslee were not home at the time.
One person shot in clashing protests involving Proud Boys, Antifa at Olympia's capitol campus
A man was shot in the foot after two groups clashed in Olympia, Washington on Saturday afternoon, police said.
Hundreds protest Washington Gov. Inslee’s vaccine mandate
Hundreds of people gathered at the state Capitol in Olympia on Saturday to protest Gov. Jay Inslee’s vaccine mandate.
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise in Washington
Health officials say that the number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in is doubling every 18 to 19 days in the state.
Appeals court overturns ruling against Value Village
A Washington state appeals court has overturned a 2019 ruling that found Bellevue-headquartered thrift chain TVI Inc., which operates Value Village and Savers, had misled customers by deceptively marketing itself as a charity.
Inslee commutes more drug possession convictions
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is planning to grant as many as 1,200 commutations for people on community supervision whose drug convictions have been deemed unconstitutional by the Washington Supreme Court.
Seattle among cities in US that saw population gain of 100K
The city of Seattle was among 14 cities in the U.S. that saw a population gain of 100,000 or more over the past decade, and the nearby city of Kent was among 10 of the fastest growing cities with populations of 50,000 or more, according to data released Thursday by the U.S Census Bureau.
Drought emergency declared in Washington state
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday declared a statewide drought emergency because of poor water supply conditions and hot, dry conditions that have plagued the region.
Olympia reaches triple-digit heat, endangering people and pets
The City of Olympia was one of the hottest places, reaching up to 102 degrees on Sunday.
Drive-thru burger stand in Olympia to close Saturday due to the heat
A local drive-thru that has been open for 21 years will be closed on Saturday due to the heat.
Near-record heat in Olympia has fans and AC systems flying off shelves
Olympia had its hottest day of the year, breaking into the lower 90s Monday afternoon. Many families cooled off in the Deschutes River at Pioneer Park in Tumwater.
Father and son share unique bond, graduating from Evergreen State College together
Lucas and Art Kelly have a unique take on going to school during a pandemic.
Washington state Capitol reopening to public July 1
The Washington state Capitol building will reopen to the public on July 1 after being closed since March 2020 due the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crook targeting food trucks in Thurston County
Police are asking for the community’s help to find the crook, or crooks, who are targeting food trucks in both the Lacey and Olympia area.
Local chef wins 'Chopped Next Gen'
Elise Landry, co-owner of Chicory in Olympia, joins Q13 News This Morning to discuss her big win.
Non-profit says pandemic’s economic impact in downtown Olympia not reflected in empty store fronts
The pandemic forced the closure of businesses across Puget Sound, some of them likely being one of your favorite restaurants, bars or hair salons. But many that did survive find themselves surrounded by the ghosts of those which did not.
Bicyclist killed in crash involving semi-truck in Olympia
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly crash involving a semi-truck and a bicyclist.