Missing girl from Arizona found in Olympia's 'The Jungle' homeless encampment
U.S. marshals said they safely recovered a missing and endangered child in Washington state
Jun 29, 2026Open source
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‘I think it’s a lovely symbol’: State rep. helps bring tree from estate of George Washington to Capit...
OLYMPIA – As the country nears its 250th birthday, a lawmaker from Eastern Washington is working to build a deeper connection between the state Capitol and...
Jun 28, 2026Open source
A missing girl from Arizona was found in Olympia's Jungle encampment, U.S. marshals say
U.S. marshals said they safely recovered a missing and endangered child in Washington state
Jun 28, 2026Open source
State can bar those with multiple DUI convictions from obtaining concealed carry permit, state Supreme Cour...
OLYMPIA – The state of Washington can prohibit those convicted of multiple DUIs from obtaining a concealed carry permit for firearms without first needing...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
WDFW to Implement Fire Restrictions on Eastern Washington Lands June 15
OLYMPIA, Wash. — The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will implement restrictions on campfires, target shooting and other activities on WDFW-mana...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
165,000+ Signatures in One Week to Repeal "Millionaire Tax"
Brian Heywood from Let's Go Washington joins John Curley with a number that's turning heads in Olympia: 165,000+ signatures collected in just the first week...
Jun 6, 2026Open source
Public, Family Feedback Used To Shape WSDOT's Updated Roadside Memorial Program
OLYMPIA – After a thorough review of Washington’s Roadside Memorial Program, which honors victims of traffic collisions with roadside memorial signs, the...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Windows at state Capitol damaged after late-night vandalism
OLYMPIA – The Washington state Capitol building was vandalized early Thursday morning for the second time in less than a year.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
Woman trapped in mud rescued from rising tide: 'We were racing against time'
Five firefighters rescued a woman trapped in mud in Olympia, Washington, as the tide rose around her.
May 19, 2026Open source
Bail set at $25,000 for man accused of DUI, eluding trooper in Lewis County
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) booked a 22-year-old Olympia man into the Lewis County Jail on May 7 after he allegedly fled a traffic stop. Mikel S. Ritch...
May 11, 2026Open source
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Cup of Joe (Starkey): Brandon Lowe’s All-Star snub is outrageous, but Pirates mediocrity didn’t help
Paul Skenes said he was surprised to be the Pirates’ lone representative for the All-Star Game, pending late adds. He shouldn’t be. The Pirates a...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Oregon lawsuit could upend federal management of public lands
A new lawsuit challenging a logging project in Oregon threatens to unravel the management plans governing hundreds of millions of acres of federal public lan...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Washington L&I opens inspections at 2 other paper mills after Longview disaster
Washington state workplace safety officials have opened new inspections at two pulp and paper mills as they continue investigating the Longview implosion.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
THOUSANDS WITHOUT POWER: Cooling centers open in Bartlesville and Dewey
Washington County Emergency Management and the City of Bartlesville announced the opening of several cooling centers as crews worked to restore power knocked...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Iowan and his patriotic tractor to join Washington, DC, Independence Day paradewapt
Gary Leffler of Altoona will participate in Washington, D.C.'s Independence Day Parade with his specially painted tractor to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Bad thunderstorms trigger National Mall evacuation, delaying July 4 Trump's speech
Early morning fatal accident leads to road closure, power outageA fatal car crash into a building caused a gas leak, which led to the evacuation of several b...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Fireworks, heat, hot dogs and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
White nationalists march in Washington amid celebrations
A large group of masked men wearing the markings of a well-known white nationalist group marched with flags and chanted “reclaim America!” in Washington...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
More than 800,000 fireworks mark America 250 celebrations in DC
A thunderstorm forced an evacuation of Freedom 250's Salute to America in Washington, D.C., but attendees returned to the National Mall for President Trump a...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
WDFW kills 1 Tucannon wolf; another found dead
Washington wildlife officials killed one wolf and found another dead in a part of southeastern Washington where wolves have been blamed for cattle attacks.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Yakima Make-A-Wish volunteers encourage others to help kids in Central WA
Make-A-Wish grants life-changing wishes to children battling critical illnesses. More volunteers are needed in Central Washington, especially those who can s...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Wandering Central Washington: The rise, fall and resurrection of the porch goose
Have you noticed porch geese making a comeback? Janell Shah explores the quirky history behind the nostalgic lawn decorations and why they continue to bring...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Three people killed in head-on crash on state Highway 503 early Sunday morning
Three people were killed in a head-on two-car collision on state Highway 503 in Brush Prairie during the early morning hours Sunday, the Washington State Pat...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
‘A moment in history’: Veterans walk and Merci Car ceremony highlight Independence Day and America250 i...
OGDEN — Two unique events combined for a one-of-a-kind celebration of America’s 250th birthday this Independence Day. On Saturday, a veterans walk throug...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Photos: Scenes from the Great American State Fair
A young boy exits the U.S. Department of Defense booth at The Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 29, 2026. REUTER...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Amber Ferreira dominates Mt. Washington Road Race, claims second victory
Amber Ferreira of Concord won the Mt. Washington Road Race with a time of 1:13:52, beating her previous win by over 90 seconds, and also won the Crossan Cup...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Poll: Despite recent run, US still isn't a soccer nation
WASHINGTON — This World Cup has given U.S. soccer fans plenty to cheer about — even if a new survey shows most Americans are still on the sidelines.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Reflecting Pool Gets Post-Fourth of July Cleanup After Fireworks Fallout
The fireworks may be over, but the cleanup was just getting started Sunday morning in Washington, D.C. ... where crews were hard at work clearing the Reflect...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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Olympia is in Thurston County, Washington.
Region: Western Washington
ZIP Codes
98501, 98502, 98504, 98505, 98506, 98507, 98508, 98512, 98513, 98516, 98599
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Cup of Joe (Starkey): Brandon Lowe’s All-Star snub is outrageous, but Pirates mediocrity didn’t help
Paul Skenes said he was surprised to be the Pirates’ lone representative for the All-Star Game, pending late adds. He shouldn’t be. The Pirates a...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Oregon lawsuit could upend federal management of public lands
A new lawsuit challenging a logging project in Oregon threatens to unravel the management plans governing hundreds of millions of acres of federal public lan...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Washington L&I opens inspections at 2 other paper mills after Longview disaster
Washington state workplace safety officials have opened new inspections at two pulp and paper mills as they continue investigating the Longview implosion.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
THOUSANDS WITHOUT POWER: Cooling centers open in Bartlesville and Dewey
Washington County Emergency Management and the City of Bartlesville announced the opening of several cooling centers as crews worked to restore power knocked...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Iowan and his patriotic tractor to join Washington, DC, Independence Day paradewapt
Gary Leffler of Altoona will participate in Washington, D.C.'s Independence Day Parade with his specially painted tractor to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Bad thunderstorms trigger National Mall evacuation, delaying July 4 Trump's speech
Early morning fatal accident leads to road closure, power outageA fatal car crash into a building caused a gas leak, which led to the evacuation of several b...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Fireworks, heat, hot dogs and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
WASHINGTON (AP) — The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
White nationalists march in Washington amid celebrations
A large group of masked men wearing the markings of a well-known white nationalist group marched with flags and chanted “reclaim America!” in Washington...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
More than 800,000 fireworks mark America 250 celebrations in DC
A thunderstorm forced an evacuation of Freedom 250's Salute to America in Washington, D.C., but attendees returned to the National Mall for President Trump a...
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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