High-capacity magazine ban remains in Washington amid legal battle
The Washington Supreme Court has kept the state's limit on ammunition magazines to 10 rounds in place as the legal battle continues with a firearms retailer who challenged the ban.
WA launches $45M program to make EVs more affordable
A new $45 million state program aimed at making electric vehicles more affordable was unveiled today by Washington state leaders.
Thurston County Sheriff's Office warns public of impersonation, false warrants scam
The warning was issued following multiple reports of individuals impersonating members of law enforcement and exploiting victims by demanding money under false pretenses.
Republican candidate for Washington governor says he is no longer seeking state GOP nomination
Republican gubernatorial candidate Dave Reichert says he is withdrawing his name for consideration when it comes to the state's GOP endorsement.
Styrofoam ban starts June 1
Starting June 1, everything from clamshell takeout containers to coffee cups to trays and other food and drink carriers will be outlawed, so long as those items are made from expanded polystyrene (EPS).
Volunteers upgrade veteran widow's home in Olympia
April is National Volunteer Month. Groups in Olympia were hard at work Thursday morning, upgrading a local Army veteran widow's home.
WA to adopt new regulation for 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
New federal regulations will reduce exposure to “forever chemicals” in drinking water for millions of people nationwide.
WA gun store sold hundreds of high-capacity magazines in 90 mins without ban
A Kelso gun store owner said he sold hundreds of high-capacity magazines in the 90-minute window between a sales ban being ruled unconstitutional and the state's emergency appeal.
Call for tougher laws to protect children
A lawmaker says the death of 4-year-old Everett boy Ariel Garcia might have been prevented were it not for a change in legislation that makes it easier for parents with drug abuse issues to keep custody of a child.
Lawmaker says tougher child protection laws in Washington could help save kids like Ariel Garcia in the future
A lawmaker says the death of 4-year-old Everett boy Ariel Garcia might have been prevented were it not for a change in legislation that makes it easier for parents with drug abuse issues to keep custody of a child.
Man pleads guilty to yelling racial slurs, threatening to kill Olympia federal employee
A Thurston County man has pleaded guilty to threatening to kill a federal employee at Olympia's Social Security Office
Inslee signs 'Strippers' Bill of Rights' into law
A bill designed to protect exotic dancers, better known as the "Strippers' Bill of Rights," has gotten its official stamp of approval from Gov. Inslee. With Inslee's signature, the law will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. The bill also greenlights sale of alcohol in adult venues.
Olympia to install license plate-reading cameras to fight vehicle thefts
The city of Olympia is installing license plate readers to crack down on stolen vehicles.
60,000 Washington ballots not yet counted over party declarations
Washington State officials say tens of thousands of ballots from the presidential primaries cannot be counted because voters did not declare a political party.
Evergreen staff turned off CO alarms before student died: WSP report
An Evergreen College student died in December and the Washington State Patrol (WSP) announced carbon monoxide, also known as CO, poisoning led to his death. Two other students were also hospitalized following the incident.
1 dead in Olympia house fire, deputies call death 'suspicious'
Thurston County detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a person who was found inside a house fire in Olympia Saturday morning.
1 dead in Olympia house fire, deputies call death 'suspicious'
Thurston County detectives are investigating the suspicious death of a person who was found inside a house fire in Olympia Saturday morning.
Washington's new laws in 2024: Everything you need to know
A host of bills are on their way to being signed into law in Washington state.
WA lawmakers pass bills including octopus farming ban, gun restrictions
Washington's 60-day legislative session wrapped up Thursday with lawmakers passing nearly 400 bills.
Look back at WA 2024 legislative session
Lawmakers passed nearly 400 bills. Those include a bill banning police from hog-tying people in their custody, tighter restrictions on guns, a ban on octopus farming and a ban on child marriage.